The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Is it much of a stretch for a classically trained pianist to leap to a jazz style piano if they had the interest to study it?
Can someone who has never played the piano before learn to play jazz piano, or is it better to have some experience first?
It's certainly possible to start with jazz piano, but having some experience with piano or music in general can be helpful. A solid foundation in traditional piano technique can provide a good basis for learning to play jazz.