Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play  Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverInverted Melodic Minor ShapesLearnHow to construct Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes using Arpeggio and Scale MotionPlayInverted Melodic Minor Shapes using Enclosures to develop Jazz VocabularyFor maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while studying and practicing Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets (beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs (ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1:C Minor Root PositionDemo 2:C Minor 1st InversionDemo 3:C Minor 2nd InversionDemo 4:C Minor 3rd InversionDemo 5:Root Target EnclosuresDemo 6:3rd Target Note EnclosuresDemo 7:5th Target Note EnclosuresDemo 8:7th Target Note EnclosuresDemo 9II-V-I Progression, Arpeggio MotionDemo 10II-V-I Progression, Scale MotionConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show