In these simplified video tutorials, piano master Tom Regis explores different Modes as one of the keys to unlocking the art of improvisation, and includes a bit of approachable theory that can be immediately put into practice!
The goal of these lessons is to show the forest through the trees, and allow the viewer who may have blocks when it comes to improvising, a way through. This series can also apply to those more experienced, presenting a different approach to using modes.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re looking for some quick inspiration for your soloing and performances, watch “Improvising Know-How: Modes“ today!
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Reviews
Submitted 4 months ago
good examples of simple improv
I think these videos more then others showed how to let loose when improvising. It is still a skill I try to work on, but in general I fall quickly back to repeated patterns. These videos showed how to let go on a keyboard and just play things.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Reaper
Submitted 4 months ago
Inspiring
Great angle on modes and improvisation!
Submitted 7 months ago
Cleared a blind spot for me about mode playing
Very nice, BUT need more from this guy Thanx
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 9 months ago
Definitely helpful.
At first this felt kind of "loosy / goosy" to me and I was a little disappointed it wasn't more structured. But it actually turned out to be quite helpful to me as a songwriter and an not so great keyboard player. It gave me some tools that I can use. I guess you can't ask for a lot more than that.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase, Reaper
Submitted 9 months ago
Actually inspiring!
Very nice for such a short series. It left me wanting more and more. His examples were so good and suddenly I wanted to compose a New Age song.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Audio Engineer
Submitted 9 months ago
Very Helpful
Thank you
Submitted 9 months ago
Excellent!!!
I am thrilled to be able to apply what I learned here. I understand modes so much more now! It was simplified beautifully!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Digital Performer
Submitted 9 months ago
Very helpfull indead!!
It has helped me, it is a very practice way to learn.
Submitted 9 months ago
Simply helpful!
Very easy to understand and with a great flow... well done!
I am a: Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Submitted 10 months ago
Very Easy to get through!!!
Short, but as a beginner, I have got to know what Improvising is about
I am a: Semi-Pro
1. When did you start dabbling in music? I sat on my mom's lap when I was three while she played Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu, Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique, and Flight of the Bumble Bee. I started classical piano training at age 6, about the same time I was hearing the music of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. Drum lessons came at age 8.
2. What training have you had? New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, Bachelor of Music, with distinction award, Classical Piano with Nevarte Adrian, Madame Chaloff, Thomas Stumpf, Deborah Moriarity, Leonard Shure, and Yoriko Takahashi. Jazz Piano with Ran Blake, Charlie Banacos, and Jaki Byard. Schoenberg Theory of (diatonic) Harmony with Joe Manieri.
3. When did you get into recording? First recording was with a sound on sound 2 track reel to reel probably when I was 12 or so. Then later on to a 4 track Tascam cassette machine, an 8 track Fostex reel to reel, then 24 track 2 inch tape recording at Elias associates in NY, to 32 track Digital Mitsubishi (tape) in Los Angeles, and of course, on to the world of computers from Atari to Mac to PC back to Mac, and oh, wishing I owned a 16 track 2 inch!
4. People you have worked with/for? Michael Brecker, Will Lee, Phoebe Snow, Jeff Miranov, Sid McGinnis, Patti Austin, Tone Loc, Rafi, Rita Marley, Johnny Clegg and Savuka, Gilberto Gil, Celia Cruz, Eddie Gomez, Marcus Miller, Marianne Faithful, Ofra Haza, Ron Carter . . .
5. Why are you so good at training people? My outstanding personality! Studying both jazz and classical music has given me a broad understanding of the fundamentals of music. I try to convey these fundamentals as clearly as possible, and also to remember that music is primarily about inspiration - you get the technical understanding so that part becomes transparent, and the rest can flow.
Products by Tom
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tutorial videoImprovising Know-How: Modes
In these simplified video tutorials, piano master Tom Regis explores different Modes as one of the keys to unlocking the art of improvisation, and includes a bit of approachable theory that can be immediately put into practice!
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tutorial videoImprovising Know-How: The Blues
In these simplified video tutorials, piano master Tom Regis lays out the basics of the blues structure, simple left hand comping, and scales and blues expressions for the right hand so you can start playing authentic Blues right away!
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tutorial videoNavigating Chord Progressions
Theory pro Tom Regis reveals some of the most common but most important chord progressions and how to train your ear to instantly recognize them, so you can better understand their structure and apply them to your own compositions!
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tutorial videoPractical Music Theory Know-How
In this in-depth video series, theory wiz Tom Regis explains the essential components of harmony, and emphasizes the simplicity of a music system based on a seven note scale, all while providing inspirational musical examples and ideas!
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