Even If Improvisation Has Always Felt Out of Reach
The Jazz Piano Launchpad is for pianists who want a proven method to play jazz piano confidently, improvise freely, and start jamming with others.
“This is the first time I have been able to understand theory and actually get the chords into my hands.
Looking forward to finally being able to PLAY!”
Frank S.
“I tried countless books/lessons...
Pages of chords and licks…
I went 🍌 bananas and gave up.
This approach is good for me. It’s clear and progressive. I’m trusting the process.”
Louise C.
"In just a couple of months, I’ve understood more about jazz chords and theory than ever before.
The course is perfect for classically trained pianists like me. It’s a revelation!"
Christine M.
Master the 5-step system that makes jazz chords feel effortless
Unlock the secret to reading chord symbols like a pro
Finally understand jazz chords better than ever before
Use 4 simple steps to learn any jazz standard easily
Recognize common chord patterns and learn songs faster
Master the most important jazz rhythms you need to play in a jazz band
Create your own rhythmic phrases and start improvising with confidence
Discover the art of comping and the key to becoming a jazz band pianist
Develop confidence with simple, effective, left hand voicings for jazz chords
Learn the three comping techniques that will get you sounding like a pro
Learn the secrets to developing hand independence
Learn the two types of jazz melodies and how to interpret them
Discover how to transform any melody into a jazz style
Interpret jazz standards in your own way using a simple, step-by-step method
The Basic Soloing System
Learn the key mindset shifts that will allow you to overcome your fears of improvisation
Solo creatively using The Basic Voicing System
Learn our 4-step process to generate unlimited solo ideas
Find other musicians to practice with
Learn the "unspoken rules" of jazz jam sessions
Practice jam session performance format and the secret to "Jam Session Magic"
When Maddy began The Jazz Piano Launchpad, she was terrified to improvise. Today, not only does she perform with local orchestras, but she regularly attends jam sessions and takes gigs where she is able to improvise confidently!
Chrissie has taken jazz piano lessons, classes at music schools, and other online courses which weren't getting her anywhere, but is finally experiencing success with The Jazz Piano Launchpad!
Krista has taken jazz piano lessons with 5 other jazz pianists, but has given up every time. With the Jazz Piano Launchpad, she's able to confidently read chords from lead sheets!
These pianists once felt stuck too—until they followed a proven system for learning jazz piano. Now, they’re improvising with confidence, starting right where you are now.
You can do the same—are you ready to take the first step?
As a lifelong pianist with a deep passion for creativity, I’ve always been driven by the desire to not just play music but to create it. My journey began with classical piano training, but discovering jazz allowed me to unlock new opportunities as a performer, improviser, and composer.
This path has led to career-defining experiences, including performing with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, being a member of the renowned University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band, winning First Prize at the Ravenscroft International Jazz Piano Competition, and composing for film projects now featured on Amazon Prime.
Since I started teaching other pianists jazz piano, I’ve helped dozens of pianists find freedom in their own creativity—helping them join bands, record their own albums of original music, and get their first gigs.
Now, I’m sharing all my secrets, so you don’t have to experience the years of trial and error that went into figuring out how to become a creative, improvising pianist.
This is truly the best time to be a creative pianist. No matter where you are in your journey, there’s a clear and simple path forward to playing with confidence, creativity, and freedom. Whether you’re dreaming of jamming with friends, joining a band, or composing your own music, it’s all possible.
Let’s make it happen together!
Here’s a glimpse of the freedom jazz can bring.
Welcome
Welcome
How to Get Support in the Community
How to Get Feedback on Assignments
How to Attend Community Events
The Harmonic Scale Exercise
Your First Jazz Voicing
Four Steps to Learning Any Jazz Standard
Guided Practice Sessions (Song Tutorials)
The Harmonic Scale Exercise (Left Hand)
Your Second Jazz Voicing
Choosing the Best Range for Playing Chords
Guided Practice Sessions (Song Tutorials)
Understanding Chord Function
Voice Leading Common Chord Progressions
Recognizing Cycle Progressions
Guided Practice Sessions (Song Tutorials)
How to Practice Rhythm
The Five Tiers of Backing Tracks
The Essential Rhythms for Jazz Comping
Using Rhythm in Your Practice
Creating Phrases with Rhythm
The Left Hand Basic Voicing System
Left Hand Voicing Warm-ups
The Two Types of Melodies
How to Phrase Popular Standard Melodies
The Three Types of Jazz Comping
Chord and Top Line Soloing
Positional Soloing Mastery
The 4-Step Practice Process for Soloing
Guided Practice Sessions (Soloing)
Jam Session Mindset
How to Find Musicians to Jam With
How to Find Jam Sessions to Attend
How Jam Sessions Work
Essential Jam Session Intros and Endings
How to Prepare for Your First 10 Jam Sessions
Comprehensive Learning Resources
Beyond the 80+ library of video lessons you get lifetime access to, The Jazz Piano Launchpad provides everything you need to practice smarter, stay motivated, and develop your skills with confidence.
Anyone Can Play Jazz Chords E-Book:
Understand and play basic jazz chords with ease using this 30-page e-book.
Workbooks and Worksheets for Each Chapter:
Super-charge your practice time with printable worksheets and practice logs.
The JPL Jazz Standard Songbook:
Use our curated collection of lead sheets to start playing essential jazz standards today, even if you you've been frustrated with lead sheets before.
The JPL Backing Track Library:
Practice along with backing tracks and learn standard arrangements of jazz standards.
Private Learning Community:
Join a tribe of creative pianists and get support to achieve your goals.
Community Events:
Get feedback and support in live Q&A sessions.
Everything Included
The Jazz Piano Launchpad
7-Day Money-back guarantee
8 modules with 80+ lessons
The Basic Voicing System to master jazz harmony fundamentals
Lead Sheet Mastery for learning jazz standards more effectively
Essential Jazz Rhythms and Phrasing to get you comping like a pro
Left Hand Voicing Strategies to confidently accompany yourself
Hand Independence Breakthrough to develop hand coordination and control
Melody Interpretation to develop melodic freedom with jazz standards
The Basic Soloing System to learn improvisation step-by-step
Improv Practice Strategies to master and personalize basic soloing ideas
Jam Session Confidence to prepare you for your first jam sessions
Downloadable Resources including workbooks and practice plans for each chapter
Custom Backing Tracks preparing you for your first jam session
Community Membership to give you feedback and support
Lifetime access to the course
Frequently Asked Questions
Pianists who want a simple and easy way to get started as a jazz pianist
People who want the RIGHT way rather than struggle for years with jazz piano "Tips and Tricks"
Pianists who want to get off the page and learn to improvise and play jazz piano
Intermediate and Advanced Pianists
Beginning and Intermediate Jazz Pianists
Jazz Vocalists wanting to accompany themselves
Other Jazz Instrumentalists wanting to solidify their understanding of jazz harmony
Pianists who aren't willing to follow a step-by-step method
Pianists prefer to figure things out on their own with trial and error.
Those who want to skip the fundamentals and take longer to get to their goals.
Any level of pianist can take this course and be successful if you watch all of the videos and complete all of the practice assignments.
However, you will progress much faster if you already play the piano at an intermediate level and can play major scales comfortably.
This course includes lifetime access to the videos in The Jazz Piano Launchpad.
As long as we are in business, you will have access to this program.
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