Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 51 min

In this important lesson, we will cover different practice techniques, how to create exercises for yourself to practice, musical practice, practical technical e…

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

In this lesson we followup on our Rock piano techniques from the Suzuki workshop in the lesson "Suzuki Workshop - Easy Rock and Blues Grooves." You'll learn how…

Willie · Professional · 75 min

In this lesson, I create an original song using a nice chord progression that I heard on the radio from a song called "Richard Tee". It's gospel-blues infused s…

Willie · Professional · 58 min

In this lesson, we will be covering fast funk grooves. More importantly, we will discuss how to create a groove between you and one other instrument. Often, we…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

In this lesson we will be covering how to use the pedal and some stride piano techniques. Both of these techniques take time to master, but using the examples l…

Willie · Professional · 84 min

Learn Duke's beautiful ballad In A Sentimental Mood. We start with the analysis of the song which makes it easier to memorize and transpose the song to other ke…

Willie · Professional · 105 min

In this lesson, we will continue where we left off from volume 1. We begin by reviewing “The Thrill is Gone” groove and bassline. Everything is broken down for…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

In this 2 part lesson we will be working through the groove for Bill Withers Use Me. In part 1 we will cover the different keyboard licks and variations. We wil…

Willie · Professional · 48 min

In this lesson we are going to continue where we left off in Rhythm Changes Vol 1. We will cover new ways of expanding rhythm changes, outside changes, back-cyc…

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

In this lesson I will show you exactly what a secondary and extended dominant is and how they are used. These chords are a great way to help your re-harmonizati…

Willie · Professional · 85 min

This is a classic funky tune with a great piano groove. In this lesson, I'll teach you the groove, how to alter it and also how to add some improvisation. We wi…

Willie · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson, we will be covering some odd-time signature exercises that will get you started playing in time signatures outside of 4 and 3.

Willie · Professional · 65 min

In this lesson we are going to cover 8 variations of the classic chord progression Rhythm Changes. This progression is an important 'right of passage' for any j…

Willie · Professional · 75 min

Manha De Carnaval from Black Orpheus is one of Luiz Bonfa’s most famous songs. In this lesson we will be breaking down the improvisation of the song first and a…

Willie · Professional · 80 min

In this advanced lesson, we will use concepts from volumes 1-3 to create some advanced improvisation using key centers, quartals and different voicing technique…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson you’ll learn how to play Sir Elton John’s “Your Song.” However, we will also use this as an opportunity to learn a step-by-step process by which…

Willie · Professional · 29 min

Learn how to recreate scary Halloween music like that found in the movies. Great for those special occasions when you need to break into some scary piano music!

Willie · Professional · 69 min

In this lesson we will start by working through minor-key harmony. This is important if you want to work in minor keys or expand on your own progressions. Next,…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we are going to use my re-worked version of Last Date to get inside of Floyd Cramer’s style. We will cover bass lines, licks and I’ll show you ho…

Willie · Beginner · 79 min

In this lesson I will break down the Rogers and Hart standard My romance into 5 easy steps. We are using the chords right out of the Real Book with limited re-h…

Willie · Intermediate · 27 min

In this lesson we will break down Billy Joel’s song Piano Man. I will teach you each section and how to accompany yourself or someone singing. We will also work…

Willie · Professional · 93 min

A beautiful song by Hoagy Charmichael in which I teach you the arrangement while also reviewing arranging techniques that "spice up" the song. We will be coveri…

Willie · Professional · 79 min

This slow and soulful blues song teaches you how to create that slow, gospel-sounding blues feel. In addition to learning the song, we will cover many other con…

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

In this original piece, I show you the essence of a ragtime feel. We will also cover many different left-hand chordal accompaniments and improvisation tips.