Q: Hey Bill, I've spent my whole life playing classical pieces on piano, which involves very little creativity. I want to get into improvisation; are there any exercises or approaches you'd recommend? Or is it simply a matter of playing notes until something sounds good? I've tried that but tend to make similar-sounding tunes over and over. Are there any jazz piano concepts you'd recommend I learn? Thanks.
A: it's like learning to talk. unfortunately i don't remember how to learn that. but i suspect that you just have to try to communicate your every thought, through the communication device (in this case, the piano). and if the communication isn't getting through then i think you just have to keep doing it, but don't forget to have fun. fun is a powerful element of communication, anyway