Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on the ii-V progression.

Willie · Intermediate · 47 min

In this exercise we will learn how to use Diatonic Scale Cells and start to transpose these licks in the Inspiration section for use in Jazz Standards.

Willie · Intermediate · 38 min

In this first standard, you'll be learning the Henry Mancini classic "The Days of Wine and Roses." Be sure to watch "How the course works" to learn how best to…

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

In this lesson we are working on on a new progression using the iii chord. We are also learning about scale cells.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells in a diatonic progression along with "four to the floor" accompaniment.

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells along with a one-chord-per-measure chord progression.

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson we are working on shells along with a longer chord progression and utilizing chord tones for improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 25 min

In this lesson we are working on chord tones along with tips to make the exercises more fun to play!

Willie · Intermediate · 45 min

In this lesson we are adding shells in our left hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

In this lesson we are expanding our progression and adding new chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 35 min

In this lesson we will work through a new progression and move to Major tonality.

Willie · Intermediate · 226 min

In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Wal…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we will expand our bassline by adding chromaticism.

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In exercise #2 we learn the 5-finger blues scale and a new rhythm.

Willie · Intermediate · 31 min

In this lesson we will cover the 4-note minor pentatonic scale and a new accompaniment.

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

In this lesson we will expand our bassline to all quarter notes and add triplets to our rhythms.

Willie · Intermediate · 30 min

In this first The Confident Improviser lesson we will learn a simple minor bassline with improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 29 min

These practice guides will help you organize your practice of Rhythm, Scales and Accompaniments more effectively.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

The Confident Improviser™ Podcast is a companion to my TCI program. However, there are many great ideas in the podcast to learn even if you're not going through…

Willie · Intermediate · 90 min

You'll learn the classic standard Blue Moon in this lesson. I'll show you how to go from a simple oom-pah arrangement to a fuller sounding arrangement by adding…

Willie · Intermediate · 128 min

In this lesson I'll show you how to both fix a chord chart (looking for bad chords) and how to FILL OUT an arrangement when only a few chords are given. We will…

Willie · Intermediate · 31 min

The Otis Redding classic with an easy-going bass pattern.

Willie · Intermediate · 95 min

Beautiful song made popular by the Carpenters.

Willie · Intermediate · 45 min

We start this course by discussing a few important lead sheet concepts. This first lesson is really an introduction to the course and there is no sheet music fo…