At 39, I bought a cheap electric piano. In the years that followed my soul and my YouTube feed led me to videos with fewer and fewer view counts. There, I found gold.
On Sunday, February 20th 2022, I wrote an email to Mr. Connor Jones. Since then, every week, Connor teaches me piano. Connor has been my musical adviser for all aspects of this project. All things true in this book are true thanks to Connor. Mistakes, if any, are mine.
Connor is a gifted pianist with amazing perfect-pitch capabilities. With his humble and graceful approach he has become a global authority on true Jazz and the Barry Harris method. He has reached his level of virtuosity through deep study, a non-conformist attitude, and a profound devotion to music.
Reading, playing, and internalizing everything in this book – before or alongside – Connor’s exceptional videos on the Barry Harris method, should give you a solid foundation for your musical journey.
Connor, being a generous human being and all-around Mench, has provided me with inspiration and rare knowledge. These have been the vital forces pushing me forward with learning, playing, and writing.
I will be forever grateful.
Yair