Modern jazz piano a study in harmony and improvisation pdf reader
TEACHING VOCALISTS & OTHER INSTRUMENTS: "I have had great success teaching vocalists and those who play guitar, bass, drums, sax, flute, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, harmonica, harp, and vibes."Ī BROAD RANGE OF MUSICAL STYLES: "The styles of music that students are interested in include Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Broadway, Latin Rock, Salsa, Country, Ragtime, Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Disco, Reggae, Classical, and so on." The remaining 30% applies to the technique of the instrument one plays." This covers theory, rhythm, harmony, melody, ear training, reading musical notation, improvisation, composition, etc. However, roughly 70% of musical skill, theory and ability applies to any instrument, including voice. Many students have said they learned more with Bill in the first few lessons than they had in all their previous years of music training.īILL SAYS: "Piano is my main instrument, therefore most of my students have been pianists. Attaining your goals as a musician is largely tied to your basic understanding of music theory and its application, and Bill is a master at teaching this understanding. One of Bill's compositions was used in the 2015 blockbuster movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.īill is a patient teacher who has the ability to guide you toward your musical goals. He has performed with such notable and talented musicians and composers as Chick Corea, Mark Isham, David Campbell, Stanley Clarke, Ronnie Spector, Edgar Winter, Chaka Khan and Kate Ceberano.
MODERN JAZZ PIANO A STUDY IN HARMONY AND IMPROVISATION PDF READER PROFESSIONAL
Master the Secrets of Playing, Improvising and ComposingĪ professional, multi-talented musician: Bill Keis has been a professional musician, teacher, author, pianist, composer, producer and musical director for over 30 years in the Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ areas.