Cocktail Piano 2

Take your cocktail piano skills to the next level with this advanced course. Building on the fundamentals from Cocktail Piano 1, this course dives deeper into comping techniques, chord substitutions, basslines, and improvisation. You’ll also learn how to fix weak chord progressions and transition smoothly between different styles, including Latin grooves.

Using Summertime as the foundation, you’ll explore how to create a more dynamic and expressive arrangement. Lessons focus on rootless chords, left-hand comping patterns, and improvisation strategies to enhance your soloing. By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to add variety, texture, and movement to your cocktail piano playing, making your arrangements more engaging and polished.

Perfect for intermediate and advanced pianists, this course will help you develop a richer harmonic vocabulary and greater rhythmic flexibility, allowing you to play with more confidence in jazz and lounge settings.

How to Elevate Your Cocktail Piano Playing with Advanced Techniques

Cocktail piano is more than just playing pretty chords—it’s about creating movement, texture, and seamless transitions between styles. The Cocktail Piano 2 course builds on foundational skills and introduces advanced techniques for making your playing more expressive and professional.

One of the key focuses of this course is learning how to fix weak chord progressions by using reharmonization and substitutions. You’ll also learn how to transition between different styles, such as adding a Latin groove to a jazz standard. Developing strong comping skills is another essential part of this course, teaching you how to accompany yourself or other musicians with confidence.

By working with Summertime, you’ll practice real-world applications of these techniques, including left-hand basslines, rootless voicings, and improvisation strategies. Whether you’re playing solo or in a group, mastering these concepts will help you sound more polished and versatile at the piano.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

No, this course is designed for intermediate to advanced players who already have basic cocktail piano skills.

Will I learn how to transition between different styles?

Yes! This course teaches you how to move seamlessly between styles, including jazz and Latin influences.

Do I need to know how to improvise?

Some experience with improvisation is helpful, but the course provides structured guidance to help you develop soloing techniques.

Can I apply these techniques to other jazz standards?

Absolutely! The skills you learn in this course can be applied to many other jazz and cocktail piano tunes.