Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 59 min

Reharmonization means you are changing the chords, sometimes adding new chords, sometimes changing the existing chords. This gives you the ability to create doz…

Willie · Intermediate · 41 min

We will be covering how to improvise over 2 different blues progressions in the key of C and F. We will be discussing rootless chords and you'll learn how to pl…

Willie · Intermediate · 84 min

In this first volume, we will work on getting down the chords and the groove for this song that Norah Jones made famous. If you want to accompany yourself or ot…

Willie · Professional · 74 min

In this lesson we will cover four important uses of diminished harmony: 1) Diminished chord reharmonization, 2) Harmonizing melodies using diminished chords, 3)…

Willie · Professional · 40 min

In this important lesson for ALL styles, we will talk about the core ingredients of a 2-5-1 progression and chord voicings. Once you understand these core conce…

Paul · Professional · 47 min

In this lesson, you will learn how to play Some Day My Prince Will Come note for note. We will also discuss the theory behind the chords. We will go over how to…

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 · 51 min

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

Willie · Professional · 55 min

A quick story, years ago when I was first learning improvisation, I was always confused and frustrated with those chord/scale charts. You know the ones that tel…

Willie · Professional · 105 min

In this lesson, we will continue where we left off from volume 1. We begin by reviewing “The Thrill is Gone” groove and bassline. Everything is broken down for…

Willie · Beginner · 61 min

In this lesson we are going to cover triads along with their inversions and usage. I will also show you how and when to use 7ths chords and chord slashes. Later…

Willie · Intermediate

This is the place to start if you want to learn the basics of Blues & Boogie piano playing. I'll teach you the "basic" shuffle groove and show you some licks to…

Willie · Professional · 11 min

Part 2 of our lesson where you'll learn how to use upper structures in your chords to create rich sounding turnarounds!

Willie · Professional · 14 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to use upper structures in your chords to create rich sounding turnarounds!

Willie · Intermediate · 15 min

In this lesson you'll learn how play a minor blues progression walking bass with the rootless chords we learned in lesson #16.

Willie · Professional · 38 min

In this lesson you'll learn some more advanced improvisation techniques. We will use Cole Porter's "I Get A Kick Out of You" for improvisation. We will discuss…

Willie · Beginner · 38 min

Learn Root-7 chord shells along with how to form all types of seventh chords.

Willie · Professional · 61 min

Learn an advanced blues progression in F along with rootless chords in the right hand.

Willie · Professional · 58 min

Learn how to create a solo over a blues bassline and play rootless chords in the right hand. If this lesson is too difficult, try the Ben's Blues lesson first.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

This is the lesson where we learn how to play rootless chords and apply them to the bassline. You'll learn about syncopation and different chord comping techniq…

Paul · Professional · 95 min

This lesson features a classic jazz ballad popularized by the great jazz singer Tony Bennett. We will investigate how to effectively play a jazz ballad, includi…

Paul · Intermediate · 61 min

This lesson features a classic pop-funk tune that is often played in the jazz repertoire. The song features a 4-measure chord progression that repeats throughou…

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 · Beginner · 7 min

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