John C. O'Leary III

John C. O'Leary III

Inside the Intro: A Guided Walkthrough

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John C. O'Leary III, PhD
Jun 20, 2025
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This week’s lesson is something a little different. I hit record while improvising an intro at the piano—and then broke it down, moment by moment, to explain the thinking behind it.

Whether you’re trying to craft stronger intros or just curious about the improviser’s mindset, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas take shape on the keys.


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