BIJAN TAGHAVI- PIANIST, COMPOSER, EDUCATOR
  • About
  • Media
    • Pianist
    • Educator
    • Composer/Arranger
    • Articles
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Past Performances
  • Educator
    • Video Submission Lessons
    • Testimonials
  • Transcriptions
    • Bijan Taghavi
    • Bill Evans
    • Kenny Barron
    • Barry Harris
    • Hank Jones
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Oscar Peterson
  • Lesson Videos & PDFs
    • Comping >
      • Group Comping Voicings Overview
      • Jazz Piano Comping EXPLAINED!
      • 2 Tips Comping For Vocalists
      • Chromatic Approach
    • Harmony >
      • Create Chords From ANY Scale (Barry Harris)
      • How To Create Inner Voice Movement
      • How to REHARMONIZE Jazz Standards
      • Barry Harris Round Midnight Reharmonization
    • Improv >
      • Barry Harris Passport (Blues) Improv Analysis
      • Oscar Peterson Take The A Train Transcription Analysis
      • Kenny Barron Autumn Leaves Melody Transcription Analysis
      • Rhythm Changes Improv Ideas (Bijan Transcription)
      • Rhythmic Motifs in Jazz Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation Part 2
      • Jazz Improv - How to Play OUTSIDE
    • Piano Technique >
      • 3 Piano Technique Tips - Lessons From Robert Estrin
      • How to Play FAST
      • Subtractions Practice Technique (for Syncopation & Hand Independence)
      • Crossed-Hands Piano Technique (Chick Corea's Matrix)
    • Composition/Arranging >
      • 3 Ways to Use Counterpoint in Jazz
      • 3 Tips When Comping an AABA Tune
      • Jazz Trio Intro EXPLAINED
  • Press
    • Interviews
    • Quotes
    • EPK
  • Contact

JazzPianoSchool Articles​

​
  1. 5 Essential Pianists and What You Can Learn From Them
  2. Arrangement Techniques for Jazz Piano Trio
  3. Polyrhythms - How To Subdivide Complex Polyrhythms: A Lesson From John Riley
  4. Polychords: An Introduction To Polychords - Superimposing Upper-Structured Triads To Achieve Richer Harmony
  5. 5 Tips For Non-Classically Trained Jazz Pianists About Piano Technique
  6. Improving Solo Piano: Challenges & Orchestration Techniques
  7. How To Arrange Here's That Rainy Day Like Bill Evans
  8. Early McCoy vs Late McCoy: How McCoy Tyner's Playing Style Evolved Over Time
  9. SAQ: Why Do We Practice?
  10. Problem/Solution: What & How To Practice?
  11. Behind the Scenes: 3 Takeaways From Barry Harris Masterclass
  12. Understanding Jazz Theory (Part 1): 3 Most Important Jazz Theory Concepts For A Beginner
  13. Shaping Lines Rhythmically - Changing Rates: 8ths, Triplets, and 16ths
  14. Basic Reharmonization: How To Harmonize A Melody & 5 Basic Reharmonization Techniques
  15. Understanding Jazz Theory (Part 2): Functioning Dominants & 3 Functioning V7 Alterations
  16. Modal Improvisation - Coltrane's Pursuance: Achieving A Modern Sound
  17. Accompanying Singers - Hillary Kole "Duets": How To Set Up A Solid Intro
  18. How To Play Block Chords Like Bill Evans
  19. What Is A Bebop Scale? And Why Is It Important?
  20. Fill-Style Comping (Part 1): Oscar Peterson "It's Only A Paper Moon"

    • Sign up for our mailing list to receive exclusive updates from Bijan about new content, upcoming events, and more!

    Sign up for our mailing list to receive EXCLUSIVE information, including upcoming concerts, special events, and more!
Submit
  • About
  • Media
    • Pianist
    • Educator
    • Composer/Arranger
    • Articles
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Past Performances
  • Educator
    • Video Submission Lessons
    • Testimonials
  • Transcriptions
    • Bijan Taghavi
    • Bill Evans
    • Kenny Barron
    • Barry Harris
    • Hank Jones
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Oscar Peterson
  • Lesson Videos & PDFs
    • Comping >
      • Group Comping Voicings Overview
      • Jazz Piano Comping EXPLAINED!
      • 2 Tips Comping For Vocalists
      • Chromatic Approach
    • Harmony >
      • Create Chords From ANY Scale (Barry Harris)
      • How To Create Inner Voice Movement
      • How to REHARMONIZE Jazz Standards
      • Barry Harris Round Midnight Reharmonization
    • Improv >
      • Barry Harris Passport (Blues) Improv Analysis
      • Oscar Peterson Take The A Train Transcription Analysis
      • Kenny Barron Autumn Leaves Melody Transcription Analysis
      • Rhythm Changes Improv Ideas (Bijan Transcription)
      • Rhythmic Motifs in Jazz Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation Part 2
      • Jazz Improv - How to Play OUTSIDE
    • Piano Technique >
      • 3 Piano Technique Tips - Lessons From Robert Estrin
      • How to Play FAST
      • Subtractions Practice Technique (for Syncopation & Hand Independence)
      • Crossed-Hands Piano Technique (Chick Corea's Matrix)
    • Composition/Arranging >
      • 3 Ways to Use Counterpoint in Jazz
      • 3 Tips When Comping an AABA Tune
      • Jazz Trio Intro EXPLAINED
  • Press
    • Interviews
    • Quotes
    • EPK
  • Contact