Build a Complete Jazz Piano Arrangement — Step by Step — Without Overwhelm

A 6-Week Guided Intensive for Beginners Using My Romance

Learn a clear, repeatable way to turn a lead sheet into a confident, elegant cocktail-style piano arrangement — even if jazz harmony has always felt confusing.

My Romance

Cocktail Piano

Beginner
Start
January 26, 2026
End
March 8, 2026
Duration
6 weeks

Who This Is For

  • Beginner to early-intermediate pianists
  • Players new to jazz standards
  • Anyone who freezes when opening a lead sheet
  • Pianists who want clarity instead of theory overload

Who This Is NOT For

  • Players looking for fast tempos or advanced reharmonization
  • Those wanting heavy improvisation right away
  • Students who want dozens of options instead of one clear path

What You Will Learn

By the end of this Intensive, you will be able to:

  • Play the entire tune with confidence
  • Use Root–7 shell chords in the left hand
  • Support the melody musically and steadily
  • Add the 3rd under the melody where appropriate
  • Reinforce harmony on strong beats — even when the melody rests
  • Understand why notes are being added, not just what to play

This Intensive focuses on clarity, structure, and musical confidence — not complexity.

How The Intensive Works

Weekly Teaching Lessons

Weekly Teaching Lessons

One recorded lesson released each week. Clear focus for that week — no jumping ahead. Designed to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue.

Practice Actions
THE GAME CHANGER

Practice Actions

This is where the magic happens. You get the "big" lesson video, but these Practice Actions are the real game changer.

  • Short, focused videos — little to no talking
  • Practice with Willie — just play along
  • Released throughout the week — no overwhelm
  • Reinforces the week's lesson without adding new material

Just practice with Willie and you're all set!

Live Coaching Session

Live Coaching

One live group coaching session during the 6 weeks. Focused on musical feedback and clarity (not re-teaching lessons).

Community Accountability

Community Accountability

Dedicated private community space for this Intensive. Students are encouraged to post short practice or performance clips. Accountability through visibility, not pressure.

The 3-Step Process

Step 1: Outer Notes
1

Outer Notes (Foundation)

  • Left hand: roots only
  • Right hand: melody
  • Learn the form and harmonic movement
  • Build confidence immediately
Step 2: Root-7 Shells
2

Root–7 Shells (Stability)

  • Left hand: Root–7 shell chords (root always on bottom)
  • Right hand: melody
  • Establish real jazz harmony with steady time
Step 3: Adding the 3rd
3

Adding the 3rd + Downbeat Awareness (Musicality)

  • Add the 3rd under the melody when appropriate
  • Reinforce harmony on strong beats, even during melody rests
  • Make sparse arrangements sound full and intentional

Choose Your Access

Maximum Support

Premier Membership

All Intensives Included
All 6 Intensives
340+ Premier Lessons
Weekly Coaching
Direct Access to Willie
All Studio Features
Included
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My Romance Intensive

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Full 6-Week Program
Lessons + Practice Actions
Live Coaching Session
Community Support
$ 147
Regular: $247
Early access price (before Jan 26)
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Intensives Bundle

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All 6 Intensives
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Why This Works

Why This Works

Most pianists don't struggle because they lack ability.

They struggle because they don't have a repeatable way to build music.

This Intensive teaches you how to think through an arrangement — calmly, deliberately, and musically — so you're no longer guessing.

This isn't an extra lesson.
It's the missing link between knowing chords and making music.

All 2026 Jazzedge Academy Intensives

All of the following are 6-Week Jazzedge Intensives included for Premier members.

Intensive #1
Beginner
Live Dates: January 26 – March 8, 2026

Cocktail Piano

My Romance

Focus: This 6-week Intensive teaches beginners a clear, step-by-step process for turning a jazz standard into a confident cocktail-style piano arrangement using My Romance. You’ll learn how to support the melody, add simple harmony, and understand why each musical choice works—without overwhelm.

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Intensive #2
Intermediate
Live Dates: March 23 – May 3, 2026

Rock Piano

That’s Why They Call It the Blues (Elton John)

Focus: Learn how to turn That’s Why They Call It the Blues into a strong, full piano arrangement that grooves and feels confident. This Intensive focuses on left-hand patterns, chord movement, and supporting the melody so your playing sounds complete—not thin or hesitant.

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Intensive #3
Advanced
Live Dates: May 18 – June 28, 2026

Latin Piano

Blue Bossa

Focus: Using Blue Bossa as the foundation, you’ll develop real rhythmic confidence by learning how to lock into a Latin groove without counting or guessing. This Intensive builds coordination, time feel, and clarity while creating a playable Latin-style piano arrangement from start to finish.

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Intensive #4
Intermediate
Live Dates: July 13 – August 23, 2026

Blues Piano

C Jam Blues

Focus: Through C Jam Blues, you’ll learn how to improvise with confidence using simple blues language that actually sounds musical. This Intensive focuses on phrasing, space, and vocabulary so improvisation feels natural instead of forced or intimidating.

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Intensive #5
Advanced
Live Dates: September 7 – October 18, 2026

Group Jazz Piano

Autumn Leaves

Focus: Using Autumn Leaves, you’ll learn how to play confidently in a group jazz setting. This Intensive covers rootless left-hand chords, melody, comping, improvising, and trading fours—plus how to listen and know when not to play.

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Intensive #6
Advanced
Live Dates: November 2 – December 13, 2026

Christmas Piano

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Focus: Using Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, you’ll learn how to create a warm, elegant holiday piano arrangement that sounds rich and expressive without being overly complex. This Intensive focuses on tasteful harmony, inner movement, and musical restraint so you can confidently play for family, friends, or small gatherings during the holidays.

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You can join one Intensive to solve today's problem.

Or you can become a Premier member and gain access to every stage of becoming a complete piano player.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Intensives are focused, immersive learning experiences designed to help you master specific jazz piano concepts in a short period of time. These programs typically run for a set duration and include multiple lessons, practice materials, and community support.
Each intensive lasts 6 weeks. You'll receive weekly lessons and practice materials throughout the 6-week period.
Premier members get all intensives included at no additional cost. Everyone else needs to purchase each intensive individually.
Access to Intensive materials is available during the active program period. Once the Intensive ends, you will have the option to purchase lifetime access to continue working through the content at your own pace.
Each intensive includes weekly video lessons, Practice Actions (short practice videos), 1 live coaching session, and community access where you can post your playing and get feedback from the community.
To enroll in an Intensive, simply purchase either a Premier membership (which includes all intensives) or purchase the intensive itself as a standalone one-time payment.
Refunds are available within the first 14 days of the intensive. After that, no refunds are available.
Intensives are designed for various skill levels. Some programs are beginner-friendly, while others are geared toward intermediate or advanced players. Each program page will indicate the recommended skill level.
Intensives are self-paced programs with pre-recorded content, though each intensive includes a group coaching call midway through the intensive. For personalized instruction, consider our Premier membership benefits which includes ongoing live coaching session with Willie.
Intensives are designed to be completed with just 5-10 minutes of practice per day during the 6-week program period.

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