Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Discover the charm of this classic by exploring basic chord shells to create a smooth and elegant accompaniment.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

Build tension and release through minor chord shells, creating a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

Explore melodic motion within shells and a light bossa-feel to highlight the song’s upbeat, hopeful vibe.

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

Focus on smooth left-hand motion and subtle right-hand fills to create an introspective arrangement.

Willie · Intermediate · 68 min

Learn to create flowing, romantic accompaniment for the song "Tenderly" by breaking up the chords to achieve a gentle and lyrical feel.

Willie · Intermediate · 63 min

Softly, as in a morning sunrise, learn it simply with our straightforward standards approach. You can experiment with dynamic contrasts and rhythmic syncopation…

Willie · Intermediate · 63 min

Learn this fun Christmas song. There is both an easy and advanced arrangement.

Nina · Intermediate · 76 min

Focus: Modal and endings review, specifically 4th voicings as taught by McCoy. The song for this session is "Little Sunflower."

Nina · Intermediate · 73 min

Focus on more triads, lines, and rhythms. The song selected for this study is "No Woman, No Cry."

Nina · Intermediate · 76 min

Focus: The second part of the session will cover the bass vamps and triad pairs. Song: "No Woman, No Cry."

Nina · Intermediate · 80 min

Focus on wide triads, gospel ideas, and the reggae bubble. The song is "No Woman, No Cry Part 1."

Nina · Intermediate · 85 min

Focus: The arrangement of the song "In Walked Bud," specifically the version by Tito Puente, with an emphasis on its more complex and minor tonal elements.

Nina · Intermediate · 81 min

The focus of the work is on minor lines, rhythm, introductory ideas, and pedal point. The song being analyzed is "In Walked Bud."

Nina · Intermediate · 86 min

Focus: altered scale and left-hand comping Song: "In Walked Bud"

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Learn more theory and arrangement of "All of Me."

Willie · Intermediate · 79 min

Learn more theory and arrangement of "All of Me."

Nina · Intermediate · 91 min

The focus of the lesson is on walking tenths bass lines and double triads. The song being studied is "Blue Monk."

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

Learn analysis and theory behind The "In" Crowd.

Willie · Intermediate · 46 min

Learn Willie’s arrangement of Ramsey Lewis’s classic “The ‘In’ Crowd,” exploring groove, style, and rhythmic feel while building confidence in your own creative…

Willie · Intermediate · 1 min

In this lesson we will learn an intro and ending for I've Got You Under My Skin.

Nina · Intermediate · 84 min

The focus for this piece is on diminished lines and motif ideas, with a particular emphasis on the style of Oscar Peterson. The song being analyzed is "All Blue…

Willie · Intermediate · 78 min

In this lesson learn an intro and ending for Cry Me A River.

John · Intermediate · 68 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This class is…

John · Intermediate · 60 min

In this class, John McKenna will be showing different approaches to improvisation. He will be discussing notes, scales, rhythm, phrasing and more. This class is…