This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to intermediate level pianist, covering: bebop lines, chord symbols, chord voicings, melodic

High Time is a fun piece to play. It's uplifting feeling is optimistic and hopeful. It has a jazz gospel feeling to it reminiscent of Ray Charles and David "Fathead" Newman. Dynamics and phrase

Origin is based on an ostinato bass line that sets the feeling and emotion of the composition. The ostinato also makes the piece pulsate.  This primal feel builds in momentum throughout the

Storm King is based on a strong, rhythmic bass line complimented by an epic melody. The feeling and emotion of the composition builds all the way to the closing statement at the end. You can feel

Streamin' Thru  floats along without a care. Waltz time and major seventh chords seem to glide right along. This sweet little piece is fun to play and really does make you feel calm. Dynamics