Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 101 min

In this lesson, I will show you some tricks on how to add flavor to your arrangement through passing chords, walk ups and transition chords.

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 · Beginner · 40 min

This week we will be adding the third of the chord under the melody.

Willie · Beginner · 30 min

This week we will be focusing on root-7th chord shells along with the melody.

Willie · Intermediate · 10 min

Incorporate double-stops into your solo along with chordal improv.

Willie · Professional · 18 min

Building off of my proven The Confident Improviser™ Level 1 program, this masterclass takes you deeper into the art of jazz improvisation. Instead of relying on…

Willie · Beginner · 48 min

Fill out your chord shells.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Discover the charm of this classic by exploring basic chord shells to create a smooth and elegant accompaniment.

Willie · Intermediate · 77 min

Learn how to play both jazz and even pop/rock standards (popular songs) using a simplified approach with chord shells. This is a great place to start, especiall…

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

With this exciting blueprint, you'll learn how to use simple chord shells to create simple arrangements for jazz standards. The best part? Once you've mastered…

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

With this incredible blueprint, you'll learn how to practice using a multimodal approach which means you'll learn your theory, chords and scales FASTER than any…

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

Build tension and release through minor chord shells, creating a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.

Willie · Intermediate · 68 min

Willie · Intermediate · 64 min

Master expressive voicings and smooth transitions by using chord shells to enhance the performance of this ballad.

Willie · Intermediate · 68 min

Learn to create flowing, romantic accompaniment for the song "Tenderly" by breaking up the chords to achieve a gentle and lyrical feel.

Nina · Intermediate · 78 min

Modal soloing over "Little Sunflower" involves using modal scales to create melodic lines that complement the harmonic structure of the piece. "Little Sunflower…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

Learn how to improvise over our "Just Standards" songs in this class. This is an advanced-level class so you should have already gone through several major scal…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

Learn how to improvise over our "Just Standards" songs in this class. This is an advanced-level class so you should have already gone through several major scal…

Paul · Intermediate · 80 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…

Paul · Intermediate · 83 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…

Paul · Intermediate · 74 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…

Paul · Intermediate · 90 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…

Paul · Intermediate · 86 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…

Paul · Intermediate · 70 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…