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ABOUT THE COURSE
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The lovely lounge/cocktail jazz piano style needs to be kept alive. We need your help!
In the upcoming Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course, we will use unique methods for teaching you the lounge style.
Through a 70 day program, you will learn everything you need to master the style. Here are some topics that we'll discuss during the program:
Unique ways of teaching:
Using the latest technology with special cameras and camera angles, you can study note for note what Gjermund plays in combination with slow-down software. (Please see example-videos under)
Price:
Pay over two months: $249 per month.
Or save $51 if you pay all at once, $447
Level: Intermediate
In the upcoming Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course, we will use unique methods for teaching you the lounge style.
Through a 70 day program, you will learn everything you need to master the style. Here are some topics that we'll discuss during the program:
- The lounge style, what it is and isn't.
- Arpeggios.
- Relevant scales/runs.
- Relevant chords and exercises.
- Left-hand techniques.
- How to study to get the best results as quickly as possible.
- How to build your repertoire of tunes.
- Classical/Sweet/Late lounge style.
- Blues and stride lounge.
- Original tunes.
- How to write a setlist.
- How to prepare and execute a live job as a lounge-style pianist.
- + a lot more!
Unique ways of teaching:
Using the latest technology with special cameras and camera angles, you can study note for note what Gjermund plays in combination with slow-down software. (Please see example-videos under)
Price:
Pay over two months: $249 per month.
Or save $51 if you pay all at once, $447
Level: Intermediate
COURSE PROGRAM
DAY 1 - LESSON 1 OF 13 - PREPARE FOR LOUNGE
We'll get started and speak about the big picture of the amazing lounge style.
Lesson duration: 37 minutes
DAY 2 - LESSON 2 OF 13 - LOUNGE PRINCIPLES
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Transcribe and how to use it
2. Come Into My Lounge Part 1
3. Hancock voicings
4. Arpeggio exercises
5. Working from different perspectives
Lesson duration: 40 minutes
DAY 5 - LESSON 3 OF 13 - CLASSICAL LOUNGE STYLE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Your repertoire of jazz standards
2. Left hand 10ths exercise
3. Tatum run
4. Arpeggios
5. Bud Powell trick
6. Sustain pedal
7. Tips to practice smart
8. Come Into My Lounge Part 2
Lesson duration: 31 minutes
DAY 7 - LESSON 4 OF 13 - ARPEGGIOS
Some of what we'll cover:
1. 3-finger arpeggios
2. "Chord split"
3. G Pentatonic Run
4. The amazing chromatic scale
5. List of Contrasts
6. Come Into My Lounge part 3
Lesson duration: 38 minutes
DAY 14 - LESSON 5 OF 13 - CHORDS
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Chords simplified
2. Lounge endings
3. Lounge Octaves And Thirds
4. Cocktail For Lounge
5. Come Into My Lounge Part 4
Lesson duration: 57 minutes
DAY 21 - LESSON 6 OF 13 - LEFT HAND
Some of what we'll cover:
1. The Chromatic Scale
2. The Harp Effect
3. A/B Voicings
4. 10th Exercise Left Hand Part 2
5. Come Into My Lounge Part 5
Lesson duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes
DAY 28 - LESSON 7 OF 13 - SWEET LOUNGE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Lounging For Love (Original Tune)
2. Basic block chords
3. Block By Block
4. Left Hand 10ths Part 3
5. The Gunnar Trick
6. Come Into My Lounge Part 6
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
DAY 35 - LESSON 8 OF 13 - A NEW LOUNGE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Additional L.H Patterns
2. Accept (Tune)
3. Bill Evans Moving Triad Tricks
4. Left Hand Rag
5. The Favourite Run
6. (b9) and (#9) triads
Lesson duration: 1 hour, 2 minutes
DAY 42 - LESSON 9 OF 13 - BLUE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Blues Licks And Tricks
2. Rax Blues
3. Chord Cycle
4. Warren Bernhardt Chord Exercise
5. Blues Scales
6. Misc Standards
Lesson duration: 53 minutes
DAY 49 - LESSON 10 OF 13 - STRIDE PIANO
Some of what we'll cover:
1. L.H. Stride jumping
2. L.H. Strumming Exercise
3. Stride Syncopation Exercise
4. As Time Goes Stride
5. My Melancholy Baby
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
DAY 56 - LESSON 11 OF 13 - LATE NIGHT LOUNGE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Bossa Novas
2. Do What You Candle (Bolero tune)
3. Gospel Tricks
4. Jazz Waltz
5. Set List
6. Two Five Once
7. Misc Latin tips/tricks
Lesson duration: 1 hour, 9 minutes
DAY 63 - LESSON 12 OF 13 - PLAY IT, SAM
Some of what we'll cover:
1. Playing through a full setlist
2. Using the Loungeulator
3. How to organize a full gig (With focus on music)
Lesson duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes
DAY 70 - LESSON 13 OF 13 - CLOSING THE LOUNGE
Some of what we'll cover:
1. How to do a lounge job part 2
2. How to play walking bass
3. How to play with a bass player
4. Seasonal lounge jobs (Christmas tunes)
5. Additional runs
6. Bonus material
Lesson duration: 1 hour, 11 minutes
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1 - ENDINGS
Snippets like this will be added so that you can download and study (slow down) on your own. Now you can see precisely how Gjermund played. You can even see what fingers he used (and mistakes he made).
Snippets like this will be added so that you can download and study (slow down) on your own. Now you can see precisely how Gjermund played. You can even see what fingers he used (and mistakes he made).
EXAMPLE 2 - COME INTO MY LOUNGE
This video is a snippet from an original tune by Gjermund Sivertsen. You will learn how to play the tune exactly as he did. Then you'll learn how to transfer what you've learned into other tunes
This video is a snippet from an original tune by Gjermund Sivertsen. You will learn how to play the tune exactly as he did. Then you'll learn how to transfer what you've learned into other tunes
EXAMPLE 3 - LATE NIGHT JAZZ
Gjermund divides the lounge style into three sub-categories: Classical Lounge Style, Sweet Lounge Style, and Late Night Lounge Style. The video snippet is a stride-jazz piano example (Tea for Two).
Gjermund divides the lounge style into three sub-categories: Classical Lounge Style, Sweet Lounge Style, and Late Night Lounge Style. The video snippet is a stride-jazz piano example (Tea for Two).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q1: Who can attend the course?
A: Everyone who wants to learn to play and master the lounge jazz piano style.
Q2: When can I start the course?
A: Right away, or whenever you are ready.
Q3: What is the duration of the course?
A: 70 days, but you can wait longer per lesson if you need extra time. If you'd like, you can even spend 70 days (or more) between each of the lessons. The course can work like a book in your library, that you can go back to on a frequent basis.
Q4: Will I be able to download the course?
A: For each of the lessons, there are multiple downloads. PDF, Video files, Mp3 Files, Sheet music, etc. You can download these. The lessons themselves are hosted on our servers. You will also have lifetime access to the course.
Q5: What do I need to go through the course?
A: You need a computer and a piano. You can use an electric piano or acoustic.
Q6: Will there be updates to the course?
A: This is the updated version. We released The Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course V1 a few years back. All new features and updates will be included
Q7: How does the "Personal feedback" package work?
A: You can hand in music for Gjermund to review how you play the lounge-style based on the different assignments and tunes throughout the course. You can upload video or audio, whatever you prefer. Then, Gjermund will give you quality feedback and tips to improve.
The feedback will mainly be on the content of The Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course.
Q8: If I wait before I start the course, can I still get feedback from Gjermund?
A: Yes. As long as you start the course before one year passes after purchase.
Q9: Do I have to be able to read sheet music to go through the course?
A: No. It can help at times, but many exercises will work fine if you are not a good reader.
Q10: What is the required level to go through the course?
A: As long as you have some experience with jazz piano, you'll be fine. You choose how much you'd like to practice, and some assignments are not required to progress throughout the course.
If you consider yourself to be advanced, the previous students said that they still picked up a lot from attending the course.
Q11: If I don't have the time now, when will the next course be released?
A: We don't know the price and exact date for when we'll open the course again. If you're busy, we recommend that you sign up today to secure your spot and start at a later date.
Q12: Is there a money-back guarantee?
A: Yes. If you for whatever reason are not satisfied, we'll refund your money if you let us know within 30 days. (Except for the "Personal Feedback" package)
A: Everyone who wants to learn to play and master the lounge jazz piano style.
Q2: When can I start the course?
A: Right away, or whenever you are ready.
Q3: What is the duration of the course?
A: 70 days, but you can wait longer per lesson if you need extra time. If you'd like, you can even spend 70 days (or more) between each of the lessons. The course can work like a book in your library, that you can go back to on a frequent basis.
Q4: Will I be able to download the course?
A: For each of the lessons, there are multiple downloads. PDF, Video files, Mp3 Files, Sheet music, etc. You can download these. The lessons themselves are hosted on our servers. You will also have lifetime access to the course.
Q5: What do I need to go through the course?
A: You need a computer and a piano. You can use an electric piano or acoustic.
Q6: Will there be updates to the course?
A: This is the updated version. We released The Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course V1 a few years back. All new features and updates will be included
Q7: How does the "Personal feedback" package work?
A: You can hand in music for Gjermund to review how you play the lounge-style based on the different assignments and tunes throughout the course. You can upload video or audio, whatever you prefer. Then, Gjermund will give you quality feedback and tips to improve.
The feedback will mainly be on the content of The Lounge Jazz Piano Master's Course.
Q8: If I wait before I start the course, can I still get feedback from Gjermund?
A: Yes. As long as you start the course before one year passes after purchase.
Q9: Do I have to be able to read sheet music to go through the course?
A: No. It can help at times, but many exercises will work fine if you are not a good reader.
Q10: What is the required level to go through the course?
A: As long as you have some experience with jazz piano, you'll be fine. You choose how much you'd like to practice, and some assignments are not required to progress throughout the course.
If you consider yourself to be advanced, the previous students said that they still picked up a lot from attending the course.
Q11: If I don't have the time now, when will the next course be released?
A: We don't know the price and exact date for when we'll open the course again. If you're busy, we recommend that you sign up today to secure your spot and start at a later date.
Q12: Is there a money-back guarantee?
A: Yes. If you for whatever reason are not satisfied, we'll refund your money if you let us know within 30 days. (Except for the "Personal Feedback" package)
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