From top-performing Jazz pianist Jeff Colella comes this groundbreaking book on music theory, skill development, and the art of improvisation. Jeff Colella is one of California's most in-demand Jazz pianists. His post-bop style has granted him multiple tours, a faculty position, and a widely successful career as both a performer and a producer. In Love Music , Colella lets readers in on his personal musical philosophy and conception, helping aspiring professionals and veterans alike to understand some of the most profound truths of musical performance. Bringing together actionable techniques with research-supported theory, the book promises to broaden our perspectives on how we learn, teach and perform the music we love.. Readers will learn: Advanced learning and piano techniques Appropriate forms of expression for a given performance The importance of our conception of time How improvisation comes from an understanding of harmony and form Why listening skills are critical to our learning, understanding and performance A path to finding our own unique musical voices Colella offers fresh new perspectives on how to use theoretical knowledge, where its limits reside, and how to tap into music-making that comes from the soul. As a decades-long teacher and practitioner of his art, he brings ample experience to the table. With ideas suitable for every musical style and genre, Love Music will be a go-to resource for teachers, students, and performers of all levels.