Lesson Library

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 · Beginner · 55 min

In this lesson, you will learn some of the common aspects of playing a synthesizer using the Yamaha Motif ES6, a very frequently encountered and popular synth.…

Paul · Beginner · 49 min

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhyt…

Paul · Beginner · 53 min

In Part 2 of the Rock Rhythm Practice lesson, you will review the rhythms discussed in Part 1 and immediately build upon your mastery by introducing eighth note…

Paul · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson you will learn to play Van Morrison’s classic hit “Caravan.” We will show you how to break this song down into 3 easy-to-remember sections. You w…

Paul · Beginner · 58 min

This lesson teaches you the Beatles’ classic hit “Hey Jude” by focusing on 6 essential areas of instruction: technique, rhythm, reading, theory, licks/fills, an…

Paul · Professional · 54 min

This classic Michael Jackson tune has perhaps one of the most recognizable keyboard lines in all of pop-rock music. Luscious rock/R&B chords, ear-grabbing melod…

Paul · Beginner · 48 min

You’ll want to add this classic John Lennon hit to your repertoire. By breaking the song down into three easy-to-remember sections, you will more quickly be abl…

Paul · Beginner · 55 min

This classic Madonna hit is pure pop-rock. Get to know the organ sounds on your keyboard or synth and learn the 3 sections that comprise this great tune. You’ll…

Paul · Professional · 50 min

In this lesson you will be shown how to play this classic rock hit by learning one section at a time (intro/verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, ending), helping y…

Paul · Intermediate · 66 min

Not only is the song a classic but it also appeals to audiences young and old and is fun to play. The music of Motown has stood the test of time, so you’ll defi…

Paul · Professional · 47 min

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play this classic Paul McCartney hit by breaking the form down into individual section, making the song easier to memor…

Paul · Professional · 59 min

This is a classic James Taylor song that presents some challenging chords not often found in most rock music. You’ll encounter gospel-style chord progressions t…

Willie · Professional · 61 min

In this lesson we will begin learning the song "I Loves You Porgy." We begin by brainstorming the song then create an arrangement through a shells / melody appr…

Willie · Professional · 45 min

In this lesson we will create a full arrangement of "I Loves You Porgy" by beginning with a chord shell exercise before learning the full arrangement.

Willie · Professional · 36 min

In this lesson you'll learn Duke Jordan's "Jordu," a faster-tempo song that incorporates shells and stride-like playing.

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to improvise over the arrangement of "Jordu" we just created.

Willie · Professional · 37 min

Learn how to create an arrangement of this beautiful song in 3/4 time. In this lesson we will cover the first half of the song.

Willie · Professional · 32 min

In this second part you'll learn the complete arrangement for "Moonlight in Vermont" and we will break it down step-by-step.

Willie · Professional · 58 min

Learn step-by-step a full arrangement of "All Blues." You will also learn some improvisation tips for the song.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

Learn the 3 basic types of 7th chords that you must know. Learn about adding tensions to the chords and how to play the chords using two-hands along with shells…

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

The ii-V-I (2-5-1) chord progression is one of the most popular and important in jazz. In this lesson you'll learn different ways to improvise over 2-5-1 progre…

Willie · Beginner · 30 min

Learn how to create your Major scale and all of the modes of the Major scale. Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian.

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to improvise over the 12-bar blues Chicken Pox Blues.