In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques.
You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle.
Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more.
Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
Learn how to improvise over All of Me by John Legend.
Learn more theory and arrangement of "All of Me."
Learn more theory and arrangement of "All of Me."
Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Creative Pianist Toolkit™!
Embark on a musical journey that will transform the way you play and perceive piano music. The Creative Pianist Toolkit™ is not just a set of classes; it's your roadmap to mastering the piano with flair and creativity.
🎼 Dive into Three Dynamic Classes:
1. Theory/Reharm: Unlock the secrets of music theory to deeply understand and interpret music. We'll guide you through the art of tune analysis, effective memorization, and crafting reharmonizations that breathe new life into classic melodies.
2. Standards: Journey across genres from jazz to pop, rock to Latin. Start with simple arrangements and progress to sophisticated performances that will captivate any audience. We will cover both beginner and advanced arrangements in this class! Your friends and family won't believe their ears!
3. Improvisation: Break free from the written notes and improvise with confidence. Apply the skills from our Theory and Standards classes to discover improvisation techniques that transcend song boundaries and genres.
🌟 Open to All Levels: Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, these classes will challenge and inspire you. We recommend having at least a year of piano experience, but if you're a complete novice, begin your adventure with our 30-Day Piano Playbook™.
👨🏫 Expert Guidance from Willie: No matter your level, Willie's dual-track teaching approach ensures you'll find material tailored to your skills. Plus, get a weekly practice plan to keep your fingers dancing on the keys, even when you're away from the piano.
⏰ Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules: Short on practice time? Willie's got you covered with essential exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. Stay on top of your piano game, even on your busiest days.
🙋♂️ Participate Your Way: Take the reins of your learning experience. Turn on your camera and dive into the action or absorb knowledge in the background. Questions? Willie's there to answer them in real-time.
📅 Can't Make It Live? No worries! Catch up with replays and submit your material ahead of time for personalized feedback from Willie, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Ready to elevate your piano prowess? Join us in the Creative Pianist Toolkit™ and let's make music that moves the world. 🌍🎵
The focus of the lesson is on walking tenths bass lines and double triads. The song being studied is "Blue Monk."
Learn how to improvise over John Legend's All of Me.
Learn how to play the beautiful John Legend song All of Me.
Learn the theory behind the John Legend song All of Me.
Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Creative Pianist Toolkit™!
Embark on a musical journey that will transform the way you play and perceive piano music. The Creative Pianist Toolkit™ is not just a set of classes; it's your roadmap to mastering the piano with flair and creativity.
🎼 Dive into Three Dynamic Classes:
1. Theory/Reharm: Unlock the secrets of music theory to deeply understand and interpret music. We'll guide you through the art of tune analysis, effective memorization, and crafting reharmonizations that breathe new life into classic melodies.
2. Standards: Journey across genres from jazz to pop, rock to Latin. Start with simple arrangements and progress to sophisticated performances that will captivate any audience. We will cover both beginner and advanced arrangements in this class! Your friends and family won't believe their ears!
3. Improvisation: Break free from the written notes and improvise with confidence. Apply the skills from our Theory and Standards classes to discover improvisation techniques that transcend song boundaries and genres.
🌟 Open to All Levels: Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, these classes will challenge and inspire you. We recommend having at least a year of piano experience, but if you're a complete novice, begin your adventure with our 30-Day Piano Playbook™.
👨🏫 Expert Guidance from Willie: No matter your level, Willie's dual-track teaching approach ensures you'll find material tailored to your skills. Plus, get a weekly practice plan to keep your fingers dancing on the keys, even when you're away from the piano.
⏰ Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules: Short on practice time? Willie's got you covered with essential exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. Stay on top of your piano game, even on your busiest days.
🙋♂️ Participate Your Way: Take the reins of your learning experience. Turn on your camera and dive into the action or absorb knowledge in the background. Questions? Willie's there to answer them in real-time.
📅 Can't Make It Live? No worries! Catch up with replays and submit your material ahead of time for personalized feedback from Willie, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Ready to elevate your piano prowess? Join us in the Creative Pianist Toolkit™ and let's make music that moves the world. 🌍🎵
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
Learn how to improvise over The "In" Crowd.
Learn part 2 of The "In" Crowd.
Learn analysis and theory behind The "In" Crowd.
Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Creative Pianist Toolkit™!
Embark on a musical journey that will transform the way you play and perceive piano music. The Creative Pianist Toolkit™ is not just a set of classes; it's your roadmap to mastering the piano with flair and creativity.
🎼 Dive into Three Dynamic Classes:
1. Theory/Reharm: Unlock the secrets of music theory to deeply understand and interpret music. We'll guide you through the art of tune analysis, effective memorization, and crafting reharmonizations that breathe new life into classic melodies.
2. Standards: Journey across genres from jazz to pop, rock to Latin. Start with simple arrangements and progress to sophisticated performances that will captivate any audience. We will cover both beginner and advanced arrangements in this class! Your friends and family won't believe their ears!
3. Improvisation: Break free from the written notes and improvise with confidence. Apply the skills from our Theory and Standards classes to discover improvisation techniques that transcend song boundaries and genres.
🌟 Open to All Levels: Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, these classes will challenge and inspire you. We recommend having at least a year of piano experience, but if you're a complete novice, begin your adventure with our 30-Day Piano Playbook™.
👨🏫 Expert Guidance from Willie: No matter your level, Willie's dual-track teaching approach ensures you'll find material tailored to your skills. Plus, get a weekly practice plan to keep your fingers dancing on the keys, even when you're away from the piano.
⏰ Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules: Short on practice time? Willie's got you covered with essential exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. Stay on top of your piano game, even on your busiest days.
🙋♂️ Participate Your Way: Take the reins of your learning experience. Turn on your camera and dive into the action or absorb knowledge in the background. Questions? Willie's there to answer them in real-time.
📅 Can't Make It Live? No worries! Catch up with replays and submit your material ahead of time for personalized feedback from Willie, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Ready to elevate your piano prowess? Join us in the Creative Pianist Toolkit™ and let's make music that moves the world. 🌍🎵
In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques.
You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle.
Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more.
Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
Learn how to improvise over The "In" Crowd.
Learn Willie’s arrangement of Ramsey Lewis’s classic “The ‘In’ Crowd,” exploring groove, style, and rhythmic feel while building confidence in your own creative expression.
Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Creative Pianist Toolkit™!
Embark on a musical journey that will transform the way you play and perceive piano music. The Creative Pianist Toolkit™ is not just a set of classes; it's your roadmap to mastering the piano with flair and creativity.
🎼 Dive into Three Dynamic Classes:
1. Theory/Reharm: Unlock the secrets of music theory to deeply understand and interpret music. We'll guide you through the art of tune analysis, effective memorization, and crafting reharmonizations that breathe new life into classic melodies.
2. Standards: Journey across genres from jazz to pop, rock to Latin. Start with simple arrangements and progress to sophisticated performances that will captivate any audience. We will cover both beginner and advanced arrangements in this class! Your friends and family won't believe their ears!
3. Improvisation: Break free from the written notes and improvise with confidence. Apply the skills from our Theory and Standards classes to discover improvisation techniques that transcend song boundaries and genres.
🌟 Open to All Levels: Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, these classes will challenge and inspire you. We recommend having at least a year of piano experience, but if you're a complete novice, begin your adventure with our 30-Day Piano Playbook™.
👨🏫 Expert Guidance from Willie: No matter your level, Willie's dual-track teaching approach ensures you'll find material tailored to your skills. Plus, get a weekly practice plan to keep your fingers dancing on the keys, even when you're away from the piano.
⏰ Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules: Short on practice time? Willie's got you covered with essential exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. Stay on top of your piano game, even on your busiest days.
🙋♂️ Participate Your Way: Take the reins of your learning experience. Turn on your camera and dive into the action or absorb knowledge in the background. Questions? Willie's there to answer them in real-time.
📅 Can't Make It Live? No worries! Catch up with replays and submit your material ahead of time for personalized feedback from Willie, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Ready to elevate your piano prowess? Join us in the Creative Pianist Toolkit™ and let's make music that moves the world. 🌍🎵
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
Watch Willie give students feedback on their improvisation over My Way.
Learn part 2 of My Way.
Learn about how the song My Way is structured.
Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Creative Pianist Toolkit™!
Embark on a musical journey that will transform the way you play and perceive piano music. The Creative Pianist Toolkit™ is not just a set of classes; it's your roadmap to mastering the piano with flair and creativity.
🎼 Dive into Three Dynamic Classes:
1. Theory/Reharm: Unlock the secrets of music theory to deeply understand and interpret music. We'll guide you through the art of tune analysis, effective memorization, and crafting reharmonizations that breathe new life into classic melodies.
2. Standards: Journey across genres from jazz to pop, rock to Latin. Start with simple arrangements and progress to sophisticated performances that will captivate any audience. We will cover both beginner and advanced arrangements in this class! Your friends and family won't believe their ears!
3. Improvisation: Break free from the written notes and improvise with confidence. Apply the skills from our Theory and Standards classes to discover improvisation techniques that transcend song boundaries and genres.
🌟 Open to All Levels: Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, these classes will challenge and inspire you. We recommend having at least a year of piano experience, but if you're a complete novice, begin your adventure with our 30-Day Piano Playbook™.
👨🏫 Expert Guidance from Willie: No matter your level, Willie's dual-track teaching approach ensures you'll find material tailored to your skills. Plus, get a weekly practice plan to keep your fingers dancing on the keys, even when you're away from the piano.
⏰ Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules: Short on practice time? Willie's got you covered with essential exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. Stay on top of your piano game, even on your busiest days.
🙋♂️ Participate Your Way: Take the reins of your learning experience. Turn on your camera and dive into the action or absorb knowledge in the background. Questions? Willie's there to answer them in real-time.
📅 Can't Make It Live? No worries! Catch up with replays and submit your material ahead of time for personalized feedback from Willie, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Ready to elevate your piano prowess? Join us in the Creative Pianist Toolkit™ and let's make music that moves the world. 🌍🎵
In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques.
You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle.
Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more.
Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
Learn to improvise over My Way.
Learn the Frank Sinatra classic using easy to understand techniques.
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques.
You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle.
Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more.
Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
Our Jazzedge resident drummer, Mike Marble, will be challenging your rhythm skills in this live training session. He will work with you on rhythm sight-reading and how to best interpret and perform all different types of rhythms. Rhythm is the backbone of music, and without good rhythm and time your playing will sound lackluster.
These ongoing live training sessions with Mike will both challenge and inspire your playing.
Come ask your questions about rhythm, working with drummers, drumming or playing with a group. Mike has an expansive pedigree of performances with a wide range of musicians and performing multiple different styles of music ranging from jazz and rock to blues and funk.
Here's what students have to say:
"That Live Rhythm Training was awesome! Mike Marble is not only a great teacher, but also a really good entertainer! We had so much fun! Adapted to piano players, his training is a perfect way to progress in terms of rhythm and also to better understand how a drummer reads rhythms, practices and performs. Highly recommended!"
"Awesome opportunity to enter into a drummer's mind! In addition, rhythm being at the core of all music, everything we learn here is essential, whatever instrument we play!"
"Just a huge thank you! I loved your teaching and the vibe you created, which is present in all your Lessons on Jazzedge Academy site! So essential to enjoy learning! Before the session, I was not sure how I would apply your teaching to my piano practice and you gave the answer right away! No doubt that I will progress through your teaching! Awesome!"
Learn how to improvise over our "Just Standards" songs in this class.
This is an advanced-level class so you should have already gone through several major scales and know your chords.
To get ready for this class, be sure to work through these preparation lessons.
It is also a great idea to work through The Confident Improviser™ - Level 1.
In this class, you'll learn:
Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important music theory skills that are needed to create exciting arrangements, improvise and be creative at their instrument.
This class is for all instruments and all levels. This means you can be a beginner or a pro. It also means you do not have to be a piano-player to gain valuable skills from this class.
How are all levels going to work in one class you ask? For one, we will be starting easy for everyone since this is a new class format. This means everyone will be able to start out on the right foot and feel comfortable. Willie will also be giving you lesson suggestions from the site so you know where to turn if you need additional help.
Why is the word "practical" in the title?
That's because there are a lot of music theory items that are not really needed by all students. Sometimes theory classes, in their goal to be as complete as possible, end up overburdening students with information that is "good to know" but not "mission critical."
Everything in this class is "must know" information that every single musician should strive to master.
Some of you will be nervous. Don't worry!
*** I WILL NOT be calling out any students and you are welcomed to participate in any way that feels best for you. ***
Share your camera...it's up to you!
Answer questions...it's up to you!
Do the work? Well, it's up to you...but suggested 🙂
We will also be covering reharmonization techniques so you'll learn how to both harmonize melodies and reharmonize the chords that have been given to you to create something new.
If you're serious about wanting to learn the piano, this is a must-join class.
Some of what we will be covering in this class:
Get ready to learn a ton in this class! There will be homework, quizzes but you can join in at whatever way fits your needs!
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
In this class we will be working on creating a beginner arrangement for It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year.
Learn an advanced arrangement for It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year.
Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important music theory skills that are needed to create exciting arrangements, improvise and be creative at their instrument.
This class is for all instruments and all levels. This means you can be a beginner or a pro. It also means you do not have to be a piano-player to gain valuable skills from this class.
How are all levels going to work in one class you ask? For one, we will be starting easy for everyone since this is a new class format. This means everyone will be able to start out on the right foot and feel comfortable. Willie will also be giving you lesson suggestions from the site so you know where to turn if you need additional help.
Why is the word "practical" in the title?
That's because there are a lot of music theory items that are not really needed by all students. Sometimes theory classes, in their goal to be as complete as possible, end up overburdening students with information that is "good to know" but not "mission critical."
Everything in this class is "must know" information that every single musician should strive to master.
Some of you will be nervous. Don't worry!
*** I WILL NOT be calling out any students and you are welcomed to participate in any way that feels best for you. ***
Share your camera...it's up to you!
Answer questions...it's up to you!
Do the work? Well, it's up to you...but suggested 🙂
We will also be covering reharmonization techniques so you'll learn how to both harmonize melodies and reharmonize the chords that have been given to you to create something new.
If you're serious about wanting to learn the piano, this is a must-join class.
Some of what we will be covering in this class:
Get ready to learn a ton in this class! There will be homework, quizzes but you can join in at whatever way fits your needs!
In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques.
You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle.
Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more.
Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
Learn how to improvise over our "Just Standards" songs in this class.
This is a beginner-level class so you do not need any experience in order to get started improvising.
To get ready for this class, be sure to work through these preparation lessons.
It is also a great idea to work through The Confident Improviser™ - Level 1.
In this class, you'll learn:
Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important music theory skills that are needed to create exciting arrangements, improvise and be creative at their instrument.
This class is for all instruments and all levels. This means you can be a beginner or a pro. It also means you do not have to be a piano-player to gain valuable skills from this class.
How are all levels going to work in one class you ask? For one, we will be starting easy for everyone since this is a new class format. This means everyone will be able to start out on the right foot and feel comfortable. Willie will also be giving you lesson suggestions from the site so you know where to turn if you need additional help.
Why is the word "practical" in the title?
That's because there are a lot of music theory items that are not really needed by all students. Sometimes theory classes, in their goal to be as complete as possible, end up overburdening students with information that is "good to know" but not "mission critical."
Everything in this class is "must know" information that every single musician should strive to master.
Some of you will be nervous. Don't worry!
*** I WILL NOT be calling out any students and you are welcomed to participate in any way that feels best for you. ***
Share your camera...it's up to you!
Answer questions...it's up to you!
Do the work? Well, it's up to you...but suggested 🙂
We will also be covering reharmonization techniques so you'll learn how to both harmonize melodies and reharmonize the chords that have been given to you to create something new.
If you're serious about wanting to learn the piano, this is a must-join class.
Some of what we will be covering in this class:
Get ready to learn a ton in this class! There will be homework, quizzes but you can join in at whatever way fits your needs!
In this class, Paul will feature a new pop tune each session and help students learn the song through the use of performance, active listening, discussion, analysis, guided practice, and professional tips and tricks. Paul will focus on topics such as how to select pop songs that will work well on the piano and that your audience will love, how to break the song into simple sections, how to create an arrangement for solo piano, how to memorize, how-where-and-when to improvise, and how to practice for mastery. Additionally, Paul will occasionally explain and notate music theory concepts as they become applicable.
In this lesson we will learn an intro and ending for I've Got You Under My Skin.
In this class we will be working on creating an advanced arrangement for a classic "standard" song. We will couple this with The Confident Improviser™ class to also learn improvisation and the "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class to learn about harmony, analysis and music theory.
