Cocktail Piano 4

Refine your cocktail piano skills with advanced techniques like reharmonization, passing chords, and shell-based arrangements. This course builds on previous cocktail piano lessons and introduces practical strategies to elevate your playing, whether you’re performing solo or in a jazz ensemble.

You’ll start with real-world cocktail piano tips, covering essential gigging advice for pianists looking to perform professionally. Then, you’ll dive into an in-depth arrangement of “I Loves You Porgy” by Gershwin, learning how to develop a professional-sounding version using chord shells and melodic phrasing.

Perfect for intermediate and advanced players, this course helps you integrate smoother chord transitions, explore richer harmonies, and develop a more expressive approach to cocktail piano.

How to Take Your Cocktail Piano Playing to the Next Level

Cocktail piano is all about fluidity, expression, and harmonic richness. While beginners focus on basic chord voicings and rhythms, more advanced players need tools to create fuller, more expressive arrangements. This is where reharmonization and passing chords become essential.

The Cocktail Piano 4 course teaches you how to transform a simple lead sheet into a polished, professional arrangement. You’ll learn chord shell techniques, which allow for more melodic freedom, and explore passing chords that help connect harmonies smoothly. These tools will make your playing sound more sophisticated and engaging.

In addition to technical skills, the course also provides real-world gigging tips, preparing you for live performance situations. Whether you’re playing in a lounge, at a wedding, or just for personal enjoyment, these skills will help you create seamless, elegant cocktail piano arrangements.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

No, this course is designed for intermediate to advanced pianists who have experience with jazz chords and basic cocktail piano techniques.

Will I learn how to arrange songs?

Yes! The course focuses on reharmonization, chord shells, and other techniques to create smooth, professional arrangements.

Do I need to know how to read sheet music?

No, the lessons focus on hands-on playing techniques that can be followed by ear.

Can these skills be applied to other jazz standards?

Absolutely! The techniques learned in this course can be used to arrange and enhance many other jazz and cocktail piano pieces.