Most jazz students believe the goal is to learn and master a tune. In reality, every standard is simply a vehicle for developing harmony, melody, rhythm, and musicianship. Discover why the tune is not the goal—and why growth comes from understanding the music behind it.

Solo jazz piano doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn how to organize harmony, melody, and rhythm in real time using a simple, structured approach. This lesson shows how to practice jazz piano solo playing with clarity, control, and confidence using I Got Rhythm.

This week at Jazz Piano Skills, we begin our new monthly tune study with a harmonic analysis of Sweet Lorraine. Explore the form, chord changes, harmonic function, common progressions, and practical voicings that create the foundation for melodic study, improvisation, and solo piano development.