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A Framework for Jazz Mastery
Richie lays out such a well-thought out process regarding the way you can develop as a musician just utilizing your own talents and assembled knowledge. Pay careful attention - this man knows what he is talking about.
Never before shared insights on playing jazz from one of the world's great pianists. 40 wisdom-packed pages for any instrument that you can read over a weekend and consume over a lifetime.
INSIGHT TO RICHIE'S LIGHTENING-QUICK HEART TO HAND IMPROVISATION PROCESS
Richie possesses a direct link between his emotions and his hands playing jazz piano. He has refined the process we're all in search of. With crystal clarity, Richie talks in-depth about developing that link.
THREE MAJOR STAGES OF ARTISTIC GROWTH
Your progress in becoming an accomplished artist doesn't grow in a straight line. It looks more like stair steps. Richie explains what three of those important steps are and how to be on the lookout.
THE HABITS NEEDED FOR EXCELLENCE
All great players worked hard on their craft. Richie was no different. Learn about the discipline and habits required of accomplished players.
RICHIE'S PERSONAL RECIPE FOR REHARMONIZATION
One of the world's great harmonic minds explains his thinking process for discovering the alternatives to a tune's basic harmony. Richie illustrates some of his reharmonization techniques using 'Round Midnight as an example.
THE 26 MOST IMPORTANT 20th CENTURY CLASSICAL INFLUENCES
Learn which 20th-century composers and pieces Richie believes are the most important influences for developing an important harmonic vocabulary.
RICHIE'S TIPS FOR GREAT COMPOSITION
Richie shares his most important tips for composing music that is true to you and that will resonate with your audience.
HOW TO TRULY LEARN A TUNE
Along with a short list of essential tunes, Richie explains the most effective way to learn a tune.
Never before shared insights on playing jazz from one of the world's great pianists. 40 wisdom-packed pages for any instrument that you can read over a weekend and consume over a lifetime.
INSIGHT TO RICHIE'S LIGHTENING-QUICK HEART TO HAND IMPROVISATION PROCESS
Richie possesses a direct link between his emotions and his hands playing jazz piano. He has refined the process we're all in search of. With crystal clarity, Richie talks in-depth about developing that link.
THREE MAJOR STAGES OF ARTISTIC GROWTH
Your progress in becoming an accomplished artist doesn't grow in a straight line. It looks more like stair steps. Richie explains what three of those important steps are and how to be on the lookout.
THE HABITS NEEDED FOR EXCELLENCE
All great players worked hard on their craft. Richie was no different. Learn about the discipline and habits required of accomplished players.
RICHIE'S PERSONAL RECIPE FOR REHARMONIZATION
One of the world's great harmonic minds explains his thinking process for discovering the alternatives to a tune's basic harmony. Richie illustrates some of his reharmonization techniques using 'Round Midnight as an example.
THE 26 MOST IMPORTANT 20th CENTURY CLASSICAL INFLUENCES
Learn which 20th-century composers and pieces Richie believes are the most important influences for developing an important harmonic vocabulary.
RICHIE'S TIPS FOR GREAT COMPOSITION
Richie shares his most important tips for composing music that is true to you and that will resonate with your audience.
HOW TO TRULY LEARN A TUNE
Along with a short list of essential tunes, Richie explains the most effective way to learn a tune.
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44 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2021
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November 4, 2025
This was good and helpful! I liked most the part where it described how jazz requires good roots and using a diary to track your journey, how you’ll make music that sucks for a while at first and it’s ok. Listened via audiobook.
August 24, 2022
This book felt more like a lecture, but it was a pleasant read, as it mainly encourages ongoing practice.
November 20, 2022
Top tips, delivered in a thoughtful, easy-to-follow framework. Applicable in a wider context than just jazz, or just music - but a must for performers.
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