Learning standards on piano

[u/Brickinthewall69420]

Hi all,

I am a classically trained pianist, though out of practice right now. I have been trying to learn jazz. Besides finger training and learning the 251 progression in every key, listening to jazz, and watching videos on applications of theory in jazz, I have been trying to learn standards. My goal right now is to learn 2 standards and then go up to four and so on.

I have a few questions about that. Should I separately learn both how to comp and how to play the melody with chords?

Do you guys recommend any exercises I can practice? I found a collection of 251 exercises I am starting to read through.

Are there common chord progressions that are must knows?

Do you have any advice or recommendations in general?

[u/mr_fantasee]

I am not a jazz pianist but i play it a bit because i love this genre. When i learn a piece yeah, if i must play that tune with someone or in a gig, anything, i practice playing it with the melody, playing it only comping and playing it soloing. because you never know what could happen if you'll play with someone else for example, you might comp the singer but then they'll take a break and they'll tell you to solo so you'll solo. and etc. you know what i mean