Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 83 min

In this song, His Eye is on the Sparrow, we will begin by analyzing this gorgeous piece and breaking down it’s form. Next, I will show you how to create a simpl…

Willie · Professional · 61 min

Learn this classic bossa nova arrangement. We will cover arranging techniques like harmonizing diminished chords and incorporating some montunos at the end.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

In this classic spiritual, we will cover how to create a simple arrangement…perfect for beginners. We will also move into a more advanced “reharmed” version of…

Willie · Professional · 90 min

In this important lesson, I will teach you techniques for analyzing the structure of songs. Once you learn how to analyze a piece of music, it becomes much easi…

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…

Willie · Intermediate · 80 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze this traditional hymn and play it with basic triads, perfect for beginners. I also created a more contemporary arrang…

Willie · Professional · 39 min

This “in the style of” lesson shows you how to play the chords for New Breed’s “Every Prayer”. We will also analyze the structure of the song and discuss improv…

Willie · Professional · 102 min

In this lesson I teach you how to create your own song. We cover licks, sections and chords. Best of all, I recorded the song in the studio with two amazing mus…

Willie · Beginner · 80 min

In volume 2 of Mastering Rhythms we will dive into more syncopated rhythms, 3/4 and 6/8 time, how to comp chords using the rhythms and how to apply these rhythm…

Willie · Intermediate · 112 min

In this lesson I will teach you how to combine the I-V7 montunos, ii-V-I progressions, Descending chords, Resolutions and more work on the 3-2 clave.

Willie · Professional · 87 min

In this lesson, I'll teach how to create a sus-chord groove. You'll learn passing chords and chordal groove techniques. I'll also teach you some hip improvisati…

Willie · Professional · 118 min

Learn this Christmas song from start to finish. I cover picking out the melody, applying basic chords to the melody and then working out advanced harmonies. You…

Willie · Professional · 39 min

Continuing where we left off, this master class will show you a very slick chord progression along with some soloing and groove concepts. This is the wrap-up wh…

Willie · Professional · 67 min

Just like drummers use paradiddles, as pianists we can incorporate these techniques as well. In this lesson, I'll show you how to build independence while learn…

Willie · Intermediate

You'll learn the New Orleans, Gene Harris and Fat's Domino grooves on this DVD. I'll also teach you the Boogie in octaves plus a bunch of licks, turnarounds and…

Willie · Professional · 70 min

In this lesson you will learn the classic song, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King. This song is in a country-rock feel.

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 · Professional · 18 min

Building off of my proven The Confident Improviser™ Level 1 program, this masterclass takes you deeper into the art of jazz improvisation. Instead of relying on…

Nina · Professional · 35 min

Learn Chelsea Bridge with advanced jazz piano techniques.

Willie · Intermediate · 77 min

Learn how to play both jazz and even pop/rock standards (popular songs) using a simplified approach with chord shells. This is a great place to start, especiall…

Nina · Intermediate · 77 min

Join Nina in exploring the captivating sounds of Brazilian music at the piano. In this class, you'll dive into the mesmerizing rhythms and harmonies of Bossa No…

Nina · Intermediate · 66 min

Join Nina in exploring the captivating sounds of Brazilian music at the piano. In this class, you'll dive into the mesmerizing rhythms and harmonies of Bossa No…

Nina · Intermediate · 83 min

Join Nina in exploring the captivating sounds of Brazilian music at the piano. In this class, you'll dive into the mesmerizing rhythms and harmonies of Bossa No…

Nina · Intermediate · 77 min

Join Nina in exploring the captivating sounds of Brazilian music at the piano. In this class, you'll dive into the mesmerizing rhythms and harmonies of Bossa No…