Improvisation with Jesus Molina (Piano Lesson + PDF included)

In this lesson, Jesús and Lisa team up to show you how to create a beautiful and inspiring melody on the piano. Afterward, we'll help you combine your melody with chord progressions to create beautiful music.
Check out Jesus' new course on Musical Freedom and Improvisation: www.pianote.com/improvisation...
⚡️Download the lesson PDF: d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net...
⚡️Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Pick a key and get familiar with the scale
1:11 - Example melody
1:39 - Imagine a melody in your head - hear before you play
2:50 - Combining with complimentary chords
3:29 - Chord breakdown
4:11 - Keep exploring
5:19 - Experimenting with inversions
5:36 - Arpeggios
6:14 - Beautiful music
6:36 - Closing thoughts
⚡️ABOUT JESÚS MOLINA
Meet Jesús Molina, a virtuoso pianist from Colombia who has taken the global music scene by storm with his incredibly complex harmony, fast fingers and cheerful demeanor. Molina has worked with artists such as Jordan Rudess, Zedd, Marco Minnemann, Rudy Perez, Eric Marienthal, Gabriela Soto, Randy Brecker, Randy Waldman, Jesus Adrian Romero, John Patitucci and many others.
In 2016, Molina received the prestigious Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation®️ award, the Juan Luis Guerra Scholarship which included music education at the renowned Berklee College of Music with all expenses paid. Today he is one of the rising stars on the international jazz scene.
ABOUT LISA WITT
I love to help students unlock their full musical potential. I have taught in a wide variety of settings from Music for Young Children to helping recording artists prepare their songs for the road. I also have specialized experience working with children that struggle with learning, developmental, and physical disabilities. While my background is classical, I’m currently focusing on helping my students play the music they love by ear! I’m excited to be a part of YOUR journey as you learn how to sight read, play by ear, and progress through musical theory. It is going to be fun!
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[@PianoteOfficial]

//Jesús' Tips to Make a Beautiful Melody// *Know your scale (and scale grades) *Hear the melody in your head (and sing it) *Don't forget about rhythm *Use your scale grades to find harmonizing chords *Make your chords more colorful with extensions/suspensions *Pay attention to voice leading *Find melodies from your chords *Practice every day! Get deeper into the lesson on our blog >> www.pianote.com/blog/melody-improvisation-tips/

[@naturalworld5006]

Thanks !

[@danpeterson8957]

“All melodies are chords.” Brilliant…

[@roddelfernando]

Agreed. Memorizing scales of chords creates melodies.

[@brawln9550]

I read this the other day and didn't think anything of it, and then I came back and rewatched this video and it just clicked for me. Truly helps me see it from a new perspective

[@Marco-bh9im]

one note samba might disagree😝

[@widitruth]

Wow, Jesus Molina is one the greatest keyboard musician on this planet, literally. I have been following his music everywhere

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Love it! I’ve been playing almost 2 years and finally seeing myself making progress. I am playing new songs every week! Sending love from Florida.

[@jdiaz4877]

Well done!

[@LisaRSArt]

Beautiful melody! Inspiring! Time to practice this during a long weekend and feel free to make lovely music! Thank you Pianote & Jesus. 🙌❤️😀

[@selormevans9854]

I've always wanted to learn from Jesus Molina and am delighted to see Pianote get him on board❤

[@xinergymygee]

Wow !!! This is BIG THING for me…Seeing both,wow…like I watch different Tutors but believe me these two people have put in the work.Thanks to this special woman,you contributed a lot to my knowledge

[@Eng202]

Express yourself, i'll remember that. Gracias por tus consejos Jesus Molina.

[@nupfe]

Thank you for inviting one of my biggest heros on piano. This was a brilliant lecture.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@guillermotorres88]

Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 Jesús eres una gran inspiración 🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@phil-mike-algat2382]

Thank you both for the joy you give me…..

[@LisaRSArt]

He is so great! Love the way you improvised Jesus! Thank you. 🙌👏👏😊❤️🎵🎹

[@PianoteOfficial]

Im watching again right now!

[@LisaRSArt]

@@PianoteOfficial 👍🏼👍🏼👏👏😊

[@trevrockgw]

This was beautiful. I am so inspired to continue my journey learning the piano.

[@larrygraham3377]

This was so beautiful. It is so inspiring to watch people create beautiful music.Again, THANK YOU !!!

[@wesenyelehmebreku3491]

excellent ! your way of teaching is so... musical

[@RodrigoRaez]

This was a very good lesson with much valuable information. Thank you very much to the guest and of course to Lisa and Pianote for existing.

[@jesonmarknadar]

O Man !!! The chord sounds awesome 😍😍👌👌 wow wht a melody the chords have touched heart😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@heritage1834]

This is just so beautiful 💖💖💖💖. Would really love to see more of Jesús Molina

[@victorkomolafe4982]

I listen to His music…. He’s amazing ✨✨✨🔥🔥

[@RDMusic504]

Whenever Jesus Molina makes music it sounds inspiring!

[@christianortiz2121]

A wonderful musician, and my fellow Colombian.

[@redrosie1415]

That was just lovely. Thank you.

[@braveernesto1663]

Wooouu this opened mind 🤯

[@joshuamanuel276]

love this channel❤❤❤ love you guys!!!

[@claudesouchet9646]

Tres belle impro.Brillante.tres agreable a jouer. Bien explique. Super Merci. Tees tres joli.❤

[@liyakatbawade3546]

Beautiful 👏👏👏

[@matiussimamora8458]

very helpfull thankyou Jesus, God bless u

[@philosophiaentis5612]

That guy is from another world!

[@marvinjdelgadillo9683]

Fantastic! Thanks for your help! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@andreranieli6107]

Simplesmente fantástico...

[@faraimbidzo1247]

Wonderful..👏👏👏

[@neilscothern420]

Jammin with the great Molina 😮

[@liriosanz]

Buenisimo !!!!

[@yolandarmirezsanchez6918]

Gracias, muy bonito.

[@remietsonorchestre5414]

Wonderfull! Nice melody simple to play! Tanks a lot and hapyness for you 2😉😉😉😉😉😉👌🙋🙋🙋

[@akashgaikwad2672]

Beautiful chord both of ur so beautiful for teaching this things to us by social media

[@hanankhalifa2589]

Omg I love this lesson

[@sureshung2371]

Wow goosebumps 👏👏👏

[@weasker]

Jesus is an amazing player 🎹💪

[@miltonsaucedo2223]

2:51 ..”entonces”.. his bilingualism slipped out.. made me laugh😆 this guy is too great👍

[@jackiego1]

Love that guy’s vibe.

[@goblacklist]

merci ! juste génial :)

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

Thank you! 😃👍

[@thriller718]

This just erupted an ocean inside of me. Beautiful!

[@PianoteOfficial]

That is so inspiring to read :)

[@lebate.j.9545]

Wow..... I love it... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗🥰

[@01_abhijeet49]

You guys are going to heaven for the work yall do. The whole team

[@PianoteOfficial]

working on it!! 😇😇😇

[@jonathansinkala3623]

This is really amazing

[@marystacey2216]

So beautifull 😍

[@vacation_generation]

Brilliant.

[@warisansari9895]

Good guys❤️✨

[@addisuabayeneh3733]

wow it was talented lov zis ❤🙏

[@myungmusic2383]

Hi, I enjoyed your video.That's great. Thank you💞🎁

[@danny2478i]

Amazing

[@carmendullentelovino4719]

Very nice.thanks im watching..

[@johnnyschmidt6945]

Thanks 😊 more like this helps

[@johnmarabeas430]

Great stuff! Thanks! 😎👍

[@PianoteOfficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@boonong3895]

I just went wow...!

[@drepleipiano6338]

My Ears literally melted hearing this, and my fingers are running away from me XD. Thanks for the beautifull melodies. Insightful

[@drepleipiano6338]

Sorry i dont use telegram. Any other alternative? :)

[@THECHURCHCAT]

Well done

[@blessingmasango687]

This guy is talented

[@davidkaggulire3324]

Beautifully played

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@davidmesmacque8759]

Superbe approche détente et constructive, thank you 😁

[@PianoteOfficial]

you are very welcome!

[@astralresonance9951]

Good job both of you !🌌👏👏👏

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you!!

[@shukrabhotu2331]

Wow very Beautifully melodic paino sheet and pdf

[@thetums9668]

Teacher @Lisa you looked so good together like the piece Jesus Molina played.

[@marcosphotography]

wow that is really amazing and beautiful

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@arifwanphilemon7538]

woow, beautiful

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you! 😊

[@carmendullentelovino4719]

Wooow i like

[@startunes3934]

PRAISE GOD!!!👏👏🙌🙌🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊 THE MELODY IS VEEEERY GOOD TO THE EARS!🥺🥺🥺😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@jonathansinkala3623]

Wow

[@TheGracie710.53]

For picking the grades I asked my mom pick 4 random numbers between 1 and 7, she just went, “ 4, 2, 7 and 1,” not realising she made me do an octave, and I made sure it sounded beautiful. (I’ll even play it for her birthday

[@01_abhijeet49]

2 of my favourite people in the same screen💜

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thanks for being here :)

[@nancymarcondes6908]

Que adorável !❤️❤️Jésus Molina é brasileiro ? 🇧🇷gostaria de saber??? Muito boa live. Gracias 🙏

[@RuDomiv]

Jesús Molina is from Colombia

[@user-ql9rv7dv8m]

❤❤❤

[@katarzynajaninakozowska1893]

💙🙏🏻

[@Intiprofes]

A good dialogue presentation

[@jintosunny145]

❤️❤️

[@VitaminDada]

that’s why his name is also Jesus. He touches your soul eveytime when he plays. i could listen with that melodies all day . Great job all the time 😎😎😎

[@PianoteOfficial]

🙌🙌🙌

[@tipstop725]

"Lets pick a Key"... Me saying to myself please be C please be C!!! "lets go for F"... Dam it!!!

[@niiii_niiii]

Amazing vid XXX❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ifeoluwapraise_]

❤️

[@DjNemes1s]

Sounds amazing! Wish I had a clue what was going on

[@PianoteOfficial]

it will all come to you with practice and patience I promise :)

[@Koladejesugbemi]

Your piano always sounds great!! how do you achieve that sound?

[@PianoteOfficial]

Jesús loves to use more electric piano sounds in his playing.... usually they are called 'epiano' or something close

[@lisbethhernandez4559]

Never thought you would bring Jesus Molina🤯

[@PianoteOfficial]

it was a huge one for us!

[@JL-ji8ez]

greaaat how can i learn the basic of the third? 5th and 7th notes??' please i want to !!!

[@thedude4594]

Why am I crying 😭

[@PianoteOfficial]

its too beautiful :( :( :(

[@emiliocuberos]

HI, I'm a beginner :) How (03:14) are those chords Gm11 and Dm11 built? In my ignorance I see some keys missing and some in a different order when I compare those chords with the red pressed keys.

[@emiliocuberos]

My own clumsy novice answer: Gm11 “should be” G, Bb, D, F, A and C. But I read that “calling something an 11 chord doesn't necessarily mean that all of the extensions will be there, it only implies the presence of extensions. So a 11-chord might or might not have the 3rd, the 5th, and/or the 9th, depending on how it's voiced. But it will definitely have the root, the 7th, and the 11th, plus a selection of the other intervals”. And also Jesús here kind of changes the order of some notes of the chord, which I suppose that is also… voicings? And technically, if “most” the notes of the Gm11 chord are present, it’s still a Gm11.

[@WilliamDeCleveland]

They make it look so easy 😭

[@PianoteOfficial]

it is their gift, it is their curse!

[@eyedocnikhil]

Jesus Molina - You are God...

[@redispink5784]

Quick question! How do you avoid gaps in your playing? The song I'm learning right now I'm not moving my left hand fast enough to the next key.

[@andresbienrico]

Remember to also move your wrist and your arm - these should be the ones giving you your movement across wide intervals, instead of the fingers alone. Almost like an invisible string tugs on your wrist to the right or to the left, and your hand - because of how the wrist was tugged by the invisible string - moves at the same speed, in the same direction. Hope it helps!

[@StiIIGaming]

Playing the correct note at a slow speed is more important. The speed will come it might just take a few days or even a little longer. Be patient with yourself. You could also just practice that specific jump over and over being as slow as it needs to be to maintain accuracy of course. You’ve got this. 👊🎹

[@khalidachraf6498]

can you please do a tutorial of "lost time" by Javi Lobe.

[@PianoteOfficial]

ill put it on the list!

[@michaelwagner6995]

@Lisa🌹🧡🧡👼🏻😘

[@katarzynajaninakozowska1893]

✨️💙❤️✨️✨️💙❤️✨️✨️

[@brianwallington9744]

What is a “grade” please ? I am a newbie…

[@steveriggio8810]

Just another way of saying degree of the scale. For instance- A is the 3rd note in the F major scale, he referred to it as grade 3

[@brianwallington9744]

@@steveriggio8810 thank you very much Steve for your prompt and concise reply …now I understand.. you stay safe (covid) and take care now

[@King-ys7jj]

0:08

[@mikearthuruganda1203]

Hi how can I join minor chords with major chords

[@PianoteOfficial]

try experimenting with a specific key and then trying out all the diatonic chords in the scale..... for example C major has Cmajor Dminor Eminor Fmajor Gmajor Aminor and Bdiminished

[@samei_muzicmuzic3790]

He is himesh reshamiya brother he is the one behind all his songs who plays piano bcz i never seen himesh playing piano

[@patrickstocker1421]

the melody from kanye west ft. kid cudi moon 🌙 😇😜

[@PianoteOfficial]

ill have to go listen!!

[@nelsoning5803]

Love this... But, notes have LETTERS!?

[@victorkomolafe4982]

Notes can be represented using numbers or letters

[@MrAMwilson]

Where’s is the fee download pdf please

[@pauldown8621]

Hi Mike, The PDF is in the video description