💡 This Simple Habit Transforms Your Playing

Are you overlooking the melody? In this video, I break down why practicing and internalizing the melody of tunes is essential for better jazz improvisation, phrasing, and rhythm. Check out my course "II V I Voicing Mastery" – A complete system to help you voice II-V-I progressions like a pro, unlocking deeper harmonic understanding, better comping, and more freedom at the piano. https://www.whalenjazzlessons.com/ii-... ================ Get my FREE "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" PDF packet! These etudes will expand your musical vocabulary, help you master transposition, and deepen your rhythmic precision, unlocking new creativity and confidence in your playing! https://www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt... ================ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:13 Kenny Barron story 1:48 The great musicians practice the melody! 2:10 Benefits of practicing the melody 2:47 Demo Intro 3:36 “All the Things You Are” Demo 1 4:43 “All the Things You Are” Demo 2 6:14 Outro 7:00 Course Announcement! Whalen Jazz Lessons: https://www.whalenjazzlessons.com CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: /whalenjazzlessons Facebook: /whalenjazzlessons