Modern Jazz Pianist is a complete and comprehensive course covering all aspects of piano playing in the Jazz tradition. Video lesson modules , charts, references, notes, diagrams and cheat sheets enable the student to progress quickly to proficiency.
This course is designed to empower and challenge the serious piano student who aspires to find his or her own individual voice , concept, purpose and sound. It is also a great resource for all instrumentalists, vocalists and teachers covering the different concepts of modern Jazz piano and music. The lessons, tools, resources and methods found in Modern Jazz Pianist will equip students with a full understanding of the Jazz Piano tradition, lineage, language and how to play it!
Taught personally by Alan Jay Palmer
Pianist/Composer/Educator and Founder of the United Institute of Music Science & Arts
Your Instructor
Pianist, Composer, Educator Alan Jay Palmer aka BAP is the Creator and Founder of the United Institute of Music Science & Arts, Former Professor of American and World Music History at The University of Hartford, Queens College, Montgomery College and also principal pianist with the legendary Dr. Jackie McLean for over fifteen years. Alan has been teaching and developing programs in American Music to students and teachers worldwide for over 30 years and has trained many famous and accomplished musicians on the scene today as well as designing successful music curriculums. The Creator and Director of programs for some of America's most notable schools and organizations including The Artists Collective , Big Thought, The Jazz Foundation, Levine School of Music, and South Dallas Cultural Center to name just a few. An accomplished composer, Alan has written over 200 songs recorded by various artists and has also worked as pianist/ musical director in the bands of Roy Hargrove and Common. . An active performer and bandleader , BAP is the leader of the Nu Soil Ship and recognized as one of today's innovators of modern music.
"Alan Jay Palmer is a serious musician with many talents. His compositions are very original and beautiful.Alan is a dedicated teacher with a Great Knowledge of the History of American music. I am very pleased with his contributions to my Band."
-Jackie McLean
