Greetings Jazzer!

Unlock your full jazz potential with Jazz Piano Skills Challenges, a dynamic and accessible jazz education program hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence, renowned jazz educator, host of the Jazz Piano Skills podcast, and Director of The Dallas School of Music. Designed specifically for aspiring jazz musicians—especially pianists—this program delivers weekly, "bite-sized" lessons that develop the essential skills needed to achieve authentic jazz fluency.

​Each challenge focuses on one of the three core jazz techniques:
 

1. Harmony – Master classic jazz voicings that form the harmonic backbone of the genre.

2. Melody – Learn how to create and play melodic motifs for expressive improvisation.

3. Rhythm – Internalize idiomatic jazz grooves and patterns that bring your playing to life.

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​Dr. Lawrence not only demonstrates each concept with clarity but also provides ensemble and drum backing tracks to support your practice. Whether you're watching a quick YouTube Short or diving deeper through the Jazz Piano Skills website, you'll receive ongoing educational support tailored to your growth.
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Concise yet comprehensive, Jazz Piano Skills Challenges are the perfect companion for musicians looking to discover, learn, and play jazz—one skill at a time. Start your journey today and transform your musicianship with guidance from one of jazz education’s leading voices.

It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play!