Today's greatest cutting edge musicians discussing their improvisation, harmony, composition, practice methods, career advice, and more. Hosted by Noah Kellman.
Forget Chords - Jazz Harmony Is Voice Leading | with Zsigmond Gerlóczy
Great composers like Bach were often incredible improvisers as well. If Bach were alive today, he might sound closer to modern jazz than you think. On this episode of the Jazz Lab podcast, we feature Zsigmond Gerlóczy, a young pianist becoming renowned for his two-hand counterpoint improvisations and genius Bagatelles. We dive into his creative jazz approach to voice leading, and how he achieves such a unique sound in his live performances and improvisations. This is a must-watch for anyone i...
20 Dec 2025
Practicing Is Like Breathing: Jesus Molina Reveals the Secrets to His Insane Skill
Jesus Molina is here with an unforgettable deep dive into his approach to harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and more on this episode of the Jazz Lab Podcast. From jaw-dropping performances to chord voicing secrets and how he structures practice, this is a must-watch for every musician, and particularly jazz pianists, of course. 👉 Check out Jesus’ full Pianote course here: https://www.pianote.com/shop/master-harmony?oid=172&affid=184
5 Oct 2025
Inside J3PO’s Mind: Secrets of Jazz, Synths & Reharmonization
In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with the incredible J3PO (Julian Pollack) to explore the many sides of being a modern musician in 2025. From successful release strategies to the art of synthesis and reharmonization, we cover both the creative and business aspects of music today. What we cover in this episode: -The keys to a successful music release in 2025 -Release strategies and how the landscape is changing -A music synthesis lesson with J3PO on a Prophet Rev 2 -J3PO's favorite c...
3 Aug 2025
Elijah Fox Reveals His Unique Approach to Piano, Production & Success
🎹 Step into the mind of Elijah Fox — one of the most original pianists of this generation. In this full episode, we dive deep into Elijah’s world: from his jaw-dropping arpeggios and improvisational genius, to his creative process, music business insights, and what it really means to stay authentic in today’s industry. If you’re a jazz musician, a modern producer, or just love watching brilliance unfold, this is a must-watch journey through artistry and innovation.
18 May 2025
Killer Voicings, Flow State, and Overcoming Injury - Telemakus’ Incredible Story
From Injury to Innovation — Telmakus’ Journey Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard. In this inspiring episode of Jazz Lab, I sit down with pianist, producer, and sonic visionary Telmakus to explore a creative journey shaped by both genius and adversity. After losing the ability to use his hands due to a rare genetic disorder (EDS), Telmakus did something few artists would even attempt — he began composing with his toes. What followed is a body of work that’s both emotionally raw and musically ext...
26 Jan 2025
Aimee Nolte - Pianist, Singer, Educator, Composer
In this episode of the Jazz Lab podcast, host Noah Kellman sits down with the great singer, songwriter, educator, composer and YouTuber Aimee Nolte.👉 Aimee's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AimeeNolte👉 Follow Aimee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimeenoltemusic/👉 Aimee's Website: http://www.aimeenolte.com🎹🎹 Check out the Casio Privia Line here (this is my affiliate link so I get a small commision if you decide to purchase one: https://alnk.to/5jiT1Yy
In this episode of the Jazz Lab podcast, host Noah Kellman sits down with pianist / hammond organist Holger Marjamaa to discuss masterful approaches to gospel and jazz harmony, inner motion & voice leading techniques, beautiful and surprising voicings, reharmonization, moving to a new city, and much more!
19 Aug 2024
Piano & Production Master Kiefer Reveals His Invaluable Tips - Jazz Lab Ep. 9
In this episode of Jazz Lab, host Noah Kellman sits down with pianist / producer Kiefer Shackelford to discuss his approach to harmony, production, and much more.
19 Apr 2024
Jazz Piano Genius Taylor Eigsti Unveils His Tips for Practice, Improv, & Harmony | Jazz Lab Ep. 8
In this episode of Jazz Lab, host Noah Kellman sits down with modern jazz piano master & GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist / composer Taylor Eigsti. Noah and Taylor discuss everything from the best improvisation exercises, how to achieve a "clean" playing style and sound, voicing exercises, Taylor's 49 Chords exercise for building good hand shapes, all the way to travel and packing tips for gigging and touring.
Visit tayjazz.com to learn more about Taylor.
Photo credit: Lauren Desberg
13 Mar 2024
Steven Feifke - GRAMMY-Winning Arranging & Piano Master Shares His Insights | Jazz Lab Podcast
Steven Feifke is a GRAMMY Award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger. He is one of the most in-demand jazz artists in the world today. He has been interviewed on TV shows like FOX, NBC, and CBS, and is heralded a "masterful pianist" by JAZZIZ Magazine. DownBeat Magazine calls his music is "an air of infectious joy."
Special thanks to Casio for sponsoring this episode. Check out the Casio Privia Line here: https://alnk.to/5jiT1Yy
Follow Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenfeifke
Steven's Website: https://stevenfeifkemusic.com/
27 Dec 2023
Paul Cornish - Delicious Voicings, Two-Hand Improv & Playing With Louis Cole
Paul Cornish received the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s 2020 New Note Commission and recently was awarded First Place in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and the 18th Street Arts Center’s 2021 Make Jazz Fellowship. Cornish was also awarded the Grand Prize in the 2018 American Jazz Piano Competition. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Cornish has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Theo Croker, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, Thumpasaurus and HAIM.
12 Sept 2023
Aaron Parks - Inside the Mind of a Modern Jazz Piano Genius & His Musical Revelations
In this episode, host Noah Kellman sits down with modern jazz piano master Aaron Parks (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/aaron-parks-mn0000865933), a forward-thinking musician who first came to the public's attention during his time with trumpeter Terence Blanchard (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/terence-blanchard-mn0000020971). In this episode, Aaron & Noah discuss two-handed solo piano techniques, modern improvisation concepts, advanced rhythm exercises, and more. You can also hear performances by Aaron solo, as well as the two playing duo.
Born in Seattle, Washington, Parks (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/parks-mn0000865933) began playing piano at a young age and by the time he was 14 had enrolled in an early entrance degree program at the University of Washington. Parks (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/parks-mn0000865933) has released several albums under his own name, including his 2008 Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema (http://www.allmusic.com/album/invisible-cinema-mw0000792102). Parks (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/parks-mn0000865933), who has also recorded with Christian Scott (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/christian-scott-mn0000123195), Kendrick Scott (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kendrick-scott-mn0000866511), Ambrose Akinmusire (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ambrose-akinmusire-mn0000919421), and Kurt Rosenwinkel (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kurt-rosenwinkel-mn0000115399), was an integral part of the James Farm Quartet (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-james-farm-quartet-mn0002672809) with Joshua Redman (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/joshua-redman-mn0000280434), Matt Penman (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/matt-penman-mn0000861659), and Eric Harland (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/eric-harland-mn0000159325).
4 Dec 2022
ButtonMasher - GRAMMY Award-Winner Jake Silverman Shares His 8-Bit Jazz Secrets
ButtonMasher (aka Jake Silverman) is a GRAMMY award-winning composer, arranger, pianist and producer who specializes in fusing modern harmony, rhythm and reharmonization techniques with 8-bit Chiptune. In this episode, he explains many of his mind-opening techniques about reharmonization based on rhythm, as well as his fascinating and unique composition methods and processes.
21 Aug 2022
Rob Araujo Explains His Approach to Improv & Building a Modern Music Career
Rob Araujo is a shining example of a successful musician in today's music industry— with millions of streams on Spotify and other platforms, he uses various social media to share a large quantity of content while also having mastered the art of modern music production to create pristine music all on his own. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be a pianist in today's world— including Rob's approach to the aforementioned skills, as well as how he views harmony, dissonance in improvisation, and more.
10 Jul 2022
Jahari Stampley - EPIC Techniques for Gospel / Soul / Jazz Piano
In this episode, we discuss modern piano techniques that blend Gospel and Modern Jazz piano. Jahari shares some of his jaw-dropping practice methods which you can use to take your playing to the next level, developing inner motion and counterpoint in combination with syncopated rhythms.
Chicago-born pianist Jahari Stampley began playing the piano at the age of 14 and has been recognized and followed by many world-renowned musicians, including Yebba Smith, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, Jacob Collier, Stanley Clarke, Derrick Hodge, Isaiah Sharkey, among others. Jahari has recently been called to tour with Stanley Clarke and is featured on Derrick Hodge’s "Color of Noise" album. He has now worked with many world renowned artists including Jill Scott and Yebba Smith. Jahari was also the winner of the $6000 Bösendorfer prize for the international 2019 American Jazz Pianists Association Competition (for ages 18-25). Alongside all of this, Jahari released his first music mobile app, "Piano Chronicles" for which he did all of the art, music and animation. It is now released for all mobile devices on the Google Play and the Apple store.
25 May 2022
Kenny Werner - Mastering Your Mind To Achieve Your Highest Musical Potential
Kenny Werner is a prolific pianist and educator, well-known for his unique methodology designed to help you stop getting stuck in your head and instead make pure, honest music to your highest potential. In this episode, we discuss his Effortless Mastery methodology and dive into the first steps to removing your musical insecurities. We also dive into his new book Becoming the Instrument and how his methodology extends even beyond music to have a positive impact on daily life.
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