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There is little doubt that the harmonic knowledge and idiomatic insights required to excel at jazz piano are not going to be gained whilst the teacher is but one step ahead of the student but having classical technique lessons and spending some time listening to, watching and talking to jazz pianists may allow for some progress. THe problem with affordabilty re: lessons is a very real one. Music lessons of £30 (UK) are pretty much a middle-class luxury. Having said that, a genuinly commited student can always find a player who will teach him or her for free. A really great student is astonishingly rare!
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