Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 86 min

Learn this funky tune in three parts. Can be played on organ or piano! Creative Pianist Toolkit is divided into three different classes: Theory, Arranging & Imp…

Paul · Intermediate · 30 min

Learn the blues from the ground up. After this class with Paul, you will feel confident in your understanding of the blues and how to create your own blues impr…

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.