Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson, I will show you some important soloing techniques for organ. Since the organ is so different than the piano, these techniques will help you crea…

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 · Beginner · 58 min

From the opening introductory melody, this piano hit is instantly recognized by everyone. Learn this tune by studying the 5 component sections: intro, verse, br…

Paul · Professional · 55 min

In this lesson you will learn how to play Billy Joel’s classic piano hit “New York State of Mind.” We will show you how to break the song down into its componen…

Willie · Beginner · 34 min

Learn how to create a rock-piano accompaniment to jam over.

Paul · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson you will learn to play Van Morrison’s classic hit “Caravan.” We will show you how to break this song down into 3 easy-to-remember sections. You w…

Paul · Intermediate · 66 min

Not only is the song a classic but it also appeals to audiences young and old and is fun to play. The music of Motown has stood the test of time, so you’ll defi…

Paul · Professional · 47 min

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play this classic Paul McCartney hit by breaking the form down into individual section, making the song easier to memor…

Willie · Professional · 26 min

Learn the iconic piano part to this classic rock song. We have another lesson on this song in the site, just do a search.

Willie · Intermediate · 2 min

A Mid-Summer Session: Learn a Bluesy, Gospel-flavor song while also learning new techniques, licks and “walk ups”. I will explain how to play “A Mid-Summer Sess…

Willie · Professional · 24 min

Learn how to make your solo stand out from single note lines by adding double stops. This is a great way to add excitement to your rock/pop solos!

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

This classic Billy Joel tune is a great bridge between rock and jazz and offers many exciting jazz 'twists' which we will cover. This rock standard will be appr…

Willie · Intermediate · 111 min

Learn both an easy and intermediate arrangement of this rock classic. I'll also break down HOW to create an arrangement so you can take these concepts to other…

Willie · Beginner · 43 min

Learn how to play each part of this classic rock song. This is a great jam song to play with other musicians as well!

Willie · Professional · 57 min

"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is a song by the Doors from their debut album, The Doors. It was the first single released by the band. In this lesson we…

Willie · Intermediate · 65 min

Minute by Minute is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released on December 1, 1978 with Michael McDonald at the keys and vocals…

Willie · Professional · 57 min

In this 2-part lesson we are going to cover Ray Manzarek's epic solo on the Door's song: Light My Fire. There are many great tips to gain from this solo and it…

Willie · Intermediate · 60 min

In this second part of the Moondance lesson, we will be focusing on the improvisation. In this lesson, I'll show you some of the licks played on the recording a…

Willie · Intermediate · 66 min

In part two we will be focusing on endings. I will teach you eight important endings that you really need to know. These are classic endings that work in a vari…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson you’ll learn how to play Sir Elton John’s “Your Song.” However, we will also use this as an opportunity to learn a step-by-step process by which…

Willie · Professional · 70 min

In this lesson you will learn the classic song, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King. This song is in a country-rock feel.

Willie · Professional · 69 min

A question I get asked a lot is “How do you create an arrangement for a song?” Or, “How do I ‘modernize’ this song and give it new life?” In this lesson I am go…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…