Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 36 min

In this lesson you'll learn Duke Jordan's "Jordu," a faster-tempo song that incorporates shells and stride-like playing.

Willie · Beginner · 38 min

Learn Root-7 chord shells along with how to form all types of seventh chords.

Willie · Beginner · 48 min

In this lesson we will learn how to play a simple arrangement of It’s Only A Paper Moon using chord shells and bass line concepts.

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson, we will focus on creating a beautiful arrangement using our shells and melody technique. Much like the My Romance lesson, this lesson will go st…

Willie · Beginner · 62 min

I will teach you how to play this song in a solo/cocktail piano style using an easy shells and melody approach. After we cover the basic arrangement I'll show y…

Willie · Beginner · 67 min

If you've never improvised over a jazz standard before, this is the lesson for you! Learn the different techniques like targeting and improvisation shells.

Willie · Intermediate · 45 min

Learn how thirds and sevenths define the sound of your chords. In this lesson, Willie shows you how to build major, minor, and dominant guide tones, connect the…

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 · 30 min

This week we will be focusing on root-7th chord shells along with the melody.

Willie · Beginner · 19 min

In this lesson, I break cocktail piano down into 10 clear, practical steps that show you exactly how to turn a lead sheet into a confident, musical cocktail-sty…

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Refine your use of space and dynamics while enhancing your work with the addition of broken shell patterns.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

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

Willie · Beginner · 53 min

Use shells to emphasize rhythmic bounce and swing, making your arrangement lively and fun.

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

With this exciting blueprint, you'll learn how to use simple chord shells to create simple arrangements for jazz standards. The best part? Once you've mastered…

Willie · Intermediate · 49 min

Dive into the iconic progression of this standard, crafting rich sounds with simple shell-based voicings.

Willie · Intermediate · 56 min

Use shells to capture the song’s lighthearted, whimsical character with ease.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

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

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…