Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

Add motion to the left hand while improvising in the right.

Willie · Beginner · 19 min

In this lesson, I break cocktail piano down into 10 clear, practical steps that show you exactly how to turn a lead sheet into a confident, musical cocktail-sty…

Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

Learn how to add the 9th of the chord for some cool-sounding chordal improvisation.

Willie · Beginner · 20 min

Learn how to use grace notes to add more interest to your improvised lines. We will also start learning how to improvise using blocks which makes your improvisa…

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

In this simplified arrangement, you'll learn how to quickly play this holiday classic.

Willie · Beginner · 29 min

Learn improv and jam over rhythm changes.

Willie · Beginner · 50 min

Learn how to improvise and jam.

Willie · Beginner · 27 min

Gene Harris has a great mix of blues, jazz and gospel grooves. Learn this cool Gene Harris groove to improvise over.

Willie · Beginner · 18 min

In this fifth session of the "Confident Improviser" class, we focus on solidifying your left hand's baseline while exploring rhythmic variations and the full bl…

Willie · Beginner · 27 min

In this sixth class of the "Confident Improviser" series, beginners will transition from foundational skills to exploring pop rock music. Focusing on the 1-6-4-…

Paul · Intermediate · 29 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Refine your use of space and dynamics while enhancing your work with the addition of broken shell patterns.

Willie · Intermediate · 50 min

Learn this standard using my Super Simple Standards approach. Great for beginners and advanced players alike!

Willie · Beginner · 45 min

Using the song "Our Love is Here to Stay", learn how to create a basic arrangement with shells.

Paul · Intermediate · 30 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Paul · Intermediate · 43 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Willie · Beginner · 39 min

Group playing uses rootless chords, learn how to create and use them.

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…

Paul · Intermediate · 46 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Paul · Intermediate · 43 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Paul · Intermediate · 30 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

Willie · Intermediate · 85 min

Learn the Beatles classic in a 3-part format. Creative Pianist Toolkit is divided into three different classes: Theory, Arranging & Improvisation. Learning thes…

Willie · Intermediate · 50 min

In this blueprint, you will learn an easy way to create major seventh, minor seventh, and dominant seventh chords using triads as a foundation. You'll also lear…

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

Learn how to play different kinds of blues like shuffle, swing and stride. You'll learn both accompaniments and licks and learn how to move between both to crea…