Learn this fun Christmas song. There is both an easy and advanced arrangement.

"O Holy Night" (also known as "Cantique de Noël") is a well-known Christmas carol. Originally based on a French-language poem by poet Placide Cappeau, written in 1843

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958. This popular Christmas classic will be a great addition to your repertoire.

"Christmas Time Is Here" is a popular Christmas standard written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is one of the first animated Christmas specials produced for network television in the United States.

"My Favorite Things" is a show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. Recorded by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane on his 1961 album by the same name. This lesson contains both an easy and more advanced version of the song.

In this first standard, you'll be learning the Henry Mancini classic "The Days of Wine and Roses." Be sure to watch "How the course works" to learn how best to use this course.

You'll learn the classic standard Blue Moon in this lesson. I'll show you how to go from a simple oom-pah arrangement to a fuller sounding arrangement by adding chord tones under your melody.

In this lesson I'll show you how to both fix a chord chart (looking for bad chords) and how to FILL OUT an arrangement when only a few chords are given. We will also cover tritone subs, 2-5-1's, dominant motion and more.

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.

The Otis Redding classic with an easy-going bass pattern.

Beautiful song made popular by the Carpenters.

"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 the next part of Tennille's Blues.

In this lesson you'll learn the first part of Tennille's Blues. We will also discuss using range in your solos.

In this lesson you'll learn more of Tennille's Blues. We will also discuss using scales in 3rds and 3 against 2 in your solos.

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play two classic funk-party Michael Jackson tunes – “Shake Your Body Down to the Ground” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Students will learn how to play these great keyboard-centric grooves and will learn the finer points of funk rhythm-reading and counting (which draws heavily on 16th-note rhythms). You will learn the importance of transposition and will show you how to think about the chords in a way that makes transposition much easier to practice. In addition, you’ll get a total of 4 jam tracks!

In this lesson, we will show you how to play the piano-based funk groove that makes up Earth Wind & Fire’s classic funk-party hit “September.” You will learn the chords and specific voicings, as well as the left-hand bassline, that make up this groove, and we will show you how to practice establishing the groove using your metronome and the 2 provided jam tracks.

This is an instantly recognized funky party tune that you will want to have in your repertoire. In this lesson, you will learn how to play this song on an organ patch and teach you all the chords necessary to play this Stevie Wonder hit. In addition, we will demonstrate the traditional and alternate chord voicings that you can use during your own performances and will break down the three sections that make up the entirety of this song, demonstrating how easy it is to have the entire song memorized.

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!

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!

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

In this lesson I'll take you through the 12 levels (I broke them into days for this lesson) and show you once and for all the steps necessary to play standards and lead sheets from a fakebook. This lesson should be your FIRST lesson before beginning my other courses on standards and fakebooks. The goal of this lesson is to introduce you to the levels and show you where to get more help on each level, so this is a great summary lesson. We will use the song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" as an example.

In this lesson we will create a full arrangement of "I Loves You Porgy" by beginning with a chord shell exercise before learning the full arrangement.

In this lesson you'll learn Duke Jordan's "Jordu," a faster-tempo song that incorporates shells and stride-like playing.

Learn how to create an arrangement of this beautiful song in 3/4 time. In this lesson we will cover the first half of the song.

Learn step-by-step a full arrangement of "All Blues." You will also learn some improvisation tips for the song.

In this lesson I’ll show you how to create a full arrangement of As Time Goes By using my step-by-step standards system. We will start with easy chord shells then I’ll teach you a more advanced arrangement and show you how to do quick chromatic fills to create a more personal style for your arrangements. You should do the My Romance lesson before starting this lesson. Finally, I’ll give you some “pro tips” to make your lead sheet playing sound more professional.

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.

Learn a full, rich and lush arrangement of "In The Wee Small Hours of The Morning" step-by-step.

Using the song "A Foggy Day" we will work on how to create an arrangement using the techniques we've used so far.

Learn an easier arrangement of this Christmas classic! "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", also known as simply "Let It Snow", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. It was written in Hollywood, California during a heat wave as Cahn and Styne imagined cooler conditions.

"O Tannenbaum" (German), English: "O Christmas Tree", is a German Christmas song. Based on a traditional folk song which was unrelated to Christmas, it became associated with the traditional Christmas tree by the middle of the 19th century. This song was also popularized in the 1965 animated "A Charlie Brown Christmas " played by Vince Guaraldi.

In this lesson we will learn how to play a simple arrangement of It’s Only A Paper Moon using chord shells and bass line concepts.

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

"My Yiddishe Momme" is a song written by Jack Yellen (words and music) and Lew Pollack (music), first recorded by Willie Howard, and was made famous in Vaudeville by Belle Baker.

The song served as an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement in America in the 1960s. A commonly played version was recorded by Nina Simone in 1967 on her album Silk & Soul. In this lesson you'll learn the arrangement note for note.

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!