In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Waltz For Debby" by Bill Evans. This course was taught live and shows you in detail the steps that I take to create both simple and more complex arrangements from a lead sheet / fakebook. It is recommended that you take my Step-By-Step Standards course before taking this course.

Learn both an easy and intermediate arrangement of this rock classic. I'll also break down HOW to create an arrangement so you can take these concepts to other songs.

"Blueberry Hill" is a popular tune published in 1940, and is best remembered for Fats Domino's 1950s version. We will learn both an easy arrangement and one that is more intermediate.

In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the Billy Joel classic, "Just The Way You Are." This is part 2, the bridge. I'll finish the last part of the solo in lesson #15.

In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the Billy Joel classic, "Just The Way You Are." This is part 1.

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By playing a song in more than one style, you can create some really fun arrangements and bring some sparkle to your song arrangements.

Now that you’ve learned how to build a funk groove using just 2 chords and examined the role of each instrument in the rhythm section, it’s time to learn to solo over the funk groove! In this companion lesson to “Building a Funk Groove,” we will teach you 7 practice steps for gaining confidence, developing fluidity, and improving your soloing abilities using just one scale! These 7 steps can be applied to your practice in all genres of music.

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play this classic Paul McCartney hit by breaking the form down into individual section, making the song easier to memorize. We will show you how to build each chord, as well as discuss slash chords and how to spell triads in root position, 1st inversion, and 2nd inversion.

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhythmic Exercises, successively increasing in their level of difficulty. These exercises will improve your rhythm and sight-reading ability. In addition to the sheet music, you will receive two drum-groove jam tracks at different tempos that should be used as practice resources.

This lesson is jam-packed with 11 Rock Piano Technique Tips that are the result of years of practice, gigging, touring, and teaching experience. Not only will you get some incredibly useful tips for practicing and playing, but you’ll also get professional insight into how to prepare for gigs, essential skills for improving your musicianship, scales for soloing, theory, and demonstrations using some of the most classic rock hits of all-time.

Picking up where “Rock Piano Chords Part 1” left off, this lesson shows you how to use all of the inversions in a way that creates smooth voice-leading, allowing you to quickly and efficiently move from one chord to another with minimal hand movement. This lesson also introduces 7th chords (major, minor, and dominant) and slash chords, and concludes by showing you how some of the greatest rock songs of all time use these essential piano chords.

In Part 2 of the Rock Rhythm Practice lesson, you will review the rhythms discussed in Part 1 and immediately build upon your mastery by introducing eighth notes. You will work through Rhythmic Exercises #1-12, gradually increasing in difficulty, while also improving your sight-reading skills. In addition to the sheet music, this lesson also provides two great drum groove jam tracks at different speeds for use in your practice.

In this three-session lesson, learn different practice techniques and ways to become the best rock player you can be! This is a great lesson to watch before beginning the Rock Piano Lessons courses.

In this lesson you will learn how to play Billy Joel’s classic piano hit “New York State of Mind.” We will show you how to break the song down into its component parts for easier memorization, teach you the specific chord voicings, and discuss the specific repetitive harmonic pattern being used in the bridge.

From the opening introductory melody, this piano hit is instantly recognized by everyone. Learn this tune by studying the 5 component sections: intro, verse, bridge, chorus, and interlude. Also study the specific comping concepts that Elton John is using when he accompanies himself on this tune.

This is a classic James Taylor song that presents some challenging chords not often found in most rock music. You’ll encounter gospel-style chord progressions that use diminished seventh chords and slash chords and modulate through three different keys. The instructor will break the material into 3 sections to help you more easily memorize the song as you learn.

Not only is the song a classic but it also appeals to audiences young and old and is fun to play. The music of Motown has stood the test of time, so you’ll definitely want to add this song to your repertoire. Taught in an easy-to-understand manner, the song is broken down by section so that you can more quickly and easily memorize the form. Start learning this class track today!

In this lesson you will be shown how to play this classic rock hit by learning one section at a time (intro/verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, ending), helping you to memorize the form more easily. In addition, you will study various kinds of 7th chords and rhythmic comping patterns. Add this great rock tune to your repertoire today!

The Allman Brothers’ classic instrumental hit “Jessica” is chock-full of some quintessential blues-rock piano language, and in this lesson we’ll be studying 7 different must-have piano licks that come directly from the studio recording of this great tune. The piano solo in “Jessica” is one of the most-famous solos in all of rock music and so we’ve transcribed 6 of our licks directly from this excellent solo and we’ll be teaching them to you note-for-note. Learn these licks so that you can play along with the recording, cover the tune in your band, or practice some great rock licks that you can use in your own solos!

This lesson focuses on some great rock piano comping techniques using Adele’s smash hit “Make You Feel My Love,” already a classic rock piano ballad. But in addition to learning that great tune and some of harmonic accompaniment tips, you’ll also get bonus Adele in which you’ll learn her new smash hit “Hello,” another soon-to-be-classic rock piano hit. Add both of these great songs to your repertoire today!

Toto’s “Africa” is a classic rock hit that you definitely need in your repertoire. The best part is that the song is largely based on the piano part. This lesson will teach you how to break this song down into smaller sections that are easier to memorize, and will also discuss some of the specific aspects of synthesizer programming that are important for a song like this.

In this lesson you will learn to play Van Morrison’s classic hit “Caravan.” We will show you how to break this song down into 3 easy-to-remember sections. You will also learn how to practice these sections individually and how to transpose the song to different keys.

This song is a must-have in the repertoire of any rock piano player. We will show you how to break the song down into just two easy-to-remember sections. We will also give you some bonus theory info on the chord progression of this song (which is a very common chord progression) and show you how to apply a harmonic formula which can help you transpose this song to various keys. Add this hit to your repertoire today!

This lesson teaches you the Beatles’ classic hit “Hey Jude” by focusing on 6 essential areas of instruction: technique, rhythm, reading, theory, licks/fills, and song tips. Packed with great advice, tips, instruction, demonstration, and explanation that covers all the based. Add this rock hit to your repertoire today!

This classic Michael Jackson tune has perhaps one of the most recognizable keyboard lines in all of pop-rock music. Luscious rock/R&B chords, ear-grabbing melody lines, and a lot of fun to play, this is a tune that all keyboard players and singers enjoy playing. Add it to your repertoire today!

You’ll want to add this classic John Lennon hit to your repertoire. By breaking the song down into three easy-to-remember sections, you will more quickly be able to commit this song to memory. Built primarily using triads and a few 7th chords, this song uses a “broken chord” accompaniment that will be explained and demonstrated. This style of accompaniment is an easy technique that can be used on a variety of other songs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to play this classic Billy Joel hit, breaking down each section for easier memorization. We will also talk about a couple ways to approach two-handed accompaniment if you are accompanying a singer (yourself or someone else). With lots of great sounding chords that include shell voicings, upper extensions, and ii-V-I progressions, you’ll want to add this piano classic to your repertoire.

One of the greatest rock tunes of all-time, this tune has two complete different sections. The first is a hard-driving rock-blues tune with some great organ riffs. The second section is a beautiful piano rock-ballad piece in which the acoustic piano is very prominently featured. You will learn both sections and discuss the various parts of each (i.e., intro, chorus, verse, piano outro), as well as discuss details such as key changes, rhythmic figures, and chord voicings.

This classic Madonna hit is pure pop-rock. Get to know the organ sounds on your keyboard or synth and learn the 3 sections that comprise this great tune. You’ll be jamming along with the original or playing this song in your cover band in no time. You’ll also learn about triads, inversions, “beefing up” your triads, and voice-leading!

This lesson will show you how to build your major and minor triads in all 12 keys. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ll learn how to double the various notes of the triads to create thick, rich, dense, and powerful major and minor chords. If you’re a beginner, this is absolutely essential information for playing rock piano. If you’re an intermediate player, this lesson can fill in any gaps in your understanding or serve as excellent review material.

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Learn how to improvise over rock songs using this pattern. We will use the song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" as a springboard for our improvisation.

Pentatonic scales are awesome for soloing over rock and pop tunes. Learn some different ways of using this scale in this lesson.

In this lesson you'll learn this classic Carole King song step-by-step. “So Far Away” is a song written by Carole King, which appeared on her 1971 album Tapestry. The recording features James Taylor on acoustic guitar.

In this lesson we will create a bassline in different styles to use on Silent Night.

In this massive 12-part lesson I'll show you how to create and improvise over arrangements in different styles. We will also cover some advanced improvisation tips and comping techniques you must know!

Learn how to play each part of this classic rock song. This is a great jam song to play with other musicians as well!

Learn the classic piano section from Eric Clapton's song Layla originally released by Derek and the Dominos.

Learn how to play the chords for this popular Stevie Wonder song. We will also discuss different improvisation ideas for you to crate a solo over the song. The melody of this song is not in the arrangement so it is a perfect song to sing over!

"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is a song by the Doors from their debut album, The Doors. It was the first single released by the band. In this lesson we will break down each section of the song, including Ray Manzarek's solo.

Minute by Minute is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released on December 1, 1978 with Michael McDonald at the keys and vocals. Learn this song step-by-step and master this 12-8 rhythm!

Learn this Billy Joel classic step-by-step.