Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear with Andy Ostwald at Rendon Hall

Ostwald will provide a hands-on introduction to his book/audio series, Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano By Ear. This three-book series will give you easy-to-understand explanations of relevant music theory, and guide you step-by-step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, youÕll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying, in large part, on your ear and your creative instincts. Each chapter will feature recorded piano improvisations designed to both instruct and inspire. More advanced students can begin with Book Two or Book Three...

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Ostwald will provide a hands-on introduction to his book/audio series, Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano By Ear. This three-book series will give you easy-to-understand explanations of relevant music theory, and guide you step-by-step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, youÕll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying, in large part, on your ear and your creative instincts. Each chapter will feature recorded piano improvisations designed to both instruct and inspire. More advanced students can begin with Book Two or Book Three. Participants will receive a Piano by Ear book at no charge. Learn more about Piano by Ear at andyostwald.com. Prerequisites: Basic piano and music reading skills. No previous experience with improvising, learning by ear, or music theory is required. Bio: Andy Ostwald holds a BachelorÕs degree in piano performance from San Jose State University and also studied in New York with renowned jazz pianist, Harold Mabern. AndyÕs approach reflects a love for the early stride piano tradition as well as for bebop and more contemporary styles. He has played with numerous Bay Area artists at venues such as YoshiÕs, The Great American Music Hall and the Concord Jazz Festival, also touring extensively with singer Diane Witherspoon. "If you spend your practice time as Piano by Ear suggests, your chops and ears will come together in short order." Ñ Keyboard Magazine.

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