Hey everyone 
We’re excited to announce our latest course launch:
Piano & Voice: Jazz Duo Essentials 
- w/ Tuomo & Thilia
Piano & Voice: Jazz Duo Essentials - is a step-by-step course to mastering vocal accompaniment in a jazz setting.
Through six in-depth lessons, pianist Tuomo Uusitalo and vocalist Thilia Tamminen explore the art of duo performance covering piano-voice interaction, chord voicings, comping techniques, stylistic interpretation, intros, outros, rubato, and more.
Featuring in-depth discussions and performances of jazz standards, this course offers practical insights for pianists and vocalists alike who want to develop confidence, communication, and creativity in a jazz duo setting.
Access the full course here:
Across six in-depth lessons, Tuomo and Thilia explore:
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Vocal Accompaniment Foundations: Techniques and insights for working with vocalists. Learn how to support a vocalist during performance.
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Voicing Options: 3-note voicings, extended voicings, and drop-2 configurations. We also explore chord substitution and reharmonisation.
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Comping: Practical comping techniques for ballads and medium swing tunes. Discover useful comping patterns for accompanying singers on jazz standards.
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Perfmance Dynamics: Learn how to navigate intros, outros, endings, and rubato sections. Discover how to build trust and space within a duo piano/vocal setting.
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Full performances of “Fly Me To The Moon,” “There Will Never Be Another You,” “Misty,” “Autumn Leaves,” “In A Sentimental Mood,”and “Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered” with real-time reflection and discussion
Whether you’re a pianist looking to refine your accompaniment style, or a vocalist wanting to understand the collaborative process more deeply, this course is packed with practical advice and musical examples.
Big thanks to @Tuomo and @Thilia for their wonderful teaching and insights.
This series is a must-watch for anyone interested in developing their skills as a jazz accompanist or learning to collaborate more musically in a piano/vocal duo setting.
Let us know your thoughts, questions, or reflections on the lessons — we’d love to hear from you!