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Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

In this jam we will jam over a simple C blues. Even though the performance window has closed, you can still practice the jam and watch other students' performan…

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

You'll learn how to create and use double-stops in your improvisation to get a funky sound. You'll also learn how to create a super funky bassline to improvise…

Willie · Professional · 77 min

In this original song (in 3 sections) I will show you how to create FULL chord voicings while also creating a progression with motion using tri-tone substitutio…

Paul · Intermediate · 93 min

In this lesson you will be shown 6 different funky chord progressions, each 2-4 measures in length in varying keys. In each groove, the instructor will highligh…

Willie · Professional · 56 min

In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to come up with cool, funky and interesting chord progressions on the spot. We're not going to be using traditional ch…

Willie · Professional · 80 min

In this lesson we will continue to build upon our grooves with 3 new grooves. We will also expand our progression and talk about how to combine all of these con…

Willie · Professional · 77 min

In this first lesson, we will cover some basic funky grooves. The goal of this lesson is to keep you grooving with both hands. We will cover a dozen pattern var…

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 · Professional · 67 min

Just like drummers use paradiddles, as pianists we can incorporate these techniques as well. In this lesson, I'll show you how to build independence while learn…

Paul · Professional · 62 min

In this lesson, we will show you how to play the piano-based funk groove that makes up Earth Wind & Fire’s classic funk-party hit “September.” You will learn th…

Paul · Professional · 55 min

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play two classic funk-party Michael Jackson tunes – “Shake Your Body Down to the Ground” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.…

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 · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson you will learn 5 scales that are essential when learning how to solo over a funk groove. Each chapter will present a new scale and will examine h…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

"The Chicken" or simply "Chicken" is an instrumental funk tune composed by Pee Wee Ellis that was the B-side to James Brown's 1969 single "The Popcorn". Jazz ba…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

This lesson (perfect for ALL styles, not just funk) will teach you several different scales, fills and runs. I will show you both the notes AND how to create yo…

Willie · Professional · 49 min

If you love Blues piano, this is the course for you. In this course, we are going to spend 8 weeks covering different blues styles and progressions. I’ll show y…

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on how to better coordinate your two hands at the piano. If you've said: "I can't play hands together!" Well, this lesson i…

Willie · Intermediate · 250 min

These 25 lessons are a great place to start your JazzPianoLessons.com experience. Only a few of the lessons have a handout. For many, you'll want to get the Rea…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this Joe Cocker version of “Feelin’ Alright,” I will show you how to play the grooves of the song and alter those grooves to create your own sound. We will a…

Willie · Professional · 85 min

This is a classic funky tune with a great piano groove. In this lesson, I'll teach you the groove, how to alter it and also how to add some improvisation. We wi…

Nina · Intermediate · 83 min

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques…

Nina · Intermediate · 84 min

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques…

Nina · Intermediate · 96 min

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques…

Nina · Intermediate · 76 min

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques…