Lesson Library

John · Intermediate · 68 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This class is…

Paul · Intermediate · 98 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

John · Intermediate · 74 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This class is…

John · Intermediate · 67 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This class is…

John · Intermediate · 72 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This Premier-…

John · Intermediate · 70 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This Premier-…

John · Intermediate · 67 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This Premier-…

John · Intermediate · 74 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This Premier-…

John · Intermediate · 82 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This Premier-…

Paul · Intermediate · 105 min

In this lesson we will learn a famous jazz standard written by a great jazz pianist, George Shearing. We will treat each 'A' section differently (3 in total) so…

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…

Paul · Intermediate · 81 min

This lesson features one of the most classic and recognizable pieces of piano repertoire of all time. The piece, by Vince Guaraldi from "A Charlie Brown Christm…

Paul · Intermediate · 66 min

This lesson features one of the greatest and most-covered songs of all-time. "Sunny" was written by Bobby Hebb 60 years ago and has been recorded by Stevie Wond…

Paul · Intermediate · 94 min

This lesson features a song by one of the most famous folk singer-songwriters of all time, James Taylor. A beautiful piece that is familiar to a large audience,…

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this exercise we will be learning the Whole-1-2 Diminished scale for use with diminished 7th chords. In the inspiration section we will cover all 12 Diminish…

Willie · Intermediate · 46 min

In this exercise we will be moving between one- and two-measure 2-5-1 progressions. In the inspiration lesson we will learn the rootless 'B' form of 2-5-1 progr…

Willie · Intermediate · 39 min

In this exercise we will be introducing the tritone substitution along with the Lydian flat 7 scale. The Inspiration lesson will teach you the 'A' form of the i…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

In this lesson we will expand our bassline to all quarter notes and add triplets to our rhythms.

Paul · Professional · 57 min

This is an instantly recognized funky party tune that you will want to have in your repertoire. In this lesson, you will learn how to play this song on an organ…

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 · 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 · 58 min

This lesson teaches you the Beatles’ classic hit “Hey Jude” by focusing on 6 essential areas of instruction: technique, rhythm, reading, theory, licks/fills, an…

Paul · Intermediate · 58 min

This lesson puts you IN THE STUDIO! You’ve just been asked to play on a recording session which will feature a new smooth jazz/funk song entitled “Downtown Funk…

Paul · Intermediate · 57 min

In this lesson, we will continue teaching funk licks #6-10, this time splitting the Yamaha Motif to feature two different sounds in each hand. These licks get s…