Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn about blues notes and how to use them to embellish your improvisation.

Willie · Beginner · 15 min

The blues scale doesn't have to be scary. In this lesson you'll learn how create tetrachords to make improvising using the blues scale easier.

Willie · Beginner · 18 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to create licks to jam over the blues by combining rhythms and notes.

Willie · Professional · 15 min

Turns are a great way to create embellishment in your improvisation. Plus they sound really cool. This lesson will show you how to create three different blues/…

Willie · Professional · 15 min

The minor pentatonic and blues scales are really important scales to start with when learning improvisation.

Willie · Beginner · 8 min

Learn the 3 basic rhythms you need for improvisation and comping.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

Learn how to master and own your scales with these exercises.

Willie · Beginner · 47 min

We will cover: Accompaniment with three bass patterns and the Improvisation Secret Weapon with examples.

Willie · Beginner · 43 min

We will be covering how to improvise over 2 different blues progressions. We will also be talking about playing and resting in your improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 41 min

We will be covering how to improvise over 2 different blues progressions in the key of C and F. We will be discussing rootless chords and you'll learn how to pl…

Willie · Professional · 57 min

By playing a song in more than one style, you can create some really fun arrangements and bring some sparkle to your song arrangements.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Working with other musicians is one of the greatest experiences you'll have as a pianist. This lesson will help guide you in that endeavor.

Paul · Intermediate · 67 min

Now that you’ve learned how to build a funk groove using just 2 chords and examined the role of each instrument in the rhythm section, it’s time to learn to sol…

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 · 49 min

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhyt…

Paul · Beginner · 53 min

In Part 2 of the Rock Rhythm Practice lesson, you will review the rhythms discussed in Part 1 and immediately build upon your mastery by introducing eighth note…

Willie · Professional · 58 min

Learn step-by-step a full arrangement of "All Blues." You will also learn some improvisation tips for the song.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

Adding accents to your scales creates shape and intensity in your solo. In this lesson you'll see how I use accents to create rhythms within the scale through t…

Willie · Intermediate · 27 min

Learn the classic Dr. Seuss “Mr. Grinch” and be a smash hit at your next Christmas Party! In this lesson I’ll show you how to play both a simple and more advanc…

Willie · Beginner · 30 min

Learn how to vocalize rhythm and use different phrasing techniques to create a more interesting solo. We will also cover articulation in this lesson.

Willie · Beginner · 16 min

Perhaps one of the most important progressions in jazz, you need to know how to improvise over the ii-V-I progression. In this lesson we begin by learning how t…

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Learn how to improvise using arpeggios (broken chords) along with rootless voicings in the left hand. This is a great "intermediate" step to learn.

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

Expanding upon our 2-5-1 progression, you'll now learn how to improvise over a V7 of II chord using enclosures. Applying enclosures to one chord is a great way…

Willie · Intermediate · 25 min

Learn how to improvise over the first part of the standard Autumn Leaves using your major scale.