How To Improvise On Piano With Jesús Molina | Quick Piano Tips

[@PianoteOfficial]

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[@kalpanamusicc]

Hi

[@eaziboy5034]

@@kalpanamusicc hello

[@yudipitre5720]

Really so good, I definitely will attempt to do this. Awesome God Bless Molina

[@flyinggeovishapthatcanswim2377]

"If you cannot sing what you're playing, it means you're playing too technical" - Jesús Molina, 2022

[@WellBreadIII]

I know, right, this is probably the most prolific statement of the musical Era!!! He spoke volumes in that one sentence, BRAVO!!! 👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@minigamescenter4632]

Well, I can't sing so I guess I'm too technical 😅😅

[@shangee2275]

@@minigamescenter4632 he's referring to playing what you're hearing in your mind. Rather than the other way around*

[@minigamescenter4632]

@@shangee2275 oh, I see, well I guess I'm doing that all the time 😅

[@veektorbeatz1174]

Makes a lot of sense😄

[@Shin-hc6ne]

I can tell he’s an amazing teacher and also human being only from 4 minutes of watching this video! Thank you for this wholesome video!

[@favourameh]

Thanks for commenting ⬆️⬆️ message me on Telegram immediately I have a reward for you🎉

[@darickmendes969]

Came in to learn to improvise , left amazed by the beautiful music he made

[@rockyAQ04]

This man just sat there and had a casual conversation while nonchalantly improvising in 7/4. So much talent. Glory to God.

[@Sky-on2cy]

Total beginner here, and I guess I never thought it was a thing to solo with your left hand! Gonna try this, thank you!

[@kbrizy7490]

Feel you right here

[@GizzyDillespee]

Try both too! Even as a total beginner. Not separate melodies for each hand. Just one melody, with chord notes for support and embellishments if you can do that, otherwise you can start with one note at a time with each hand (and rests obv). The secret to bringing your hands together as a beginner is to bring them together literally, right next to each other. Then it's easier to feel both hands as "one unit" if they're close dancing up and down the keyboard. Even if you start out playing one note with each hand, so at most 2 notes happening at a time, but often 0 or 1, that's plenty to get your hands moving together. That can also help you get a feel for the different intervals (the pitch relationship between 2 notes is called an interval). It helps if you have a drum machine or eventually both harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment, so you don't feel the need to fill out the sound rhythmically and harmonically as part of your improvising if you're not ready to do that yet (or if you're practicing to be in a band and don't want to step on anyone's toes, whereas solo you can play all the notes, who cares). What I mean, essentially, is for both your hands to play a single lead line, with embellishments, but working/dancing together on the keyboard. Then, in addition, you can do bass in left hand, solo in RH, or arpeggios in RH, solo in LH, and so on. And then bring it all together, mixing it all up however you feel. Also, if you're practicing improvisation, don't be afraid to hit wrong notes. That's ear training. Imperfect timing, no worries. But record yourself, and listen back. Then you can decide later, with a clearer mind, what you liked, what you want to work on or try next time. This is a different mindset from learning songs... more like rough mining ore rather than polishing gemstones. Like they say, all work and no play... balance is good. I think the most important thing... like when someone you know very well comes up and touches you from behind, and you know who it is? Jesus's playing feels like that. You can tell it's coming thru his filters and mood, and I think that's important, even for "composed" music.

[@Sky-on2cy]

@@GizzyDillespee nice Adam, appreciate that thoughtful response! It's a funny thing with the YT algorithm, because shortly after posting that I started getting suggestions on 'chord clusters', or playing out the chord with both hands....what you're telling me will both encourage me to learn exactly what's making up the chord, but also all those sweet jazzy chords. Yeah I think I got stuck in "mirror mode" with left and right hand, basically duplication. Tough as a self learned working off YT videos. However good I think I'm getting there's years of theory I'm skipping over, I'm certain. As a guitar player for 20 something years, it's definitely taken me less time to learn the basics of piano, but wishing I'd started years ago when my fingers were more flexible. Good luck to you in all things music and beyond!

[@TheOFWProjectWorld]

So lovely, so raw, so you... improvisation is magical and you might forget what you played after a while but you will never forget the feeling you just made...

[@PianoteOfficial]

beautiful perspective!!

[@robinbakker6026]

Jesus: "It's just one motif, really simple" Plays a piece that would fit the opening scene of a Hollywood blockbuster

[@PianoteOfficial]

hahahaha he really does make it seem effortless

[@robertoxynn825]

@@PianoteOfficial Everything is effortless for The Maestro 👌

[@veektorbeatz1174]

Lol

[@Rafa-gl1xl]

That way of improvisation is not as easy as he says, this advertising is misleading. Looks easy, he makes it easy but there is some harmony and rhythmic concepts that you have to know very well before you can play like this.

[@jamalk3567]

I came wanting to learn but I ended up closing my eyes and enjoyed the good improvisation.

[@benedictjazz]

Jesus, you are great. I like your brilliant playing. And you are also a good teacher.

[@bettyangwenyi1797]

Oh my God, your voice is soooooooooo amazing! I could listen to you forever ❤️😍 Beautiful teacher!

[@silvermann6515]

The man himself... Jesus Molina sharing pearls of musical wisdom. Great AND humble. God Bless you Maestro and Thank you.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Really glad you can appreciate it :) We've got some more videos coming from Mr Molina very soon :)

[@silvermann6515]

@@PianoteOfficial Absolutely. I'm not new to his virtuosity,, I'm glad that he is getting more exposure on a bigger platform..

[@silvermann6515]

@@PianoteOfficial How do I sign up for Jesus' mprovisation class. Is it an exclusive class that he has or is it through Pianote? If so, could you put up rhe link? Thank you.

[@keshavleitan7800]

@@PianoteOfficial pls do bring him more often!

[@Koladejesugbemi]

This music should be released especially ❤️❤️🎧🎧🎧😭😭

[@PianoteOfficial]

Maybe we should do a Pianote Coaches album!

[@shashankpantmusic6194]

Looks like hypnotize coldplay

[@richard135b7]

That was an amazingly insightful video. I'm a member of Pianote so I will definitely watch his full course at Pianote.

[@jonathanstephensmusic]

Beautiful!

[@lumm71]

Thanks for this soulfull explanation! Great to see you at pianote.

[@Lololechanteursoignant]

J’adore jesus molina 😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@evanroberts4666]

Hello lisa..😊 as always u are one step ahead to help us learn things out of box which includes amazing piano stuff from ur channel .. Thnxx for bringing molina as well... God bless u.... Tc ❤️😊

[@mrssandmor]

Thank you for such an inspirational video! I definitely appreciate it and it has encouraged me to continue practicing playing the piano.

[@favourameh]

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[@hilelpaley900]

Not only he's the best piano player, but he's also the best teacher.

[@PianoteOfficial]

truly an amazing spirit!

[@moseschords6677]

Thnx molina

[@PianoteOfficial]

Ill make sure he knows!!

[@LisaRSArt]

Sounds lovely…like a nice wonderful walk in the woods in a summer with feelings of aaaahhhh 😀😍👏👏👏❤️ fresh air and feelings. Thank you.

[@PianoteOfficial]

beautiful vision of this lesson :) thanks lisa!!

[@michellemonet4358]

Thats a perfect visual

[@rileyfearon1764]

This video taught me actually so much about how to improvise. It really does not require as much thought as I was putting into it. Thank you so much!

[@PianoteOfficial]

you are very welcome!! Got some great stuff to come with Jesús!!

[@sameyeams]

You can feel his heart in the way he plays! It's so powerful, impactful, passionate, tangible. I love this man.

[@trueessence13]

what a beautiful lesson thank you so much 🥰😍

[@mateuscarvalho5959]

Beautiful, man. Thanks for that

[@PianoteOfficial]

We are very very lucky to have him with us!!

[@nathanielblackwoodrealpage]

Jesús. Molina. WHAT A BREAKDOWN! I loved every moment of this 🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥

[@secretmission7607]

How wonderful. So happy I've found Jesus!

[@jimmynguyen227]

Have followed him for so many years now. He already had wild chops at berklee and his musicality has been refined so much over time. It's great to see him pass on simple tips to other pianists

[@hithere2426]

What do you mean when you say wild chops

[@jimmynguyen227]

@@hithere2426 Basically piano slang for fast and accurate playing which I'm sure you can find in many other of his videos. There are plenty of classical and jazz pianists that can already do that. I personally prefer musicality where speed is really just used to convey the art in a particular way if the artist deems it necessary but there's an audience for everything

[@hithere2426]

@@jimmynguyen227 thanks Jimmy. That's right what you said about musicality over just speed, and Jesus Molina seems to have it both well in sync! I met him at Berklee yesternight, after his band's concert at our berklee caf, such an honor to watch him play from like a few feet away and then meet him. It's funny how when I asked him what advice he would give me for practice if it was just one he could share. "Practice really REALLY slow", says the fastest piano player I've seen in my life. Despite having been given that advice so many times in the past, the same coming out of his mouth came out as so convincingly touching. Edit: spelling errors lol

[@liyakatbawade3546]

Awesome 👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@emmanueladukpo2797]

Wow ! How did you get him to teach ??? He never does

[@favourameh]

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[@allgood6760]

Nice one! 👍

[@tinotendamandizvidza1903]

Improvisation makes you sound pro

[@PianoteOfficial]

agreed!!

[@wally2909]

I don't know why but I am in tears of joy. What a beautiful soul to watch and play the piano. I'm already in love with your way of teaching!

[@PianoteOfficial]

So glad this found you :)

[@yungifez]

This sounds so pretty gosh

[@PianoteOfficial]

Let us know how it goes in your playing!

[@Pippy_Pappy]

Lots of great stuff on this channel, thank you! :)

[@PianoteOfficial]

you are very welcome----- lots more cool stuff to come too!

[@LisaRSArt]

Love this!!! Thank you! 😊👏❤️👍🏼

[@me1ody69]

Finally someone who talks about the feeling in music and not just theory. I LOVE this man😩💖💖

[@PianoteOfficial]

music is feeling!!

[@marcknot]

I couldn't even move watching this video! Completely amazing in how simple and beautiful a melody can be!

[@jeremi7190]

How to improvise or watch someone improvise

[@PianoteOfficial]

i mean its one or the other!

[@winratj8464]

its too good

[@PianoteOfficial]

he is a genius!

[@georgebeltran8536]

This was everything but a tutorial

[@jccsa77]

Excelente! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Nati]

Beautiful ! 3:20 isn't that the fifth

[@kbrizy7490]

Crazy. Super fresh sound. No clue how to get there tho 😂. I’ll start with learning my chords better.

[@OrlandoGustar]

Just improvising but already a wonderfully beautiful music....you are not just a virtuso ,you have a gift.

[@markoszouganelis5755]

2:27 I think I have learned something today! I will try next time I practice on piano, to sing along! Thank you!💚🎵🌈

[@pedrosanchez-oy3kl]

cuando tienes toda esa musica en tu cabeza...y toda esa tecnica... es facil...mientras no lo es!!!!.....hermano ...eres un crack ....me atrevo a decir que eres el numero uno!!!!

[@HoangNguyen-zv6qi]

ông diễn lắm, vì ông chả nói mẹ gì về nguyên lý, trong khi lại ba hoa về cái "cảm xúc"

[@keshavleitan7800]

I see Jesus Molina doing a tutorial, I click

[@favourameh]

Thanks for commenting ⬆️⬆️ message me on Telegram immediately I have a reward for you🎉

[@Ludada101]

I am a simple man, I see Molina, I click

[@PianoteOfficial]

We were hoping that would get you!!

[@jeremyfoo1107]

Jesus Molina’s lesson on improvisation reminds me of how simple making music, like Ravel’s Prelude from Le Tombeau de Couperin. Initially restricting to four notes and play simple melody based on them. Slowly add in one new note would bring forth new colour.

[@ALTMUSICMKJJR159]

Thank you for sharing this with us, we love Jesus Molina is one of the bests in the world

[@favourameh]

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[@carlosrosario5784]

Eres muy talentoso, pero explicas demasiado rápido para uno captar amenos que sea un músico avanzado. Te pido que hagas este tutorial más lento

[@pophannahistic2060]

Was early! Love you lessons!

[@PianoteOfficial]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@rickomuzik]

Love his work and I have been following him for years. He is awesome!!

[@PianoteOfficial]

we are so honored to have him with us!

[@AlexLaptschenko]

Almost like Rachmaninov's "LILAC"!

[@Josue37499]

Minutes 1:20, he didn't tell "inspiration" but he tells "as much variation"

[@jayden1022]

How wonderful! Hope to see more! :D

[@pickacaranddriver]

4:06 - 4:15 LOL

[@kevingodding9316]

Can you do a Video on how to improvise ???

[@PianoteOfficial]

that is this one!

[@kevingodding9316]

@@PianoteOfficial No this is a video of him showing off what he can do, and yes he is a great player but can you do one that teaches how to improvise 👍

[@dalejones4322]

Thank you for this insightful demonstration of improvisation.

[@PianoteOfficial]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@alinagaudio4247]

Could you Please Please help with faulkner ballade !!!!

[@allritchclermont221]

How could we get the music sheet of his improvisation

[@AngusUren]

What an amazing lesson and video 🙏 It really sounds like a Jose Gonzalez song, just plucked from his brain in 2 minutes, so nice to listen to.

[@lugeroaccordion9957]

That's so beautiful and simple how you explained how to improvise, you are so right you have to hear the dissonance between every note of the scale against the chord. You are brilliant bro, your beautiful personality comes out in your playing. Cheers.

[@veeturivarun5201]

OMG...sir... you are really awsm...Iam learning how to play keyboard from your channel...its very helpful...This video is really awsm...just loved it sir...

[@elijahzayn3260]

Hi Where i start learning with your videos?

[@jatcoia7874]

The English, I understand. The music and improvisation, the singing what you're playing, can someone please translate? 😅 Jokes aside, thanks for this. It's beautiful.

[@gervanlloydtiwaquen3664]

God Is So Good... Thank you so much Brother JM for Sharing Musical Lesson... We Wish You A Very Merry Christmas...

[@akash.s.manikandan9724]

Bring him more often and your channel will be overflowing with subscribers and views.....✨💖💖

[@adrianrivas3542]

Hola Jesús,como has rebajado,te pregunto Porque no haces el video en Español para los Pianistas Latinos?

[@JamesRuga]

Wow, Jesus Molina in the house!!! Now I'll not be surprised if the next guest is Cory Henry or Shaun Martin!

[@PianoteOfficial]

still cant believe we managed to get him! Cory henry would be amazing!!

[@kalpanamusicc]

Excellent performance

[@jorgealvesdasilva5498]

please I would like subtitles in portuguese

[@samsungphone1408]

Now your talking pianote👍🏾

[@vickeysmiles2594]

You are a legend bro i watch your video i need help in improvising free style jazz but I lost touch because I met accident my left wrist bone is not there but slowly I'm playing piano So which exercise to practice to strengthen my left hand please help

[@musicjazzvez]

“More with the soul…” great info! Thank you for sharing!

[@peculiarrichman5347]

Please please please may you keep him coming

[@felipepinheiro1419]

Jesús Molina you play witb your soul

[@TheRealR3apZz]

Hi Pianote, I have learned from you standard 4 chord improvisation within single keys. I find myself not being able to break out of the same sound of music, no matter which key I play in. I am looking to start adding additional scales into my improv to break out of this repetition, but I have no idea how to do so without ruining the sound. Any tutorials or tips?

[@BespokeSlipp]

try delving into modes - playing the same scale but starting and ending on different notes within. each mode of the scale has a chord that pairs, and this could open your eyes to new progressions using the knowledge you already have. also look into text or KZbin vids that detail different/more abstract scales to spice things up and grow further! negative harmony is so interesting for this, and even making up your own scales. it can really become a rabbit’s hole journey once you throw in a little transcription too. just remember to record yourself often and be patient. you got it!

[@BespokeSlipp]

I like to use the way a plant grows to visualize negative harmony (got this concept from Jacob Collier and Herbie Hancock): the progressions you know now are akin to the above ground growth of a tree, branches and leafs. if you reverse a given progression (or scale, melody, etc.) like a mirror image you dig into the root system and mycorrhizal network, everything below ground. ex: in key of C let’s take vi(a min) - ii(d min) - V7(G7) - I(C) a standard progression, and flip it to the negative side (or shall we call it dark side ;) In order to do this we’ll use C as a pivot point and reverse the intervals, meaning usually you move down a minor 3rd to reach vi(a min) but now reverse and move UP a minor 3rd. the whole progression would become: iii(Ebmin) - vii(Bbmin) - IV7(F7) - I(C)

[@TheRealR3apZz]

@@BespokeSlipp Hey Sipp! Thank you very much for the words of wisom. I will try this trip into the dark side and see if I can transition correctly between the different modes. Appreciate your feedback!

[@94saxo]

Me gustó mucho este video, especialmente el tocar la melodía con la mano izquierda.

[@whwh7339]

Dude has a beautiful spirit and energy, really communicates that through his playing as well

[@AlexLaptschenko]

Danke für ein gutes und wirksames Antidepressiva 😅

[@davidphillips8919]

I have to work more on my left hand. I've never developed hand independence. You make it look uncomplicated and yet can sound so beautiful. Thank you.

[@logicnext9230]

He just put down some serious weight

[@BespokeSlipp]

Awesome way for pianists to approach left hand soloing/general development! lately I’ve been transcribing Christian McBride solos to strengthen my left hand as well. Thank you Maestro Molina!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Sounds great to me!

[@olaoluwaowolabi2214]

Wow, So this is what let your light so shine means. The guy puts his hands on the keys and paradise flows out!!

[@norwalltino]

Jesus is amazing, I've followed him for some years, he's extremely skilled and wonderful being and conveyer :-)

[@phlpntw]

Look who we have here...The Maestro himself!!! Salutes Jesús!

[@hanankhalifa2589]

He is amazing ❤. Thank you

[@eaziboy5034]

I have to this hear to you cuz ur videos are so good and very well understandable Blessing

[@Koladejesugbemi]

This was totally beautiful!!!!

[@PianoteOfficial]

and fun to make too!

[@adham.m7m]

What do they call this scale pleas?

[@eaziboy5034]

Plz am having it difficult to get a chord progression and the chord that can rhyme with any song that I haven't heard before

[@anotherwrain]

maybe the scales will help

[@eaziboy5034]

@@anotherwrain plz I don't get

[@martinp001]

:) you are real.. JESUS ;))

[@bhaskarjyotidas4221]

Talks just as normally, while playing 7/8. I guess he has 5 chambers in his brain.. Hats off Mr. Molina 🙏🏻

[@PianoteOfficial]

I think I only have 1 1/2 chambers

[@bhaskarjyotidas4221]

@@PianoteOfficial It's Pianote that gave me the inspiration to start learning piano once again.. Thanks to the entire team especially Lisa.. You guys are fantastic..

[@fabricelerouge1908]

Magic, thanks…👍🏻