“Great different exercises re intervals, arpeggios, etc. I’ll be putting Shai’s techniques on infinite loop!”

“Takeaway: That you have to practice incredibly dull, boring and repetitive things, to make beautiful, spontaneous music. :)”

[00:00:00]: Introduction
[00:00:09]: Intro Performance  
[00:02:29]: Shai’s Practice Routine
[00:04:13]: On Practicing Without Being in Shape  
[00:04:55]: Exploring All Musical Branches
[00:05:43]: Importance of Inspired Practice  
[00:08:21]: Play in Challenging Keys!
[00:09:29]: Limit Yourself to Specific Keys & One-Hand Practice
[00:10:01]: Barry Harris’ 6th Diminished Concept  
[00:12:35]: Explore Diatonic Chords  
[00:13:47]: Using Drop Two & Harmonic Exploration
[00:16:15]: Spread Out Chords & Apply Them
[00:17:06]: Apply Harmonic Concepts to Horn Lines
[00:19:05]: Applying Arpeggio Exercises
[00:20:37]: How to Incorporate Arpeggios into Your Playing 
[00:21:09]: Use the Whole Piano Range in Arpeggio Exercise  
[00:25:45]: Practicing with Pattern-Based Techniques
[00:26:25]: Cycle Patterns & Transpose Them  
[00:29:47]: Apply Arpeggio Exercises Musically
[00:31:24]: Western vs. Middle Eastern Music Differences 
[00:34:55]: Explore Emotional Effects of Notes in Improv  
[00:38:12]: Voice-leading with Triads (bassist A. Cohen Infl.)
[00:39:01]: Triad & Voice Leading Games 
[00:40:55]: How to Approach Unique Tunes (with Avishai)
[00:43:17]: Simplify Complex Rhythms in Practice (No Harmony!)
[00:46:38]: How Shai Learns New Tunes
[00:49:20]: Transpose & Understand the Song DNA  
[00:50:54]: Value the Source Material when Learning Standards!  
[00:51:39]: On Turning Down a Berklee Full Scholarship
[00:54:41]: How to Make Progress (Child-like Curiosity)
[00:56:32]: Sing Along & Compose Melodically!
[00:57:45]: Overcoming Bad Habits
[01:00:09]: Ego & Reframing Attitude re Competition in Music
[01:03:49]: Preparing & Recording for ECM  
[01:05:30]: On Minimalism & Other Influences
[01:07:33]: Composing for ECM Recordings  
[01:09:46]: How to Create Simplicity in Complex Music  
[01:10:17]: Assembling Groups & Composing for ECM
[01:11:33]: Running Efficient Recording Sessions  
[01:12:01]: How to Prepare for Complex Compositions  
[01:13:46]: Preparing for Recording Sessions  
[01:15:28]: Reworking Standards: Sentimental Mood Example  
[01:17:09]: Using Harmonic Cycles
[01:21:24]: Band Performance: In a Sentimental Mood  
[01:27:06]: Scales & Tonal Centers: Middle East vs. West
[01:28:21]: Shai’s Very Favorite Musicians & Inspirations
[01:29:49]: Discussing Questlove’s Creative Quest & Creativity  
[01:30:51]: Final Performance