Jazz Lab

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Jazz Lab

Noah Kellman

14 episodes

1 month ago

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...

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Episodes (14/14)

Jazz Lab

Inside J3PO’s Mind: Secrets of Jazz, Synths & Reharmonization

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Jazz Lab

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.

3 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Jazz Lab

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...

5 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Jazz Lab

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

9 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Jazz Lab

Pianist Holger Marjamaa Shares EXPERT Gospel Harmony Secrets! | Jazz Lab Ep. 10

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!

11 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Jazz Lab

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.

1 year ago

1 hour 36 minutes

Jazz Lab

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

1 year ago

2 hours

Jazz Lab

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/5jiT1YyFollow Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven...

1 year ago

1 hour 58 minutes

Jazz Lab

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, Thumpas...

1 year ago

1 hour

Jazz Lab

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, a forward-thinking musician who first came to the public's attention during his time with trumpeter Terence Blanchard. 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 began playing piano a...

2 years ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Jazz Lab

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.

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Jazz Lab

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 improvisa...

3 years ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Jazz Lab

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 Coll...

3 years ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Jazz Lab

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. Kenny's Ne...

3 years ago

1 hour 32 minutes