Turn what you know about jazz into music you can play. Study one-to-one with performing jazz pianist and vocalist Seiya Matsushita, from your first jazz standards to more advanced improvisation and ensemble playing.
Build practical harmony, from seventh chords and extensions to clear piano voicings.
Connect scales, chord tones and melodic ideas to real jazz progressions.
Work on swing feel, rhythmic placement, vocal accompaniment and playing with a band.
Learn intros, melodies, solos and endings as parts of a complete performance.
Watch two performances to hear Seiya Matsushita’s touch, phrasing, and ensemble playing.
Explore Seiya Matsushita’s work as a jazz pianist through his leader album. Lessons connect practical playing with chord voicings, improvisation, and ensemble skills.
Learn to develop original melodies, chord progressions, harmony, and song structure through lessons tailored to your musical goals.
A solo piano album of original compositions inspired by traditional Japanese colors. Explore the music as an example of composition and arranging.
Listen to “Still Missing You” on Spotify
Seiya Matsushita studied jazz piano at Kunitachi College of Music and performs in Japan and internationally. He teaches practical jazz piano, voice and piano-and-voice, helping students connect musical ideas to real playing.
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Explore practical articles on voicings, harmony, jazz standards and more. Bring what you learn into your own playing.
Explore free jazz piano resources →Explore feedback from students and find out more about the approach to lessons at Pivo Music School.
Read student experiences →USD prices are fixed regional rates shown as examples. Japanese yen and euro rates are available on the main website; existing students may have different rates.
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Yes. Lessons are tailored to your background, including classical or pop players new to jazz.
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Yes. Jazz vocals, piano-and-voice, theory and improvisation are also available.