Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 1 min

In this class we will be working on creating an advanced arrangement for a classic "standard" song. We will couple this with The Confident Improviser™ class to…

Willie · Intermediate · 60 min

In this class we will be working on creating an advanced arrangement for a classic "standard" song. We will couple this with The Confident Improviser™ class to…

Willie · Intermediate · 65 min

In this class we will be working through both Jazz and Pop/Rock standards using a systematic approach. Each standard is broken down into sections and you get to…

Willie · Intermediate · 74 min

In this class we will be working through both Jazz and Pop/Rock standards using a systematic approach. Each standard is broken down into sections and you get to…

Nina · Intermediate · 86 min

The focus of this lesson is on pentatonic scales, blues riffs, and two-handed voicings. The song used for demonstration and practice is "All Blues."

Mike · Beginner · 43 min

In this course, Mike discusses rhythms in life, The Pulse in music, time signatures, notes and rests (and the importance of space!) down to 16ths, counting as a…

Mike · Beginner · 46 min

Mike explains tied notes, dotted notes and rests, 8th-note triplets in 4/4 and 12/8.

Anna · Beginner · 60 min

If you want to learn to sing, or improve your voice, this is the lesson to start with. In this lesson, Jazzedge teacher Anna Rizzo will teach you the basics of…

Willie · Beginner · 81 min

In this 2-part workshop we cover how to master and use your rootless chords. Rootless chords are an important tool in both group and solo piano playing. In sess…

Willie · Intermediate · 50 min

In this second part I'll show you 4 more rhythm patterns and how to apply them to a simple progression. We will also learn how to "tweak" the patterns to fit di…

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 · 112 min

In this lesson we'll be learning the jazz-funk classic "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers. We will be learning and applying various jazz techniques - such as d…

Paul · Intermediate · 77 min

In this lesson we focus on a classic Stevie Wonder recording. This popular song uses many "jazz" chords and voicings despite the fact that it is undeniably a po…

Paul · Intermediate · 90 min

This lesson features a classic multi-generational tune that fits well in both the pop and jazz styles. The arrangement uses an easy approach on the verse featur…

Willie · Intermediate · 9 min

Quick reference for the key of F Sharp. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 8 min

Quick reference for the key of B. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 12 min

Quick reference for the key of D Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 17 min

Quick reference for the key of E Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 15 min

Quick reference for the key of A Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 16 min

Quick reference for the key of E. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 14 min

Quick reference for the key of B Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 17 min

Quick reference for the key of F. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 16 min

Quick reference for the key of A. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Quick reference for the key of C. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.