Lesson Library

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 · 110 min

Expanding upon what we did in Volume 1, Volume 2 will cover take-off and landing notes, approaches, tensions, minor chords, rhythmic segmenting and more. We wil…

Willie · Intermediate · 80 min

In this third part, we will discuss quartal and cluster lines, double-stops, 4-note patterns, how to create longer phrases and more!

Willie · Intermediate · 85 min

This classic song covers how to re-harmonize the song and improvise over it. I’ll also teach the arrangement note-for-note. Some of the concepts we will cover i…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

Georgia on My Mind was written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics). I’ll teach you how to re-harmonize and play my arrangement. Solo…

Willie · Professional · 121 min

Learn the Erroll Garner classic, “Misty”. This three-step (Standards in 3) series will teach you how to re-harmonize the lead sheet, how to play the arrangement…

Willie · Intermediate · 130 min

In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to improvise over the standard Autumn Leaves. I’ll also show you different practicing tricks to make it easier to learn the s…

Willie · Intermediate · 129 min

Learn from Tish and I how to work with a singer or other instrument. Learn about comping, endings, cueing and turnarounds.

Willie · Intermediate · 2 min

A Mid-Summer Session: Learn a Bluesy, Gospel-flavor song while also learning new techniques, licks and “walk ups”. I will explain how to play “A Mid-Summer Sess…

Willie · Beginner · 190 min

This lesson will teach you improvisation techniques over Satin Doll and Canon in D. You’ll learn both Jazz and Pop/Rock improvisation styles. You’ll also learn…

Willie · Intermediate · 99 min

Learn your chords! This DVD will cover all of the Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. You'll also learn my Magic chord voicings and real world examples.

Paul · Beginner · 40 min

In this first module you'll learn about key signatures, the circle of 5ths and enharmonic spelling. NOTE: At about 3min n the Enharmonic chapter, it is said tha…

Paul · Professional · 41 min

In this lesson you will study the skill of transposition, practice playing the blues arrangement at faster tempos using the jam tracks, learn an intro and class…

Intermediate · 29 min

In this lesson we will learn play/rest and space.

Willie · Intermediate · 35 min

Finish the program by learning how to turn chord shells into music. In this lesson, Willie shows you how to add comping rhythms, practice shells with randomized…

Willie · Beginner · 54 min

This week we will be learning a complete arrangement along with an ending and fills.

Willie · Beginner · 33 min

This week we will be reviewing R7 and 3rd voicings using two hands while also applying this technique to two other songs for practice.

Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

Learn how to use enclosures to enhance the chromatic motion in your improvisation and create more interesting musical ideas.

Willie · Beginner · 20 min

Learn how to use grace notes to add more interest to your improvised lines. We will also start learning how to improvise using blocks which makes your improvisa…

Willie · Professional · 62 min

In this holiday lesson, you’ll learn a more advanced, rhythmic version of “Little Drummer Boy.” We begin by building a solid beginner-friendly foundation, then…

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 · Beginner · 29 min

Learn improv and jam over rhythm changes.

Willie · Beginner · 50 min

Learn how to improvise and jam.

Willie · Professional · 16 min

We will work on creating upbeat and downbeat improvisational lines.