Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

Putting Chords to a Simple Melody. For this lesson we will be using the melody of “Early One Morning” and learning how to put chords to the arrangement. These t…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

Learn how to improvise over "The Chicken" with these exercises along with a written-out solo.

Willie · Professional · 32 min

In this lesson we will talk about a few different ways to approach improvisation over the song "That's Life."

Willie · Beginner · 34 min

In this lesson I'm going to show you how to really 'lock in' and own your chords at the piano.

Willie · Intermediate · 41 min

We’re going to create blues licks using something other than the Blues Scale. This new scale gives us a bluesy sound without the same “biting” quality of the bl…

Paul · Beginner · 39 min

In module 2 you'll learn about clefs, relative and parallel minor. You'll also learn your major and minor scale including the harmonic minor scale.

Paul · Beginner · 61 min

In module 3 you'll learn scale degrees along with intervals. You'll also learn about modes and some practical information about modes.

Paul · Intermediate · 68 min

In this lesson you'll learn about diatonic harmony and different harmonic progressions.

Paul · Beginner · 52 min

In this lesson we will talk about different types of rhythms.

Willie · Beginner · 25 min

Learn how to get the most out of your Piano Essentials lessons with these 8 tips. You’ll learn how to not just play what’s on the page, but also how to create y…

Willie · Intermediate

We will be going over the 5 elements needed to effectively improvise.

Willie · Intermediate

In this improvisation lesson, we will be covering different approaches to improvisation like chord-tone improvisation and chord-to-scale relationships. I’ll als…

Willie · Intermediate

Learn Dorian and Phrygian modal improvisation in this lesson. You’ll also learn how to improvise over a latin tumbao bass pattern. I will also show you how NOT…

Willie · Intermediate

Using different scales like pentatonic, modes, blues and other scales, the techniques in this lesson will show you how to elongate your improvisation lines to c…

Willie · Intermediate · 51 min

This lesson will show you how to create and weave your own solo using chord tones and enclosures. We will use the song “It Could Happen To You” to create our so…

Willie · Intermediate · 63 min

Learn important practice concepts to get the most out of your improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson you’ll discover how to add emotion into your music and see me ‘bare my soul’ more than any other lesson.

Willie · Intermediate · 43 min

In this lesson we will move toward a jazz style and you’ll learn how to create chord structures that sound more open.

Willie · Intermediate · 50 min

I’ll teach you my original song entitled Gratitude and explain how it was composed.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Building off of lesson 1, now learn to substitute chords to create a more robust chord progression. We will also use Jingle Bells as a springboard.

Willie · Professional · 50 min

This Andraé Crouch (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015) classic Soon and Very Soon was written in 1978 and features a lot of rich gospel piano techniques. You’ll le…

Willie · Professional · 50 min

Learn how to use arpeggios over 2-5-1 progressions to create beautiful introductions and endings.

Paul · Professional · 60 min

In Part 2 of this lesson, you will learn the jazz devices that are used to build this advanced arrangement. Once finished, you will have a full solo piano arran…

Willie · Intermediate · 45 min

In this lesson you’ll learn different boogie piano accompaniments and licks. Most important, Willie will be showing you his process for how to break down a lick…