Jeremy Siskind: Jazz Piano Fundamentals (Books 1-3) Complete Jazz Piano Curriculum Explanations, Exercises, Listening Guides, and Practice Plans.

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Jazz Piano Fundamentals is master-teacher Jeremy Siskind’s welcoming, clear, and detailed guide to the first stages of jazz piano study. Each of the book’s twelve units presents lessons, exercises, licks, activities, listening guides, and practice plans to keep studies organized, productive, and creative.

Step-by-step lessons guide students towards mastery in improvisation, chord symbols, leadsheet reading, voicings, swing rhythm and articulation, comping, playing basslines, personalizing a melody, the blues, bossa nova, and more. Every unit includes frequently asked questions and exclusive video content to ensure that all subjects are presented clearly and with sufficient depth.

This book is designed to be used in conjunction with The Real Book, 6th Edition. Recommended for pianists with knowledge of all major scales and coordination to play a Chopin Nocturne or Bach Invention.

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About these books:

“I love this book – and plan on using it in at my own school. A must for any beginning jazz piano student!”
– Martin Bejerano, jazz pianist/composer and professor, Frost School of Music, University of Miami

“Jeremy Siskind’s book creates a methodology and answers questions in a way that I have almost never seen done in a jazz educational tome. He breaks down the practice of improvisation to its smallest building blocks, and is careful to relate each lesson to real-life examples from the jazz canon….This book will be excellent for jazz beginners, players of other instruments who wish to bone up on their piano skills, and advanced improvisers may find ways to fill in gaps in their skill sets “
– Mark Shilansky, pianist/composer, professor, Berklee College of Music

“Jeremy’s book is a reflection on who he is as a pianist – a true artist who has done his homework. Behind the meticulous attention to detail is a respect for jazz tradition and a desire to help pianists explore their own creativity.”
– Aimee Nolte, jazz pianist/vocalist and YouTube Star

“Jeremy’s book is not only perfect to start this wonderful journey called Jazz Piano, but also one to come back to… Thank you!!”
– Otmaro Ruiz, Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and professor, UCLA

About the author:

Jeremy Siskind is an acclaimed American jazz pianist, composer, and educator known for his lyrical and introspective style. Here are some key details about him:

Background & Career:

• Born in 1985, Siskind is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Eastman School of Music.
• He has performed and recorded with notable jazz artists, including Nancy King, Billy Hart, and Dominick Farinacci.
• His music blends jazz, classical, and folk influences, often featuring intricate harmonies and storytelling elements.

Notable Works:

• “Finger-Songwriter” (2013) – A solo piano album showcasing his lyrical compositions.
• “Housewarming” (2016, with Lucas Pino & Linda Oh) – A trio album praised for its warmth and creativity.
• “More Songs for the New Depression” (2020) – A reflection on modern anxieties, featuring vocalist Nancy King.

Awards & Recognition:

• Winner of the 2012 Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition.
• Finalist in the American Pianists Association’s Jazz Fellowship Awards (2015).
• Recipient of grants from New Music USA and the Aaron Copland Fund.

Teaching & Writing:

• Siskind has taught at Western Michigan University and California State University, Fullerton.
• He authored “Jazz Piano Fundamentals”, a well-regarded instructional book.
• Active as a clinician and educator, offering workshops on jazz piano and improvisation.

Performance Style:

Known for his delicate touch, emotional depth, and narrative approach, Siskind’s playing often evokes comparisons to Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Fred Hersch.

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Jeremy Siskind Full Recital at LA City College Herb Alpert School of Music

Pianist and author Jeremy Siskind performs music by African American composers for Black History month at LACC. He performs for about 45 minutes and takes questions from the audience.

Which Jazz Piano Book is Right for You?

Pianist, educator, author, and amateur advice columnist Jeremy Siskind asks, “Why jazz piano book is right for me?” and discusses the differences between his different jazz method books.