Chord Essentials (Advanced)

Expand your chord knowledge with this advanced course, designed to help you master six challenging keys using real-world examples across multiple styles. From ballads and bossa nova to funk, swing, country rock, and smooth jazz, each lesson provides hands-on practice to improve your chord voicings, comping, and rhythmic skills.

Each lesson focuses on a different key—Ab, B, Db, E, Eb, and F#—with ten examples in various musical styles. You’ll learn how to apply chords in different genres, strengthen your left-hand and right-hand coordination, and develop a deeper understanding of harmonic movement. Whether you’re comping for a band, playing solo, or working on improvisation, this course will help you play more confidently in all keys.

Perfect for advanced pianists looking to refine their chord voicings and rhythm in complex keys, this course will give you the tools to expand your harmonic vocabulary and enhance your overall musicianship.

Mastering Chords in Every Key: A Multi-Style Approach

Playing confidently in all keys is an essential skill for any pianist, but mastering complex keys like Ab, B, and F# can feel overwhelming. The Chord Essentials (Advanced) course takes a practical, hands-on approach to learning these keys by focusing on real musical styles, making the process more intuitive and engaging.

Rather than just memorizing chords, this course teaches you how to apply them in different genres, from swing and bossa nova to funk and blues. By working through comping exercises and rhythmic variations, you’ll develop a deeper connection to each key and improve your ability to navigate chord progressions with ease.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only feel more confident in these six keys but also gain valuable rhythmic and harmonic skills that will elevate your playing across all styles of music. Whether you’re a jazz pianist looking to expand your chord vocabulary or a contemporary player aiming for more fluidity, this course provides the structured approach needed to get there.

Is this course suitable for intermediate players?

This course is designed for advanced pianists, but strong intermediate players with a solid grasp of chord voicings and comping can also benefit.

Will I learn specific songs in this course?

Instead of focusing on full songs, this course teaches chord applications through short, practical examples in multiple styles.

Do I need to know how to read sheet music?

No, the course is designed to be learned through demonstrations and hands-on practice, though sheet music may be included for reference.

Can I use these techniques in other musical styles?

Yes! The skills learned in this course apply to jazz, blues, rock, gospel, and more, helping you become a more versatile pianist.