Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on the minor ii-V-I progression. The inspiration chapter will focus on rootless chord voicings in minor.

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

In this lesson we are working on on a new progression using the iii chord. We are also learning about scale cells.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

In this lesson we are expanding our progression and adding new chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 128 min

In this lesson I'll show you how to both fix a chord chart (looking for bad chords) and how to FILL OUT an arrangement when only a few chords are given. We will…

Willie · Professional · 22 min

Enclosures and neighbor tones are what allow you to weave through a chord progression with your improvisation. You'll learn 8 enclosure patterns and how to prac…

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

We will be going over: Minor Solfege, Upbeats, Dictation Examples, Melodic and Rhythmic Dictation, Listening for Progressions and Listening for Chords.

Paul · Professional · 53 min

In this lesson, you will learn how to play this classic Billy Joel hit, breaking down each section for easier memorization. We will also talk about a couple way…

Paul · Professional · 59 min

This is a classic James Taylor song that presents some challenging chords not often found in most rock music. You’ll encounter gospel-style chord progressions t…

Paul · Intermediate · 73 min

In this lesson, we will examine and discuss the concept of upbeats and downbeats. Then, students will work on a variety of rhythmic exercises using a drum track…

Paul · Professional · 41 min

In this course we’ll be studying some common alternate chords which can be inserted into the standard 12-bar blues progression in order to get that advanced, pr…

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

Learn how to play a full 12-bar blues. You'll also learn about tags and how to transpose the blues into different keys. This prepares you for the next lesson on…

Willie · Beginner · 14 min

In this lesson we will learn how to improvise over the song Do'h blues. This is a great introduction to improvisation.

Paul · Intermediate · 68 min

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

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Building off of lesson 1, now learn to substitute chords to create a more robust chord progression. We will also use Jingle Bells as a springboard.

Willie · Intermediate · 51 min

In lesson 4 we will add more rhythm to the chord progression to create a better sense of flow between chords.

Willie · Professional · 50 min

Learn how to use arpeggios over 2-5-1 progressions to create beautiful introductions and endings.

Willie · Professional · 98 min

This lesson will show you how to analyze jazz progressions to make it easier to memorize. The voicings in this lesson are great to learn and the fill-in-the-bla…

Willie · Intermediate · 14 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of Ab

Willie · Beginner · 10 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of Bb

Willie · Intermediate · 16 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of B

Willie · Intermediate · 13 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of Db

Willie · Intermediate · 17 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of E

Willie · Intermediate · 13 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of F#

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

Learn the essentials in the Key of F