Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 34 min

In this lesson I'm going to show you how to really 'lock in' and own your chords at the piano.

Willie · Professional · 71 min

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set o…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

Learn how to make ordinary chords sound super fat using these techniques. You'll also learn many bassline tricks too!

Willie · Intermediate · 99 min

Learn your chords! This DVD will cover all of the Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. You'll also learn my Magic chord voicings and real world examples.

Willie · Beginner · 9 min

You'll learn how to use 7th chords and rolls to create a fuller sound in your improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this lesson we are going to learn the entire 12-bar advanced blues form along with chords and comping.

Willie · Intermediate · 22 min

In this lesson we will work on creating simple bass lines for accompaniment and adding chords in the right hand.

Willie · Professional · 41 min

In this lesson we will create a more advanced sound in our improvisation by using quartal straddles and by adding grace notes to chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

In this lesson we will move away from the blues and instead focus on the classic jazz standard "Beautiful Love." You'll learn the progression and how to form ro…

Willie · Intermediate · 21 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to play the bassline in C minor along with chords in the right hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

In this lesson we will be learning how to move between triads and seventh chords smoothly. We will be covering several 16th-note patterns as well.

Willie · Professional · 42 min

Learn how to create altered chords and improvise over them in this lesson.

Willie · Beginner · 9 min

Learning how to "comp" chords is essential if you want to accompany yourself or others at the piano.

Willie · Intermediate · 13 min

Learn how to add the 9th to our guide tones for fuller-sounding chords.

Willie · Beginner · 8 min

Learn the 12 bar blues form, its analysis along with basic 7th chords.

Willie · Professional · 72 min

In this lesson you'll learn: how to pick out the guide tones for any chord, how to create basic rootless voicings and which tensions to add.

Willie · Professional · 44 min

In this lesson you will learn LUSH, full jazz/soul chords to use in your arrangements and compositions.

Paul · Beginner · 54 min

This lesson will show you how to build your major and minor triads in all 12 keys. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ll learn how to double the various notes of th…

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

The ii-V-I (2-5-1) chord progression is one of the most popular and important in jazz. In this lesson you'll learn different ways to improvise over 2-5-1 progre…

Willie · Intermediate · 44 min

Learn how to create an arrangement from ONLY a lead sheet melody. We will use the Christmas classic, Silent Night to create an arrangement. Learn these techniqu…

Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

Learn how to create jazz chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 65 min

In this lesson Willie answers students' questions and talks about how to Approach Target Chords. We will also discuss the gospel 1-7-3-6 progression and what it…

Willie · Intermediate · 97 min

In this lesson, we will be covering fingering techniques, learning and applying arpeggios and how to apply simple chords to a melody, the "Battle Hymn of The Re…

Willie · Professional · 106 min

Learn how to effectively use tritones to add spice to your arrangements. I’ll also teach you how to create fuller, richer chords with Upper Structure Triads and…