Putting Chords to a Simple Melody. For this lesson we will be using the melody of “Early One Morning” and learning how to put chords to the arrangement. These techniques work if you want to apply chords to a pop or rock melody as well.

Learn how to improvise over "The Chicken" with these exercises along with a written-out solo.

Learn the basics about what are Upper Structure Triads and how to use them.

Watch me create a full. modern-sounding arrangement for this classic song in real time. You'll learn how to add more motion in your left hand while filling notes under the melody with your right.

If you can't reach those big stretches, this lesson will help you 'fix' arrangements so you can play them more easily.

Learn how to play the locked-hand style like Barry Harris and other jazz pianists. This advanced technique adds some beautiful harmony to the melody and is great to have in your 'tool box.'

"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is a song by the Doors from their debut album, The Doors. It was the first single released by the band. In this lesson we will break down each section of the song, including Ray Manzarek's solo.

This lesson is a great followup to Intros and Endings Volume 1 and will help you understand the material much better.

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of A

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Ab

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Bb

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of B

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of D

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Db

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of E

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Eb

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of F

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of F#

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of G

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of C.

This short lesson is a good primer into reharmonization. Start here before digging into the longer reharmonization lessons.

Minute by Minute is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released on December 1, 1978 with Michael McDonald at the keys and vocals. Learn this song step-by-step and master this 12-8 rhythm!

"The Chicken" or simply "Chicken" is an instrumental funk tune composed by Pee Wee Ellis that was the B-side to James Brown's 1969 single "The Popcorn". Jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius also performed this song and we will learn it step-by-step.

In this lesson we will talk about a few different ways to approach improvisation over the song "That's Life."

"That's Life" is a popular song written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon and was made popular by Frank Sinatra. In this lesson you'll learn the complete arrangement.

In this beginner lesson, you'll learn the basics of how to vocalize rhythms. Even if you've had trouble with rhythm in the past, this vocalization approach makes it MUCH easier to play rhythms accurately.

Learn this Billy Joel classic step-by-step.

We will be covering: Solfege Simple Exercises Solfege Chords Tendency Tones To improve your ear, use a combination of:
1. Solfege (melodies, chords, progressions, etc.)
2. Music Theory
3. Trial and Error
4. Practice

In this lesson I'm going to show you how to really 'lock in' and own your chords at the piano.

12/8 is a common rock piano groove. In this lesson you'll learn how to play it!

Learn how to recreate that 50's blues piano sound.

This lesson helps you understand better what to play when you see a chord symbol in the music. You'll also learn simple ways to create your chords. We will discuss tensions and how to add them to your chords.

Another lesson designed to show you how to improvise over rock songs.

We’re going to create blues licks using something other than the Blues Scale. This new scale gives us a bluesy sound without the same “biting” quality of the blues scale.

Some tips on how to use Chord Essentials.

This lesson is perfect for those of you who are too busy to always find time to practice at the piano. Learn techniques that you can practice away from the piano that will enhance your learning and technique when you do get a chance to sit down at the piano and play.

Learn how I go about transposing patterns into new keys.

Learn how to use modes to create chords using Lydian, Aeolian and Phrygian modes.

Learn how to use both major and minor pentatonic scales in your improvisation.

This audio lesson is a great listen to get your piano practice focused. It speaks about our assessments which have now been replaced by our Piano Transformation Paths. However the information and resources are great to have.

Great tips for players of all levels. See how I practice and work on new ideas in my playing.

Day 21-30 of the 30-Day Piano Playbook. These lessons will be more difficult than days 1-20 by design to help you find your playing level.

Day 11-20 of the 30-Day Piano Playbook. These lessons are great for absolute beginners to the piano. In these lessons you'll learn a combination of how to read music, play rhythms, form chords, improvise and more!

In this lesson we will talk about different types of rhythms.

In module 2 you'll learn about clefs, relative and parallel minor. You'll also learn your major and minor scale including the harmonic minor scale.

In module 3 you'll learn scale degrees along with intervals. You'll also learn about modes and some practical information about modes.

This lesson is all about chords. You'll learn your 7th chords, chord scales and different open and closed position chord voicings.

In this lesson you'll learn about diatonic harmony and different harmonic progressions.

Day 1-10 of the 30-Day Piano Playbook. These lessons are great for absolute beginners to the piano. In these lessons you'll learn a combination of how to read music, play rhythms, form chords, improvise and more!

Learn how to get the most out of your Piano Essentials lessons with these 8 tips. You’ll learn how to not just play what’s on the page, but also how to create your own exercises and practice routines for hours of new, creative practice at the piano.