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Willie · Beginner · 15 min

The blues scale doesn't have to be scary. In this lesson you'll learn how create tetrachords to make improvising using the blues scale easier.

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn about blues notes and how to use them to embellish your improvisation.

Willie · Beginner · 9 min

Learning how to "comp" chords is essential if you want to accompany yourself or others at the piano.

Willie · Beginner · 6 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to play the 12-bar blues form along with 7th chords.

Willie · Professional · 13 min

In this lesson I'll show you how I practice the locked-hand style to get more motion in my chords.

Willie · Beginner · 7 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to master your chords using this simple randomization technique.

Willie · Beginner · 63 min

In this lesson, you'll learn three critical aspects of improvisation: Accompaniment, Rhythm and Licks. By combining together these three elements, you'll see ho…

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

Learn how to master and own your scales with these exercises.

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

These are the scales that you should know, practice and master to become a good improviser. Each scale is written out along with fingering. Scales covered are:…

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

In this lesson, we will cover: 5 Finger Scales, Major Scale Contrary Motion, Chromatic Scale, Horizontal Playing and Speed Blocks, Scale Crushing, Creating Comp…

Willie · Beginner · 51 min

We will cover: Notes for Improvisation Rhythm - Vocalize Rhythm - Straight or Swung Comping Rhythm Collaboration between Hands Mixing Rhythmic Placement.

Paul · Professional · 82 min

Have you ever wanted to groove right along with the most classic clavinet hooks on some of the greatest funk tunes of all-time, but had trouble capturing that e…

Paul · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson you will learn 5 scales that are essential when learning how to solo over a funk groove. Each chapter will present a new scale and will examine h…

Paul · Professional · 59 min

Many funk grooves are based on simply 2-4 measures and contain only a few chords. These short passages can make up entire sections of grooving and soloing. In t…

Paul · Beginner · 55 min

In this lesson, you will learn some of the common aspects of playing a synthesizer using the Yamaha Motif ES6, a very frequently encountered and popular synth.…

Willie · Beginner · 92 min

In this three-session lesson, learn different practice techniques and ways to become the best rock player you can be! This is a great lesson to watch before beg…

Paul · Beginner · 49 min

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhyt…

Paul · Beginner · 57 min

This lesson is jam-packed with 11 Rock Piano Technique Tips that are the result of years of practice, gigging, touring, and teaching experience. Not only will y…

Paul · Beginner · 54 min

This lesson will show you how to build your major and minor triads in all 12 keys. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ll learn how to double the various notes of th…

Paul · Beginner · 23 min

This lesson teaches you a great bluesy two-handed comping riff that works over the various dominant chords in a 12-bar blues form. You’ll learn to build the cho…

Willie · Beginner · 30 min

Learn how to vocalize rhythm and use different phrasing techniques to create a more interesting solo. We will also cover articulation in this lesson.

Willie · Beginner · 35 min

Learn how to improvise in a slow, blues style. We will cover the use of the blues scale, minor pentatonic and "bluesy" pentatonic scales.

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

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 t…

Willie · Intermediate · 82 min

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