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Willie · Professional · 70 min

Last homework review session for "My Ship." There is no sheet music for this lesson.

Willie · Professional · 60 min

In this lesson I'll review homework from students. We are no longer accepting new homework assignments but this is a FANTASTIC way to see what other students ha…

Willie · Professional · 60 min

Using the song "A Foggy Day" we will work on how to create an arrangement using the techniques we've used so far.

Willie · Professional · 47 min

Using the standard "My Ship" we will work on Upper Structure Triads. UST's (for short) are the life-blood of advanced reharmonizations and you want to work on t…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to create your own cocktail piano arrangements using different techniques like pedal tones, cadences, 1-6-2-5 progression stalli…

Willie · Professional · 21 min

Learn the basics about what are Upper Structure Triads and how to use them.

Willie · Intermediate · 22 min

If you can't reach those big stretches, this lesson will help you 'fix' arrangements so you can play them more easily.

Willie · Professional · 57 min

"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is a song by the Doors from their debut album, The Doors. It was the first single released by the band. In this lesson we…

Willie · Beginner · 36 min

This lesson helps you understand better what to play when you see a chord symbol in the music. You'll also learn simple ways to create your chords. We will disc…

Willie · Intermediate · 75 min

Day 21-30 of the 30-Day Piano Playbook. These lessons will be more difficult than days 1-20 by design to help you find your playing level.

Willie · Beginner · 25 min

Learn how to get the most out of your Piano Essentials lessons with these 8 tips. You’ll learn how to not just play what’s on the page, but also how to create y…

Willie · Intermediate

When it comes to playing the piano, you can play…Right Hand Alone, Left Hand Alone, or Hands Together. Don’t think of your hands being independent, think instea…

Willie · Professional · 35 min

In this lesson we will learn about diatonic triads and seventh chords. In addition you'll learn about subdominant chords.

Darby · Professional · 57 min

In this lesson you'll learn some classic organ licks from songs like: "Green Onions", "Smoke On The Water", "Will You Be There", "Gimme Some Lovin'", plus some…

Willie · Beginner · 72 min

Another classic Christmas song. Its lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. This carol is set to the tune of “Greensleeves”, a traditional Engli…

Willie · Intermediate · 47 min

5 rhythms that are great to master and use in your improvisations. You'll learn each rhythm along with examples of how to use them.

Willie · Professional · 103 min

This is where the “rubber meets the road.” It’s game time. In this session you will be playing along with the band…LIVE! Don’t worry, we will go slow and I’ll b…

Willie · Professional · 76 min

This up-tempo Rogers/Hart jazz piano classic will get your toes tapping and is great for the intermediate or more advanced player. If you’ve gone through my Ste…

Paul · Professional · 62 min

This lesson features a popular Duke Ellington tune. You will learn an advanced arrangement of this tune and breakdown the various jazz devices that go into crea…

Willie · Professional · 98 min

This lesson will show you how to analyze jazz progressions to make it easier to memorize. The voicings in this lesson are great to learn and the fill-in-the-bla…

Paul · Intermediate · 35 min

Would you like to know what the Beatles, Journey, and Johann Pachelbel can teach you about diatonic harmony? Have you ever wondered about the meaning of all tho…

Willie · Intermediate · 108 min

In this lesson you’ll learn how to create your own gospel/blues progressions while also learning more about dominant motion, alternate bass notes and 2-5-1 prog…

Paul · Professional · 51 min

In part 2 of this lesson you will learn how to learn the process to memorize jazz tunes. Also he will teach you how to transpose the song into another key. You…

Paul · Beginner · 59 min

From the Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach This famous melody is a beautiful piece to add to your piano repertoire. You will learn this piece in a step-by-step ma…