JPS Podcast Ep 49 How To Start Playing Bebop

Getting started with bebop can feel confusing — especially when you’re not sure what to focus on first or how the pieces actually fit together. If you want a clear, structured path for learning bebop, improvisation, and jazz piano as a whole — instead of guessing what to practice next — you can learn more here: https://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp This episode includes practice materials and examples discussed in the podcast. You can download the materials for Episode 49 here: http://jazzpianoschool.com/podcast49 Learning how to play bebop is a lot like building with LEGO bricks — it’s fun, creative, and flexible — but only if you understand how the pieces connect. In this episode, I talk through how to start thinking about bebop in a way that actually leads to progress, instead of collecting ideas that never quite come together.