Jazz Tutorial: Take The A Train (Solo Piano)

This is my very simple method for how to start playing solo jazz piano. After watching this video, players should be able to take care of the melody, the comping and the bass line, all by themselves.

[dannuttle]

One of the great things about a really good piano teaching channel (and this is one of the best) is that, as your skill level progresses, you circle back around to the "if only I could" links and find out that, yeah baby, you can, you can.

[ruguoserliegise]

“I’m so glad we have 5 fingers”

Rachmaninov: hold my beer

Liszt: hold my piano

[israelrivera]

Humility is a virtue, and you are a "Virtuosa" in spirit & skill! Thank you for the lesson!

[BerndThomasSchuller]

I'm kinda starting out on the piano (I'm a guitar guy) and I just wanted to say "Thank you" for these AMAZING videos. So many of them! 2019 is gonna be good.

[Yodaandhislightsabre]

I learn something every time I watch your videos. You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you so much!

[robinconnell]

Exactly how I teach it, too! How cool that people can learn with video tools like this now. Keep up the good work!

[dervishcapkiner]

The lick that starts at 7:22 is smoking!! Love it - thanks so much Aimee !

[lesleytham]

You are such a talented lady ! It's amazing !

[jeffcraven]

Aimee with that swing I can tell you have an imaginary rhythm guitar strummin' in your head. From my '70's generation we'd say you're Far Out!

[dfaria]

Clean and clear explanation. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[mattking]

Aimee your chat is as cool as your jazz! Thanks for all these- they're awesome!

[kukuzeno]

You are so positive! And thank you for the interesting music videos and information!

[dylanmorris]

These videos are easy to understand and contain a lot of value. Thanks!

[yvesalbertngandompondo]

Merci beaucoup Aimee.
J'ai appris quelques chose d'important .

[bigdaddyo]

Stunning! I am just a 'simple' keyboard player but learn so much from your videos. And it was really by accident that I stumbled upon your great videos. Love, love, love it !!!

[torontoBluejays]

Nice video. Like seeing people who follow in Lennie Tristano's footsteps with the walking bassline LH. Been working on that for years and still going. One of my favourite ways to play solo piano or for singers. Cheers from up north in Canada.

[elusivemel]

This is incredible but typical awesomeness for you Aimee. So much helpful instruction. You're the best!

[cliveyboy]

Wonderful almost sorted out with this it's all in the endless but worthwhile practicing...After this I want to start on 'Jordu'.... I don't think you've tackled this one yet... but would love it if you ever do! Thanks for everything Aimee.

[sluggerdave]

Outstanding and very informative. Have to work on bass line!! Great job Aimee.

[giuseppechisari]

Just found out your channel Aimee. What a great collection of video and lessons... so well explained clear and clean. Thanks!