Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 32 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to target your guide tones (3rd and 7th) to create a more cohesive solo.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this lesson we will work on the bass line in the key of C minor.

Willie · Intermediate · 27 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to put together all of the techniques from previous lessons in this course to create your very own blues jam with improvisation!

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

In this lesson we will move away from the blues and instead focus on the classic jazz standard "Beautiful Love." You'll learn the progression and how to form ro…

Willie · Intermediate · 19 min

By mixing chord tones and arpeggios, this lesson will show you how to create more focus in your improvisation by utilizing guide tones and chord tones.

Willie · Intermediate · 20 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to play the melody along with the bassline in C minor.

Willie · Intermediate · 21 min

In this lesson we will work on the bass line in the key of B minor.

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

In this lesson we are going to begin targeting chord tones in both our voicings and improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 22 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on filling out our R7 and R3 chord shells by adding more notes to our right hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to use and practice chord arpeggios for improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on R7 and R3 chord shells over dominant seventh chords. We will also work through a pentatonic scale exercise.

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on how to accompany yourself in a jazz style. We will cover three different accompaniment ideas for you to use while singin…

Willie · Intermediate · 52 min

In this exercise we will learn the 12-bar blues progression and learn how to create a bassline that we will later improvise over.

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on how to accompany yourself in a rock/pop style. We will cover accompaniment while playing the melody or while singing or…

Willie · Intermediate · 50 min

In this second part I'll show you 4 more rhythm patterns and how to apply them to a simple progression. We will also learn how to "tweak" the patterns to fit di…

Paul · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson we will be learning a quintessential jazz standard by one of the most famous musicians in jazz - 'Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk. We'll be exa…

Paul · Intermediate · 66 min

This lesson features one of the greatest and most-covered songs of all-time. "Sunny" was written by Bobby Hebb 60 years ago and has been recorded by Stevie Wond…

Paul · Intermediate · 81 min

This lesson features one of the most classic and recognizable pieces of piano repertoire of all time. The piece, by Vince Guaraldi from "A Charlie Brown Christm…

Paul · Professional · 95 min

This lesson features a classic jazz ballad popularized by the great jazz singer Tony Bennett. We will investigate how to effectively play a jazz ballad, includi…

Paul · Intermediate · 90 min

This lesson features a classic multi-generational tune that fits well in both the pop and jazz styles. The arrangement uses an easy approach on the verse featur…

Paul · Intermediate · 112 min

In this lesson we'll be learning the jazz-funk classic "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers. We will be learning and applying various jazz techniques - such as d…

Paul · Intermediate · 77 min

In this lesson we focus on a classic Stevie Wonder recording. This popular song uses many "jazz" chords and voicings despite the fact that it is undeniably a po…

Paul · Intermediate · 121 min

In this lesson we're going to learn Stevie Wonder's hit "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." This song features some exciting jazz devices such as the use of the…

Paul · Intermediate · 94 min

This lesson features a song by one of the most famous folk singer-songwriters of all time, James Taylor. A beautiful piece that is familiar to a large audience,…