All of Me - Advanced

Take your jazz piano skills to the next level with this advanced arrangement of All of Me. This course breaks down the song measure by measure, teaching you stride left-hand techniques, comping strategies, and reharmonization ideas. You'll not only learn how to play a rich, full arrangement but also gain the tools to apply these techniques to other jazz standards.

Beyond the arrangement, this course also focuses on improvisation. You'll explore different ways to interpret the melody in a trio setting, use rhythmic variations in your comping, and develop stronger solos using small note groupings. With play-along tracks included, you'll have the opportunity to practice and refine your improvisation in a real musical context.

This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to expand their jazz vocabulary. Whether you're learning stride piano, improving your soloing, or refining your approach to jazz standards, this in-depth lesson will help you build confidence and musicality.

Mastering All of Me: Advanced Jazz Arrangement and Improvisation

Jazz standards like All of Me are an essential part of a pianist’s repertoire, but truly mastering them requires more than just playing the lead sheet. This advanced course dives deep into the arrangement and improvisation techniques needed to transform this classic tune into a professional-level performance.

The course begins with a note-for-note breakdown of the arrangement, focusing on left-hand stride patterns, harmonic movement, and voicing choices. By learning these techniques, you'll be able to apply them to other jazz standards, enhancing your ability to create fuller, more dynamic solo piano arrangements.

Beyond the arrangement, improvisation is a key focus. You’ll explore different ways to phrase the melody, rhythmic comping techniques, and strategies for crafting solos using small note groupings. These improvisation techniques will help you build stronger, more rhythmically engaging solos, whether you're playing solo piano or in a trio setting. By the end of this course, you’ll have a complete, polished performance of All of Me and the skills to apply its concepts to your broader jazz playing.

Is this course suitable for intermediate players?
Yes! While the arrangement is advanced, intermediate players will benefit from the step-by-step breakdown and the improvisation techniques taught in the lessons.

Will I learn stride piano in this course?
Yes, the arrangement includes stride left-hand patterns, helping you develop a more rhythmically engaging approach to solo jazz piano.

Does this course include improvisation techniques?
Absolutely! You’ll learn different ways to phrase the melody, comping strategies, and how to create stronger solos using rhythmic variations and note groupings.

Can I apply these techniques to other jazz standards?
Yes! The skills you learn in this course—arranging, stride piano, comping, and improvisation—can be applied to many other jazz standards.