Lesson Library

Paul · Intermediate · 86 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

Paul · Intermediate · 70 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

Paul · Intermediate · 70 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

Paul · Intermediate · 98 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

Paul · Intermediate · 61 min

This lesson features a classic pop-funk tune that is often played in the jazz repertoire. The song features a 4-measure chord progression that repeats throughou…

Willie · Intermediate · 12 min

Quick reference for the key of D Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 8 min

Quick reference for the key of B. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 9 min

Quick reference for the key of F Sharp. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 17 min

Quick reference for the key of E Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 15 min

Quick reference for the key of A Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 16 min

Quick reference for the key of E. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 17 min

Quick reference for the key of F. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 14 min

Quick reference for the key of B Flat. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 16 min

Quick reference for the key of A. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Quick reference for the key of C. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 18 min

Quick reference for the key of G. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 19 min

Quick reference for the key of D. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this exercise we will be learning the Whole-1-2 Diminished scale for use with diminished 7th chords. In the inspiration section we will cover all 12 Diminish…

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this exercise we will be introducing the altered scale cells along with 3-note rootless chords. The inspiration lesson will show you how to play 3-note alter…

Willie · Intermediate · 128 min

In this lesson I'll show you how to both fix a chord chart (looking for bad chords) and how to FILL OUT an arrangement when only a few chords are given. We will…

Paul · Intermediate · 58 min

This lesson puts you IN THE STUDIO! You’ve just been asked to play on a recording session which will feature a new smooth jazz/funk song entitled “Downtown Funk…

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…

Paul · Professional · 59 min

Many funk grooves are based on simply 2-4 measures and contain only a few chords. These short passages can make up entire sections of grooving and soloing. In 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.