Who Am I? Jeremy Shares His Pianistic and Professional Story

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Get to know Jeremy at a whole new level of depth! Egomaniac Jeremy Siskind shares 35 minutes of talking about his musical upbringing, teachers, progress, and life lessons.

[@TonyWinston]

I taught Yamaha JMC and YMC for 10 years. Trained. In Cerritos. Invaluable training

[@JeremySiskind]

No way! I love that program and it really was perfect for my learning style!

[@ramseyrhod]

Love you, Tony! Great to see my favourite jazz piano teachers interact.

[@janevonmaltzahn2667]

CONGRATS TO 20K OF "US" for being smart! And MANY THANKS TO YOU!

[@JeremySiskind]

Yes, there are definitely 20,000 geniuses here! Thanks for being one of them, Jane!

[@geoffep8784]

We are all grateful to you for unconditionally sharing your expertise for free, in such a clear and systematic style; always delivered with enthusiasm and humour.

[@JeremySiskind]

That is so very very nice, Geoff! Thank you!!!

[@marksimo4406]

Thank you Jeremy for sharing you - your bio

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks for watching, Mark! I appreciate you following the channel!

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

AudioBIOgraphy. WOW.Thank you for sharing,Maestro Jeremy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JeremySiskind]

Thank you, Brenda! You've been with this channel since the very beginning!

[@AlexHiltbrunner]

Your bio wasn’t useless at all … You can be proud of what you’ve achieved! 👍🏼🥳

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Alex! I've got a long way to go but it's been a good journey so far!

[@jerrycarter3293]

Thank you Jeremy! Very interesting and inspiring for me. I'm 78 and one of the most enjoyable parts of my retirement is being introduced to jazz piano using your books. I feel very fortunate to have found you! Biochemistry

[@JeremySiskind]

That's so fantastic, Jerry! I'm honored to be part of your journey!

[@micahslobcrud5958]

A chronobiological essay. Hard work pays off!

[@JeremySiskind]

Ooh, that's a million dollar word. "Chronobiological"! I've got a long way to go and a lot of work left to do...we'll see where it takes me!

[@bobbygadourymusic5476]

Loved hearing about your musical journey, Jeremy. Keep inspiring us all with your superb talent in jazz piano and teaching!

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm honored! Thanks fro checking it out, Bobby! Take good care!

[@Azoz195]

You are the most incredible teacher Jeremy and listening to your backstory goes along way to explaining why!

[@JeremySiskind]

That's so nice! Thank you, Azoz!!!!

[@StephenLyman-e4i]

Hey Cali Son…I watched the whole 36.17 min Bio….Wow! Nice mention of APA and Dan, Aaron, Emmet and Sully! Bravo on a pretty cool life …so far👏👏👏

[@JeremySiskind]

APA was the entryway to a lot of important relationships, both personal and professional! Plus, I got to stay with some really cool host families...

[@StephenLyman-e4i]

@@JeremySiskind anyone we know😉

[@sanferrera]

I had a lot of fun listening to your bio, while doing my daily sudoku :) Congrats on your first 20,000!

[@mcrumph]

Out of the biome of my garden, aubergines are my favorite. I've only been playing since last Sep. but I do have your book on jazz fundamentals. I am now another subscriber.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks so much, McRumph! Aubergines, eh???

[@jacobkuhlmann1616]

Wow! You've been all over! Glad to learn a bit more about you and hear your bio.

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, Jacob! I hope to see you soon!

[@Zeesboy]

Thanks so much for sharing some details of your inspiring journey. I'm a dedicated fan of your KZbin uploads. A gem of the KZbin jazz biosphere!

[@JeremySiskind]

That's awesome! Thank you, Zees!!!

[@jonrubin60]

Thanks so much Jeremy for sharing your jazz journey with us--and for guiding so many of us on ours! You would certainly be the most influential player in my jazz bio--helping channel my passion into understanding.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Jon! I'm so happy our paths have intersected!

[@darcynafe7821]

Great bio Jeremy. It’s nice to get to know an individual and his or her journey which brought them to where they are today. I really related to the influence of Yamaha Music in your life. I taught organ with Yamaha for a number of years and had the opportunity to meet some great jazz musicians through them. These players really inspired me musically. Thanks so much for the video! Darcy

[@JeremySiskind]

Ah, that's awesome. Yamaha has some great stuff going on. I was so fortunate that I ended up there!

[@javilalima]

I really enjoyed learning more about your BIO. Warm regards!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Javi! Be well, my friend!

[@meserretorcan1228]

Good to have you. Learnt a lot from your Fullerton classes and your books. 😊

[@JeremySiskind]

Sending you a big hug, Meserret!!!!

[@11AMR99]

Awesome bio and delivery, Jeremy! Thanks for creating and sharing it!

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, AMR! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@ramseyrhod]

Amazing story, Jeremy. I really like your videos and bought the 3 Jazz Piano Books. It's great to see you on the Open Studio platform as well! Keep it up!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thank you, Ramsey! I'm honored to be part of your learning journey!

[@brian106699]

This is an incredibly inspirational bio. So many elements of your genius are now apparent.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thank you, Brian!!!

[@johncurtis5042]

No wonder you are such a great teacher and performer

[@JeremySiskind]

That's very kind, John! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@dmac0473]

Thanks for sharing your story, Jeremy! I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors, both in life and in music. with all my love, Duncan W. McMillan

[@JeremySiskind]

Lovely to see you pop up here, Duncan! I hope you're well, my friend!

[@dmac0473]

@@JeremySiskind: Thank you, Jeremy!🙏🎹❤️

[@hoodpianogirl]

Congrats on the milestone! Love your videos 🎉

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, Hood Piano Girl!

[@octobee-cw3gw]

Thanks for sharing your bio, Jeremy :D

[@JeremySiskind]

My pleasure, Octobee! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@marklarson596]

Really interesting Jeremy. Thanks for letting us get to know you, your mentors and key experiences.You are the supreme educator/artist!

[@JeremySiskind]

That's very, very kind! Thank you, Mark!

[@AgustinRavasi]

Very inspiring to hear your trajectory and biography. Thanks for your videos! Great content!

[@AgustinRavasi]

Saludos desde Argentina

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks so much, Augustin! I appreciate you watching!

[@lika332]

So fun and interesting to hear about your journey! Now I need a bio break🙂

[@JeremySiskind]

Lol, I need a break too after all that blabbing!

[@blanebostock]

Bio absorbed! Thanks for everything you share with us. I am a flamenco guitarist and jazz musician, been playing for 60 years, have worked with some legends in both genres; consider myself a beginner regardless! Your resume is staggering, and I Love the way you take care of music and share your findings so clearly and with obvious consideration. I.get such a charge every time I watch.

[@JeremySiskind]

That is so very nice! Thank you for sharing that!

[@jangerdes9245]

Thanks for this great and honest video ! So interesting to experience your path as a professional musician!

[@JeremySiskind]

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@Capwnql]

Oh, wow I didn't know you studied under Hendelman. His arrangements are just next level, never mind his playing. :) His "Anthropology" has got to be the best arrangement of the tune out there.

[@JeremySiskind]

Tamir's been a genius for a long long time and it seems like in the past few years he's finally getting his due as a solo artist in addition to being one of the best arrangers in the game. I'm lucky he's a mentor and friend!

[@paulr494]

BIO.... Thanks for sharing - people's journeys are fascinating (and yours is pretty amazing) and that community college experience seems to have worked as I'd definitely be one of those people who need it broken down and simplified to make steps forward. There is a lot of of Jazz content out there in all forms, but yours in one of the 2 or 3 that I'd recommend, and you have content on one of the others! :)

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm honored, Paul! It's funny how we all stumble towards our destinies, in one way or another. I'm still stumbling over here...

[@kristinaleemusic]

Great to get more of your life story!

[@JeremySiskind]

Aw, Kristina! Thanks for watching!!! I'm so happy we've been a part of each others' journeys.

[@jonahorlofsky5999]

Very much enjoyed hearing your story. Biofuel for my next practice session.

[@JeremySiskind]

Awesome! Happy practicing, Jonah!

[@donm3986]

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Very interesting. Also, loved the chords, transitioning from the introduction to the narrative. And, I highly recommend your book Playing Solo Jazz Piano, for people to buy(-o).

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm honored! Thanks much, Don!

[@my-melodiespublishing]

What a cool story and video Jeremy thanks for sharing! Hendelman came to Topeka a number of years ago with Jeff Hamilton and gave a masterclass. I still remember that masterclass and wow, what an outstanding musician and nice guy!

[@JeremySiskind]

Tamir's a total genius and incredible pianist...and an incredibly nice and enthusiastic person!

[@miTnosnhoJ]

Hope to keep seeing your bio on Open Studio!

[@JeremySiskind]

For sure! I'm very active teaching on Open Studio Pro and my ballads course should come out this year 🤞

[@WheresMyFlyingCar]

I saw Tamir Hendelman with Jeff Hamilton at the Gilmore Festival a number of years ago. I'd never heard of him, and was completely blown away. It was interesting to hear about your experience at WMU, I didn't know that about your BIO. I grew up in the area and in high school studied (if you can call it that) with a few profs there. Great channel, congrats on 20K!

[@JeremySiskind]

Tamir’s incredible and the Gilmore Festival is such an asset to that community! I would go to two concerts a day at least during the festival when I was living there.

[@AngelaMylesBeeching]

Beautiful! Thanks, Jeremy-loved hearing your full Bio-story-So inspiring!

[@JeremySiskind]

Angela! I didn’t expect you to watch this - it’s lovely for your name to pop up, I think of you often!

[@AngelaMylesBeeching]

@@JeremySiskind It's terrific!

[@TheIrrationalist]

It's great to learn about your biography. You've used your intelligence to navigate the world of the arts really well. That's not easy to do!

[@JeremySiskind]

That's so nice! I'm still finding my path but hopefully what I'm doing is bringing joy to people in some way!

[@embrown23]

Man you put in the time! It’s always amazing to me how entrepreneurial musicians have to be. Impressive.

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm put in a lot of time on my craft and I've been very lucky with opportunities and mentors. Wishing you the same!!!

[@embrown23]

@@JeremySiskind Thanks. Also those Debussy etudes are no joke. Just discovered them a few weeks ago and wow!

[@GeorgiAndre]

Thanks, Jeremy, I love your channel and watch nearly all of your lessons. Incredible teacher, incredible player - and I like the bio-twist of you studying literature! Didn't know about you Debussy background - one day. I need to find out how to combine Claude D. and Bill E. Thanks again. To the next 20k.

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, Georgi! Debussy and Bill are not so far apart, really…I think you’ll find a lot of commonality!

[@dennisgullotti7795]

Enjoyed the “bio”. Interesting journey. Keep up the great work.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks much, Dennis! It was fun having you in class last semester!

[@martingravel1157]

Awesome path. Thanks for sharing!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks for watching, Martin! I'm grateful!

[@Keys_To_Clarity]

Congratulations on 20k subs… Onward and upward!.. and yes, this IS a classy channel 😅.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks! Wishing you the best!

[@bradnegard5520]

I watched the whole way through without needing a bio break, lol. On a serious note: I find it helpful to know more about the background of people I'm learning from. Not necessarily to prove their credentials, but to help understand what shaped their development. Thanks

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, Brad! I'm honored you took the time to watch. It was fun to recall some of the twists and turns that I've taken along the way (and, boy, I hope there are still some twists and turns left in the future...)

[@edzielinski]

Fascinating, and really helpful to understand where you are coming from musically and educationally. It prompted me to think a little deeper about playing piano, learning about music, and the role of great teachers. There's a certain level of technical skill that's required to play standard pieces in a professional setting, and then another level that's required to play the virtuosic material, and to play in a deeply skilled group. But not everyone needs that, depending on what they are trying to achieve. Plus, it seems that beyond a certain level, you start to move into areas where the rules start to become a bit more fuzzy, and it becomes more about artistic vision and style. I've been studying the Jazz Piano Fundamentals book, and since I started learning piano later in life, its certain that I won't be playing at the higher levels, so I'm wondering if you have any thoughts about getting the most out of playing jazz and making it rewarding at the novice to possibly intermediate levels and what might be overlooked, but important.

[@JeremySiskind]

That's a thoughtful comment and question, Ed! A few thoughts I'd have would be: 1) Don't wait before jumping in with others. Jump in ASAP! Make a fool of yourself and get better each time; 2) Don't compare (easier said than done but it's so important); 3) Get into a routine, really stick to it, and then don't feel guilty for not doing more. That helps me to enjoy the process!

[@edzielinski]

@@JeremySiskind Thanks. I'll keep those points in mind and pass them along to my mom who is not learning jazz, but has returned to learning keyboard. We support each other with encouragement, and inspiration from great teachers like yourself. 👍

[@josephadjei8962]

I knew it 😂 I watched an interview of Justin Lee Schultz and he mentioned your name. He really talks about you in a great light.

[@JeremySiskind]

Justin is such a lovely person in addition to being an absolute freak of a musician!

[@josephadjei8962]

@JeremySiskind I have started listening to lots of blues repertoire (Wyton Kelly) and Bebop(Bud Powell) etc I hope it will help me out, cuz I'm gonna start learning jazz

[@tommasocollalti6441]

Glad you shared your Life experience Jeremy ! Thank you. It's been very very interesting follow your story!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Tom! I'm always reassured to remember that the word "career" literally means "wandering," and I definitely feel like wandering is what I'm doing!

[@curtisrollo]

Cool story! I loved the bio.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Curtis! Thank you for watching and being part of it!

[@pianoman_JP]

Love this video, if I ever get to LA I'd love a lesson! Bio for now.

[@JeremySiskind]

Come over any time, John! Thanks for following the channel!

[@RobertHugginsDJ]

😃😃😃What a Great BIOgraphy! I thoroughly enjoyed your story. It is one thing to study music; it is quite another to make money doing it, and you are. Well done!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Robert! Hopefully I'm providing something of value for folks - that's what makes me feel good.

[@timwood1987]

I didn’t know Nottingham has a piano competition 😅. I saw your amazing performance there quite a while ago. My Grandad was born in Nottingham; been there a number of times! Home of Robin Hood etc haha

[@JeremySiskind]

The Nottingham competition ended shortly after the year in which I participated, but it was a pretty cool thing while it lasted

[@mfurman]

It was extremely interesting and inspiring. I am in owe. Thank you very much, Jeremy! Michael

[@JeremySiskind]

That's so nice. Thanks for requesting the video. It seems like it's more interesting to people than I expected!

[@billweathers5080]

Well done bio, Jeremy! I have several of your books, and they're great. Funny, but I have a real Cousin Eddie whose English lit master's is from Columbia!

[@JeremySiskind]

Nice! Say hey to cousin Eddie for me! 😉

[@louismaiden8360]

Great stuff Jeremy, love it and wish more content creators would do this

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It felt self-indulgent, but that's great that you connected! 😉

[@dannuttle9005]

"the premieres of 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'" Insert here the longest sigh imaginable of me wishing I had been there.

[@JeremySiskind]

Me too! I think it's so amazing my dad got to see that as a boy!

[@tenacious2224]

Hey Jeremy. It's always interesting to learn the biology that makes a man. 😊 I just wanted to compliment your Jazz Fundamentals Books once again. I own a decent number of books and yours stand head and shoulders above the best. I really like the linked videos. They really are top-notch stuff. I hope you we see more of them in the future. I have a question: When you lived in Michigan, did you ever go to the Detroit Jazz Festival? Thanks.

[@josephalvarez5315]

Didn't know you had so many legendary teachers damn. And also casually dropping "yeah I played the debussy etudes" those are INSANELY hard you're a beast Bio bio bio

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm been lucky to have some extraordinary mentors! And, yeah, those Debussy etudes are no joke. I learned a lot!

[@rillloudmother]

Holy shit! you were on piano jazz? that's basically automatic legend status, even Eubie Blake was on pj...

[@JeremySiskind]

I know - it's hard to believe. Marian was so gracious and lovely!

[@donschneider7953]

BIO - Fun to to hear about how your journey has intersected with other notable musicians and KZbinrs.

[@JeremySiskind]

It's a small world out there musically. It's really interesting to see how everybody's found their own path!

[@savlecz1187]

I was really excited to hear you mention Emmet Cohen. It would be a treat to see you play at Emmet's Place!

[@JeremySiskind]

I've known Emmet for a long time and he's always been an incredible pianist and a magnetic personality. It's great to see him reaching such a wide audience!

[@milofonz7505]

Now this is pretty biotastic! What about your Idyllwild time though? I was lookin’ forward to hearing about it. Also if you are reading this, do you know the great Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba? You should check him out I’ve been transcribing his song Prologo Comienzo off his album Discovery, and it’s been blowing my mind. I think you specifically could make some really cool exercises based off his unique playing. Anyway keep on doing your thing Jeremy I look forward to your videos quite frequently 👍

[@JeremySiskind]

Idyllwild...I camped there as a high-schooler and then taught there for the summer program and one year. It's a great program! I don't know Gonzalo personally, but of course I know his music. He's one of the piano geniuses of our time!

[@milofonz7505]

@@JeremySiskind Wait a second, does that mean you don’t work there anymore? Forgive me if I’m mistaken, but I thought you were part of their yearly faculty?

[@quercus243]

Thanks for sharing your bio, I enjoyed it. About that 2 videos a week thing - it wound up pushing me away. Tried to watch it all, but it was too much. I get why you're doing it, and Bach and Vivaldi did it too. But personally I'd rather have the pleasant surprise of an an unpredictable and less frequent release schedule.

[@JeremySiskind]

Yep, I would never suggest to any student that they watch all of my videos, but hopefully people will find the right video at the right time for them!

[@neilfaeskene4978]

I've placed an order ...

[@sarahlovessweden]

Inspiring BIO. Bio is actually the word for cinema in Swedish - pronounced a bit differently though!

[@JeremySiskind]

Wow, you really do love Sweden! 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanmallalieu2652]

Thanks for sharing your daunting experiences… I’ll be bio-ing your book. Bio bio blackbird…

[@JeremySiskind]

Niiiiiiiice! Thanks for watching, Jonathan! Bio for now!

[@flober1970]

Impressive biology !

[@JeremySiskind]

Haha, I don't claim to have great biology!

[@flober1970]

@@JeremySiskind would make a good album title !

[@michelleaalders4550]

Bio (Very interesting journey by the way !)

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks, Michelle! I’ve been very lucky and continue to be lucky!

[@doncleary5531]

I made a DNA joke in my biology class but no one laughed….Guess my thymine was off. BIO GEORGE! A hell of a journey!

[@JeremySiskind]

Lol that one goes over my head but I’m sure it was hilarious for those scientists out there. 😂

[@Steve-xl1en]

Fascinating life you have lead Jeremy, and will no doubt continue to lead. Maybe its me not being from America that I am asking this, but I am curious why you didn't move back to NYC? I thought that would be the mecca for jazz musicians. bio bio bio!! ;)

[@JeremySiskind]

I adore New York, but in academia you don’t always have a choice about where your next job takes you!

[@sueonishenko155]

@@JeremySiskind Yes, New York really misses you!

[@mfurman]

Jeremy, Would you by any chance have any advice about playing jazz on Hammond organ vs. playing jazz on the piano? Your Bio let me believe that you know everything 😊 Thank you, Michael Ps. I have been buying you older books about improvisation. I also have Perpetual Motion Etudes book.

[@JeremySiskind]

Hm, I've never really played a Hammond organ, so I'm not really the guy to do that. Sorry, but I'd suggest looking elsewhere for that one.

[@mfurman]

@@JeremySiskind Thank you Jeremy 😊

[@wtf077]

Mr Jeremy can u make a video playing night in tunisia for 10mins straight pls 🙏

[@JeremySiskind]

I'll put it on my brainstorm list. Thanks!

[@wtf077]

@@JeremySiskind I am the one who thanks you 😂🌹

[@kwandrei]

Bio - Jimmy and I talk about you all the time - "Did you see the picture of him at the piano with the baby?!" "How does he ever find the time to do all that?" "Jeremy would disagree but why don't you try this?"

[@JeremySiskind]

Aw, I'm honored. You're both such great people. It makes me really happy that you were able to connect!

[@dominicyang9886]

Biofuel

[@deprospero]

This was bioluminescent!

[@Keys_To_Clarity]

Congratulations on 20k subs… Onward and upward!.. and yes, this IS a classy channel 😅.

[@JeremySiskind]

Ooh, you think this is classy? Wow, I've got to start dressing up better for my videos! 😂

[@Keys_To_Clarity]

That was such a trip! Day got heavy so I had to come back to finish the video. It still baffles me how well you maintain the continuity/coherence of your thoughts. Like you’re working with the latest apple BIOnic… I’d have lost all flow to a million tangents.. Do you have space for new students? There are no jazz teachers where I am, and I could really use the guidance

[@JeremySiskind]

@@Keys_To_Clarity I always recommend taking my remote community college class - more info at www.jeremysiskind.com/jazzclass/. It's starting up again in about a month!

[@JeremySiskind]

Here's a video where I talked about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4TdiamVgcaDgKc

[@judyandbrianhoward5649]

Hey Jeremy, Brian here. Such a generous offering of your musical and artistic history. Congratulations on accumulating so many acolytes, and I’m sure they’ll be many more to come, and I’m so extremely fortunate to be one of them. Again, it was such a privilege meeting with you at your studio in LB.