Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 38 min

Learn how to improvise over our "Just Standards" songs in this class. This is a beginner-level class so you do not need any experience in order to get started i…

Willie · Intermediate · 39 min

Sheet music has been added. Please note, this is version 1 of the music and it will likely change a bit once the lesson video is released. I am no longer teachi…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

Learn how to use scale cells for easier improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 39 min

Welcome to "Just Standards," a new iteration of my popular Standards by the Dozen™ series. This is a great class to take if you're a beginner who wants to learn…

Willie · Intermediate · 89 min

In this lesson I'll show you how to use the concepts you've learned in my No Bull Guide to Jazz Piano™ course. I'll also answer student's questions at the end o…

Willie · Intermediate · 56 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important…

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important…

Willie · Intermediate · 61 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most important…

Willie · Professional · 67 min

In this lesson I am going to show you some organ techniques that I have learnt over the years. I'll show you how I use the drawbars. We will discuss sustaining…

Willie · Intermediate · 63 min

In this 4-step mini course we will cover different ways to arrange, improvise and accompany oneself using George Gershwin's standard Someone To Watch Over Me. S…

Willie · Professional · 57 min

In this lesson, we will cover all of the scales for improvisation. How often do you get confused when it comes to making these scales start to sound like improv…

Willie · Intermediate · 61 min

In this lesson, I’ll share my tips, tricks and techniques that I use to pick out songs and chord progressions by ear. I’ll also show you how to use a mix of you…

Willie · Intermediate · 27 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to put together all of the techniques from previous lessons in this course to create your very own blues jam with improvisation!

Willie · Intermediate · 100 min

Learn Paul Simon’s classic song Bridge Over Troubled Water. In this part 1 lesson you’ll learn the first 2 pages of the arrangement, step-by-step along with all…

Willie · Intermediate · 86 min

Learn this funky tune in three parts. Can be played on organ or piano! Creative Pianist Toolkit is divided into three different classes: Theory, Arranging & Imp…

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…

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…

Darby · Beginner · 51 min

You’re going to learn the function of all the controls on the organ so you know what button, knob or slider to change in order to create the sound you need.

Darby · Professional · 81 min

Learn how to get those classic organ sounds by manipulating the drawbars and settings of the organ. If you want those classic organ sounds, this is the lesson f…

Darby · Intermediate · 62 min

6 “must have” organ sounds that need to be in every organist’s toolbox. These are the sounds that make you sound like a know-what-you’re-doin’ musician at the o…

Darby · Professional · 58 min

This more advanced lessons will give you more organ shout techniques that you can use.

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to start improvising over a new standard and the steps you should take to get started.

Darby · Professional · 68 min

Shout music is a type of gospel music characterized by very fast tempo, chromatic basslines, snare hits and hand claps on the upbeat of each beat. In this lesso…

Willie · Intermediate · 6 min

Learn some really cool Otis Spann licks, chords and bass lines. I will also teach you how to put together the licks to create a ‘song’. Otis Spann (March 21, 19…