The Ultimate Guide To Piano Improvisation

In this video, I give you a 6-step system to follow which will guide you into the world of improvisation. It's so easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, so my goal with this video is to simplify it all and give you a roadmap which you can follow.

We start by learning a chord progression with voicings in the left hand. We then look at various different things such as the minor blues scale, chord tones, modes and a few other things.

We put it all together in a structured format. This video is meant for you to return to and use as a roadmap, rather than follow along in realtime.

This video is also a summary of one of my courses within the PianoPig Academy. So, if you would like to see more on this - have a think about becoming a member!

If you have any questions, just leave a comment below!

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MY GEAR (since you've all been asking!)

[derekgreenwood]

After my 35 year hiatus away from the keyboard, your lessons are inspirational. Many thanks!

[ti]

That opening riff was simple, but the same kind of simple when you start to optimize their details in any art by cutting down the fluff and unnecessary stuff to have exactly what you want to be there, nothing more, nothing less, and it was very smooth!I loved that beat.

[earlhaywood]

Sir, you are a God Send to a lot of amateur and budding musicians. Keep up this good work. God Bless You .

[marcopepe]

Beautiful! Your improvisation videos are my favorites! They're full of notions and ideas... by the way it's great how diminished arpeggio works on the dominant... wow!
Thanks a lot!

[archimedislapaz]

The first time I watched this I had no idea in mind but on improvising out of nowhere without an even decent amount of mode knowledge. But now that I know the modes on each scales, I understand this lesson now and it help me broaden again my horizon in jazz playing. Thank you.

[abuventertainment]

You make the best piano lessons on the internet. Respect bro!

[davesax]

Very nice. Probably the best getting started explanation I've seen yet. Makes it simple and obvious, so we can start to internalize the process. Usually there's a jump that eludes us. Now i see it how to proceed without feeling overwhelmed...

[averynb]

This is supremely useful. I've been playing since I was a kid and I still find this so helpful. Thanks!

[DeniceKnuts]

Oh my. This is the best piano video I have seen. Literally trying these 6 steps out for myself was so much fun.

[TheRealDanMac]

this video is enough to keep you busy for a year to practice everything, thank you my favorite video

[mrpiano]

Simon u r the best teacher hands down. After taking lessons on &off 4 six years, I have learned so much from you in about one year .your the best. Tom Burkhardt

[crusaderrjm]

I SMASHED that Like button.
Easy.
Simon is the BEST.

[luisgregoriojr]

This dude is fire. Finally, someone that broke it down in an easy manner to be understood. I saw one video and became a fan instantly!!!

[jorgeotolio]

I never thought I was going to like any video on jazz OR improvisation, but I really enjoyed this and I even put myself to work on it! Both thumbs up to you!

[richarpadilla]

Definetily the best jazz piano channel, i'm a classical trained and i've learned a lot here !

[indirajayaraman]

Wow! You make it so easy.. Thank you. Ideal way to start on my jazz journey after doing too much jazz theory.
Simple, practical and exciting.

[C.S.Pattinson-dwwm]

what an excellent and clear video. That is just what I needed to move onwards with improvisation..thank you

[paulpulati]

Brilliant lesson, Simon!! I don't know what's wrong with those thumb downers. I love the way you present your lessons, breaking it down slowly and showing us the notation as well. Love your enthusiasm, too. Well done and keep them coming! Thanks so

[blueeyedsoulman]

Thanks, good show! Did you learn at University? What are your musical influences?

[christophemarois]

Thanks again, you're a great teacher