Look, you're not alone. We have noticed, too. Now, more than ever, it's harder to know what you should practice and in what order to get the results you're after. 🎹🙁
And if you keep jumping from one YouTube video to another and continuing to practice without a direction and a plan...
It's a fact: practicing without a clear direction and plan will lead to a lot of wasted time, and you might never reach your desired level. Don't let that happen. ✋
In the past, people were overwhelmed when they couldn't find out how to play jazz piano themselves (since a jazz piano teacher was rare.)
Today, people have too many choices. There are more than 63.8 million YouTube creators, and 2500 new videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Musicians and jazz piano teachers make more and more of these.
Today, there are thousands of tutorials about how to play jazz piano.
That is good for inspiration and new ideas, but it does not work if your goal is to take your music to the next level.
In the past, people were overwhelmed when they couldn't find out how to play jazz piano themselves (since a jazz piano teacher was rare.)
Today, people have too many choices. There are more than 63.8 million YouTube creators, and 2500 new videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Musicians and jazz piano teachers make more and more of these.
Today, there are thousands of tutorials about how to play jazz piano.
That is good for inspiration and new ideas, but it does not work if your goal is to take your music to the next level.
Since good jazz piano tutorials used to be a scarce resource, we have taken for granted that more online lessons = better.
It's important to remember that the pioneers of jazz, who shaped the genre we love, didn't have the luxury of YouTube lessons or subscription-based services. They honed their craft through sheer dedication and passion, paving the way for future generations.
The only more that is better is when YOU practice more with focus, direction, and a clear path!
Unfortunately, most jazz piano enthusiasts are not aware that they are in the basement of overwhelm.
Many are unaware of the steps they need to take to get the freedom to progress so they can play as they have always dreamed of.
What a shame! A lot of talent wasted 🙁
The top of the pyramid for every musician is to get the freedom to play the music that is in their heart.
IMPORTANT: You MUST don't have be a virtuoso jazz pianist! It is a myth that to play jazz piano well, you need to be exceptionally technical like Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum or Brad Mehldau.
Don't forget the winner's bias: For every prodigy and virtuoso pioneer, there are millions of others who simply want the freedom to express the music within them.
You have the right to play like YOU!
You can get the freedom to play the way you want in three ways.
1. You can go through endless trial-and-error by figuring things out alone or through the jungle of online lessons. If you choose this path, you will likely stay overwhelmed for a very long time still.
2. You can get a piano teacher, but let's face it: Good jazz piano teachers are rare!
Usually, there are two types of piano teachers:
Type 1: Excellent musicians but terrible at explaining and making a descent system for you to follow where you see the results. Let's face it: The common issue is that TYPE 1 piano teachers are more interested in playing than teaching.
Type 2: These might be OK as teachers but lack a system that can take you from point A to point B.
But it is nice when your piano teacher is also a good musician so you can get inspired, right?
What is typically common for TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 piano teachers is the lack of coaching skills where they make YOU perform to the best of your ability based on what you want to do with your music! It can be hard to stay motivated over time, regardless if you are a hobby jazz pianist, teacher or professional.
It's Gjermund Sivertsen here, and now is the time for a change!
If you don't know me well yet, let me say that music is my passion, and helping others achieve their goals is my mission.
For 40+ years, I have been playing the piano, and I still love it!
But, you see, I'm on a mission to help others succeed. It is my passion, and after 20+ years of teaching and helping thousands of people worldwide, I have come to understand that this is my mission.
Don't get me wrong. I love to play too... Very much. But it's when I teach I truly shine the most. 💎
You see, the problems you have read about above are very typical!
As a jazz piano teacher for many years, I have had countless piano students who either went online first (going to the others offering endless amounts of piano lessons) or had a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 piano teacher. (In real life)
When I had my students for some time, I kept hearing them say:
... and on and on...
It may sound like I'm bragging, and maybe I am, but that is not the point.
The point is that I was on to something that would eventually become something big.
I didn't know it at the time.
My full-time musician friends have asked me many times, "Why are you not interested in playing more concerts, touring with us, and making more records?"
The truth is... I was obsessed... with my own thing.
You see, things were not easy for me when I was growing up.
I don't want to bother you with the details, but let me summarise:
Sometimes, we need to re-calibrate ourselves and figure out what matters truly!
MUSIC MATTERS! My music matters! YOUR music matters!
I am so passionate about teaching music because I sincerely want to help people play. I know how terrible it feels to be stuck, to be left alone, to not believe in myself, to not know what to do to break free and improvise freely.
I also know how it feels like when you know you don't utilize your desired potential.
You know, when you have this nudging feeling in your stomach, you are somehow off track. You know that you cannot go to the grave without truly exploring your musical potential for whatever reason you have.
That is precisely how I felt.
I had a high-paid corporate job, gave up music, and eventually found my way back.
This time, I was there to stay!
After studying music at the Jazz Conservatory, I sold my flat, bought a grand piano, and spent the remaining money to start a music school in Oslo. It became a success.
In my school, I invented the TYPE 3 piano teacher, the type I wish I had when I grew up. The way I see it, a TYPE 3 piano teacher is:
As a student, I had various teachers. Some of them were good musicians, but almost without exception, they lacked the skills needed to be methodic and help the student stay on track. (The problem was often that the teacher didn't even put the student on track in the first place—there was no path or method at all—just guesswork.)
And about the third problem and my teachers? Forget it. Let me put it nicely and say that they all had their issues. I have no hard feelings towards my teachers. 🙏
It's Gjermund Sivertsen here, and now is the time for a change!
If you don't know me well yet, let me say that music is my passion, and helping others achieve their goals is my mission.
For 40+ years, I have been playing the piano, and I still love it!
But, you see, I'm on a mission to help others succeed. It is my passion, and after 20+ years of teaching and helping thousands of people worldwide, I have come to understand that this is my mission.
Don't get me wrong. I love to play too... Very much. But it's when I teach I truly shine the most. 💎
You see, the problems you have read about above are very typical!
As a jazz piano teacher for many years, I have had countless piano students who either went online first (going to the others offering endless amounts of piano lessons) or had a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 piano teacher. (In real life)
When I had my students for some time, I kept hearing them say:
... and on and on...
It may sound like I'm bragging, and maybe I am, but that is not the point.
The point is that I was on to something that would eventually become something big.
I didn't know it at the time.
My full-time musician friends have asked me many times, "Why are you not interested in playing more concerts, touring with us, and making more records?"
The truth is... I was obsessed... with my own thing.
You see, things were not easy for me when I was growing up.
I don't want to bother you with the details, but let me summarise:
Sometimes, we need to re-calibrate ourselves and figure out what matters truly!
MUSIC MATTERS! My music matters! YOUR music matters!
I am so passionate about teaching music because I sincerely want to help people play. I know how terrible it feels to be stuck, to be left alone, to not believe in myself, to not know what to do to break free and improvise freely.
I also know how it feels like when you know you don't utilize your desired potential.
You know, when you have this nudging feeling in your stomach, you are somehow off track. You know that you cannot go to the grave without truly exploring your musical potential for whatever reason you have.
That is precisely how I felt.
I had a high-paid corporate job, gave up music, and eventually found my way back.
This time, I was there to stay!
After studying music at the Jazz Conservatory, I sold my flat, bought a grand piano, and spent the remaining money to start a music school in Oslo. It became a success.
In my school, I invented the TYPE 3 piano teacher, the type I wish I had when I grew up. The way I see it, a TYPE 3 piano teacher is:
As a student, I had various teachers. Some of them were good musicians, but almost without exception, they lacked the skills needed to be methodic and help the student stay on track. (The problem was often that the teacher didn't even put the student on track in the first place—there was no path or method at all—just guesswork.)
And about the third problem and my teachers? Forget it. Let me put it nicely and say that they all had their issues. I have no hard feelings towards my teachers. 🙏
The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course is like having a real TYPE 3 piano teacher.
It is different. Very different!
The concept is simple: We created The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course so that you will feel like you're having a real one-on-one piano teacher.
When you go to a piano teacher, this is what usually happens:
The following week, you start over.
People even say it is better than having a real one-by-one piano teacher since they can always go back and recap.
💡Not only that: Gjermund invented another concept:
Introducing: Jazz piano teacher on steroids.
Problem: When you go to a real piano teacher, you are often left alone when you go home.
The typical question to ask is, "How did he do it? Hmm....🤔 "
Not anymore:
With the Practicing Together feature, Gjermund will show you EXACTLY what to practice and in what order.
But wait, there's more!
Do you feel lonely when you practice? That's another common problem.
Not anymore:
Instead of practicing alone, why not practice together?
We will do just that for many of the exercises!
For example, for a chord exercise, you can play with the video when Gjermund plays the same chord exercise. Then you repeat until you've got it. If it is too fast, simply slow down the video or play alone first.
Every lesson comes with multiple exercises relevant to the lesson, making YOU move on (and see results) quicker with less effort.
By understanding the bebop players' methods, you'll see that you can take it beyond the fundamentals they invented.
Execute jazz piano based on what the masters have shown you through their music. By trying to sound like the masters while adding your own ideas, you'll connect the dots.
We're confident that you'll love The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course. That's why our solid 30-day money-back guarantee backs you. We're 100% sure you get the value for your money by investing in yourself. We are happy to let you "test drive" the course.
In case you are not completely satisfied, not 100% delighted, or if you are not experiencing the results, contact our fantastic jazz piano support team, and we make sure you receive an immediate and full refund. No strings are attached; if you decide to take us up on the guarantee, we'll remain friends. 🙂
Get access RISK-FREE to everything you've seen on this page now. And
get a full 30 days of test-driving, on us, completely FREE!
We're confident that you'll love The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course. That's why our solid 30-day money-back guarantee backs you. We're 100% sure you get the value for your money by investing in yourself. We are happy to let you "test drive" the course.
In case you are not completely satisfied, not 100% delighted, or if you are not experiencing the results, contact our fantastic jazz piano support team, and we make sure you receive an immediate and full refund. No strings are attached; if you decide to take us up on the guarantee, we'll remain friends. 🙂
Get access RISK-FREE to everything you've seen on this page now. And
get a full 30 days of test-driving, on us, completely FREE!
The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course is a long program. (That's why we spent 13 years creating it!!)
Most people spend 4-5 years going through the program. (You can make it in 900 days if you rush through the program, but we strongly encourage you to take the time you need to progress. It will require work, yes, but trust us when we say it will be worth every minute!!)
Let's compare the prices:
A piano teacher costs $60-$100 per lesson, depending on where you live.
So, live piano lessons can become costly when you are a student for some time. Let's say the price for a piano lesson is $80 per hour, and you get piano lessons once per week. That is $320 for one month.
That is $3200 per year; over four years, you have paid $12800 to your piano teacher.
The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course is at only at $49 per month.
This is 81.6% less than what you would pay with a live piano teacher.
The GOOD NEWS we have for you is that TODAY, you get started with The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course for as little as $29 per month on our yearly plan, applied to your first year. That is 40% discount over the monthly plan, and more than 90% discount compared to the cost-example of going to a one-by-one piano teacher.
When Gjermund created The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course, he also wanted to give people a more personalized experience.
Even with a step-by-step course, getting personal feedback on your progress can be good.
How do you know if you do things right? The GOLD membership is the solution.
How does it work? The program is the same, but as a GOLD member, you can get more in-depth help from Gjermund. For example, you can upload a recording of how you play a tune or an exercise, and he will review what you did.
You can also get scoring and diplomas if you want. (Ask!)
The point is this: The GOLD membership will give you the opportunity to get extra help throughout the program.
Once you sign up, you will have the option to test the GOLD membership for free. If you sign up for the monthly plan, you can test the GOLD membership for 14 days.
When you sign up for the 40% discounted yearly plan, you can test the GOLD membership for 30 days.
Please let us know if you don't want it after your trial. 🥇
When Gjermund created The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course, he also wanted to give people a more personalized experience.
Even with a step-by-step course, getting personal feedback on your progress can be good.
How do you know if you do things right? The GOLD membership is the solution.
How does it work? The program is the same, but as a GOLD member, you can get more in-depth help from Gjermund. For example, you can upload a recording of how you play a tune or an exercise, and he will review what you did.
You can also get scoring and diplomas if you want. (Ask!)
The point is this: The GOLD membership will give you the opportunity to get extra help throughout the program.
Once you sign up, you will have the option to test the GOLD membership for free. If you sign up for the monthly plan, you can test the GOLD membership for 14 days.
When you sign up for the 40% discounted yearly plan, you can test the GOLD membership for 30 days.
Please let us know if you don't want it after your trial. 🥇
“Gjermund’s jazz piano course is well-structured and motivational, using a step-by-step approach.
Even though I have completed one year of a jazz degree, I am finding that his course is consolidating my understanding, as some topics are approached from a different angle than what I encountered at university.
As a jazz piano hobbyist, I am finding that my goals are being achieved with this course.“
- Colin, New Zealand
(Written after finishing Jazz Lesson 0030)
A: This course tells you the order of what to practice. YouTube is great for getting inspiration, tips, and tricks, but it doesn’t tell you the best order to work things out. Simply put, we love YouTube, and we recommend you also use YouTube to fill up with helpful information. Still, if you want to see results and get the best order, this course will help you do that!
A: If you have been playing piano for some time (so you know the basics) and see yourself as a person with a lot to learn and want to learn from an expert, this course is right for you. It is more about your motivation and willingness to practice the things we’re going through in this step-by-step course that matters the most.
A: The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course works like a jazz-piano-teacher-simulator. It is supposed to simulate the real world (only that this time, you'll get a TYPE 3 piano teacher.) The 10 days was meant to help you to make progress. Remember: You will get the best results if you practice systematically the way we have laid things out for you.
A: No, and the reason for that is that it would ruin the experience. Instead, you can speak to our team, and we will put you on a 7-day schedule. Also, there will be follow-up emails for each lesson. You will always have work. (And if you for some mysterious reason run out of work, you can check out the BONUS section.)
A: Yes! One of the most important things we learn as jazz pianists is improvisation. We'll focus a lot on how you can develop your improvisation to the next level. Also, we'll work on improvising over famous jazz standards. Also, in part 4, we'll work deeper on the jazz standards.
A: Even if we have dedicated PART 3 to BEBOP AND BEYOND, you can let us know if you want to skip that part. We respect if you, for example, are only interested in ballads. Let us know 🎹🐝😃
A: Nothing. The course comes with an OVERWHELM PREVENTION. If you want to take a more extended break, for example, in lesson 34, feel free to do so. Once you are back, lesson 35 will be there waiting for you. (And not a pile of lessons that will be too much. Again, that's why we call it overwhelm prevention.) 😅😌🙏. If you plan to go away for a vacation or anything, you can pause your membership.☀️
No problem at all! Sign up and get the feel for it. Then pause your membership until you are ready to start.
Yes. As a student, you can always access all the previous lessons, including the material related to them.
Yes, of course! We love to interact with our students. Just ask when you have a question! We are here for you! We in the process of building a community/forum, wher you also interact with other students!
If there is more than one year since you were a student, you will get the discount of 40% on the annual plan.
No. You continue where you are.
Yes, if you ended your subscription for a year or more ago. If not, you can resume your membership from the membership site with the monthly or yearly plan. If you are a current student on the monthly plan, you can change to the yearly plan in the members-area. The yearly plan is by far the best option since learning to play jazz piano doesn't happen overnight 🎹😃
No. The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course takes time and effort if you want to see results. We used to have a free trial, but people signed up to look around without applying the methods and practice. If you are after results in your music, there is no way around that you need to practice to get somewhere. Through The Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course, you will get guidance and step-by-step what to practice in what order. Still, you must do the work and apply the methods. Then, like so many others, you'll see that you get the results you're after.
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