Jazz & Improv Piano Coaching in Chicago, IL and Online

Play Jazz & Improv on the Piano like a “Natural”

Play by ear, improvise, and come up with spontaneous melodies by the end of your first lesson!

If you want to learn piano or just get better, you may know…

Improvising on the Piano can feel impossible to learn.

You try to play by ear, but it never comes out sounding like you imagined

You try to play new sheet music or chords on the fly, but it takes too long to make it sound good

You try to come up with spontaneous melodies, but get tripped up or overwhelmed

The solution?

“Improv Like a Natural” Piano Lessons

Individual tailored lessons to get you playing jazz and improvising on the piano like a natural!

Improv & Jazz Coaching designed to help you:

  • Play piano by ear from day one — yes, really!

  • Play new sheet music you just saw for the first time (so you can play anything, any time)

  • Come up with spontaneous melodies that actually sound good

  • Learn how to use both hands while you do it!

Jordan Christianson, Your “Improv & Jazz” Piano Coach

“Jordan is a wonderful teacher who explains things intuitively and clearly. He integrated our work on movement with musical concepts in creative ways that made my process of learning to play the piano much more fun - and helped me stay in touch with the music.”

- Alex

What do you get with “Improv Like A Natural” Piano Lessons?

“Natural Improv” Studio Lessons

Up to 4 studio lessons a month designed to help you play by ear, play new sheet music in minutes, and come up with spontaneous jazz melodies on the go!

“Practice with Me” Real Time Sessions

Live practice sessions with an award-winning pianist to help you play by ear and start playing spontaneous Jazz & Improv music in a few sessions!

Anytime Access via Email

No waiting until our next studio session to get help with your piano journey. You get access to me anytime!

Nate’s Story: From Overwhelmed to Playing Jazz & Improv Like a Natural…

“Jordan is really good at keeping me focused on what’s important. I want to be trying like 10 different things, but he has me hone in on the two or three skills that matter. I can actually feel myself becoming a better improviser. And this is just the beginning!”

- Nate (California)

Get started now!

Leave your details below and I’ll give you a call or e-mail within 24 hours to setup your 1st free Improv & Jazz piano session.

Please note: Due to limited studio spots, spaces are limited to 2 per week so it’s recommended to reserve your session as soon as possible.

Got questions?

  • Fill out the form above and I’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours to schedule your 1st free trial session.

  • Some piano teachers are very rigid with what they teach...

    That's not the case here!

    I work around your preferences so that learning piano is a joy, not a chore.

    That said, for improv, many of my students enjoy playing Jazz.

    Music like:

    • The Blues

    • Ragtime

    • Stride Piano

    • Boogie-Woogie

    The direction we take is entirely up to you...

    Fill out the form above and we can have a chat about what you like before scheduling your 1st free trial session.

  • My method of teaching Piano is unique thanks to the Taubman Approach.

    With this method, I help you become more aware of your movements so the piano starts to feel like a natural "extension" of your body over time.

    That way, you learn faster and can start playing more complex musical pieces in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods!

  • I offer a few different packages based on your needs.

    When you fill out the form above, we'll have a quick chat and I'll recommend the program that's best for you.

  • I teach both in the Chicago area and online via Zoom.

If you want to level up your piano playing, start playing by ear, and craft spontaneous Jazz music on the fly, Book a lesson with Piano without Pain and see how my method makes all the difference.

Book your free trial lesson now!