Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 64 min

Learn the basics of modern and traditional merengue piano techniques. We will cover several different grooves and patterns that you can combine to create longer…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set o…

Willie · Professional · 62 min

In this beautiful piece, I will split the lesson into an easy beginner section that shows a beginning student how to put together a nice contemporary arrangemen…

Willie · Intermediate · 80 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze this traditional hymn and play it with basic triads, perfect for beginners. I also created a more contemporary arrang…

Willie · Beginner · 59 min

Learn the arrangement of this classic tango song. You’ll also learn different tango accompaniment patterns and arranging techniques. We will cover improvisation…

Willie · Intermediate · 85 min

This classic song covers how to re-harmonize the song and improvise over it. I’ll also teach the arrangement note-for-note. Some of the concepts we will cover i…

Willie · Professional · 147 min

I cover a lot of really neat reharmonization techniques in this lesson, including dominant motion, related ii-V’s, dominant motion and much more. Best of all, y…

Willie · Intermediate · 120 min

Learn how to create an arrangement for Amazing Grace. Re-harmonization and improv techniques are also covered.

Willie · Professional · 87 min

In this lesson, I'll teach how to create a sus-chord groove. You'll learn passing chords and chordal groove techniques. I'll also teach you some hip improvisati…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

Learn how to make ordinary chords sound super fat using these techniques. You'll also learn many bassline tricks too!

Willie · Professional · 67 min

Just like drummers use paradiddles, as pianists we can incorporate these techniques as well. In this lesson, I'll show you how to build independence while learn…

Willie · Intermediate

This lesson is designed for intermediate/advanced level players that want to take their improvisation to the "next level" and sound more modern in their approac…

Willie · Intermediate · 93 min

This lesson is designed for beginner-advanced level players that want to take their improvisation to the “next level” and sound more modern in their approach. I…

Willie · Intermediate

This DVD picks up where DVD501 left off and teaches you more advanced Blues techniques. You'll learn the "common" shuffle and Jimmy Yancey grooves. I'll also ex…

Willie · Beginner · 190 min

This lesson will teach you improvisation techniques over Satin Doll and Canon in D. You’ll learn both Jazz and Pop/Rock improvisation styles. You’ll also learn…

Willie · Beginner · 67 min

If you've never improvised over a jazz standard before, this is the lesson for you! Learn the different techniques like targeting and improvisation shells.