Beginner

Your First Jam Session Starts Here.

Follow a real jazz trio from your first chord to your first jam inside Jazz Piano Foundations – the all-in-one practice home for beginner pianists.

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Adam Maness teaches Satin Doll

The tunes you’ll actually play

Weekly lessons that go deep on the jazz standards you’ll hear at the jam session, so when the band counts it off, you’re ready.

Bob DeBoo teaches rhythm on Take the A Train & the trio at the piano

Practice with the band

Every lesson includes guided practice with the Open Studio trio, so you’re playing real music with real musicians from day one.

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A clear pathway

No more YouTube rabbit holes. No more guesswork. Open the dashboard and see exactly where you are, and what to play today.

Everything You Need to Practice. In Order.

Five stops on your dashboard. Walk them in order, or jump to what you need.

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  1. 1
    Start here

    Jazz Piano Jump-Start

    Kickstart your jazz piano journey with Adam Maness & Peter Martin.

    7 lessons + Guided Practice
  2. 2
    Learn real tunes

    Weekly Lessons

    Build your repertoire one tune at a time with Guided Practice Sessions that cover every angle.

    One tune every six weeks
  3. 3
    Go deeper, in order

    Core Piano Pathway

    Move from beginner to advanced through step-by-step piano courses, so you always know what’s next.

    24+ courses
  4. 4
    Get specific

    Skill Pathways

    Strengthen the exact skill that’s holding you back with deep dive courses at your level.

    Rhythm • beginner to advanced
  5. 5
    Dive into the masters

    Collections

    Ellington? Monk? Wonder? Learn the music that inspires you with songbook collections.

    Duke Ellington · Standards · more
The 5 ingredients · woven through every stop
Ear Training Technique Voicings Improvisation Rhythm

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  • Guided, Step-by-Step Pathways
  • 2,500+ Lessons From the Pros
  • Weekly Mentor Session With Legends
  • Practice Along With a Real Trio
  • New Content Every Week
  • 14-Day Free Trial

Open Studio Annual

$33/mo

$468 $390 yearly

  • Guided, Step-by-Step Pathways
  • 2,500+ Lessons From the Pros
  • Weekly Mentor Session With Legends
  • Practice Along With a Real Trio
  • New Content Every Week
  • 14-Day Free Trial
  • Get 2 Months FREE Each Year

Real Progress. Real Musicians.

The Open Studio Promise

Join today. Practice for 30 days.

If you don’t see improvement in:

  • Your improvisational confidence
  • Your repertoire knowledge
  • Your technical facility
  • Your understanding of jazz theory

Simply email support@openstudiojazz.com

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FAQ

Open Studio is the #1 online jazz lessons platform and the largest online community of jazz musicians worldwide. Learn from world-class artists and connect with fellow players to live your most musical life.

Yes. Your Open Studio membership includes our complete catalog of recorded courses. All instruments. All artists.

Most members see progress with 15-20 minutes daily. Lessons are designed for busy players with unpredictable schedules. You can practice at 6am or midnight – we’re always open.