SECRETS of PLAYING UP-TEMPO like the masters!

PLAYING UP-TEMPO is a skill every improviser needs to master—but too often, fast tempos create tension, rushed time, and that dreaded “runaway train” feeling. In this lesson, I share one of the most important practice approaches I’ve found for developing relaxed, confident time at any tempo. The goal isn’t just to survive fast tempos—it’s to feel comfortable, in control, and able to play your best when the music speeds up. This lesson focuses on building a solid internal pulse so that time becomes a relaxed constant. In the next video, we’ll tackle the other half of the equation: how to make your lines flow effortlessly at high speeds. The intro performance comes from a video in which I build a track from scratch in Native Instruments MASCHINE and then improvise over it:    • George Whitty Solo:  Fun With Maschine (Fa...   🎯 This lesson is for you if you want to: • Eliminate the “runaway train” feeling at fast tempos • Develop the relaxed, driving time feel great jazz musicians have • Stay locked into the groove without feeling rushed • Free up your attention so you can focus on creating better lines 🎹 In this video you’ll learn: • Why advanced players make fast tempos look effortless • A proven practice method for becoming relaxed at any tempo • How to develop commanding time that projects confidence and authority • Why mastering time first makes improvisation easier 👉 FREE PDFs Download the Hanon exercise featured in this video, plus my Pentatonic Over/Under Exercise on Patreon:   / georgewhitty   🎓 COMING SOON I’m currently developing a new subscription-based Jazz Piano program following my departure from ArtistWorks. It will be a complete distillation of my teaching approach—from beginning jazz piano through advanced improvisation. More details coming later this summer. 🔔 Subscribe for more lessons on what I call the “Physics Principles of Jazz”—practical, logical concepts that work in real musical situations. NEXT UP: Playing Relaxed and Defeating Stage Fright    • STAGE FRIGHT:  And one powerful technique ...   ⚡ FOLLOW ME Patreon:   / georgewhitty   Instagram: @GeoWhitty Facebook: GeorgeWhittyMusic #JazzPiano #JazzImprovisation #UpTempo #JazzPractice #Improvisation #PianoLesson #JazzEducation #GeorgeWhitty #SwingFeel #TimeFeel