A LESSON WITH

STEVE ALLEN

AN INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ PIANO

Piano Tuition DVD

Take a piano lesson with one of the most beloved figures in the entertainment world.  On this unique instructional session, Steve Allen conveys his deep and passionate interest in jazz piano to all learning players.

Throughout this session, Steve divulges "tricks od the trade," (trills, octave vibrato, "fake runs," blues riffs, etc.) and shows how you can start to build arrangements and spice up your jazz pieces with a variety of easy techniques.  He covers basic blues and boogie-woogie, stride, walking basses, the use of 10ths, descending lines in the bass and other invaluable information.  In addition, Steve plays and breaks down beautiful jazz standards, including Honeysuckle Rose, Spring Is Where You Are, I'm Confessin' That I Love You, You Can Depend On Me and A Time For Love.

Streve Allen's long experience in the jazz piano world brought him into contact with the greats - Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Art Tatum and many others.  You'll get numerous inside tips to help you better appreciate the styles and musical contributions of these jazz masters.  This DVD will enrich your piano experience and help you develop style, technique and musicianship.