Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 52 min

In this exercise we will learn the 12-bar blues progression and learn how to create a bassline that we will later improvise over.

Paul · Intermediate · 105 min

In this lesson we will learn a famous jazz standard written by a great jazz pianist, George Shearing. We will treat each 'A' section differently (3 in total) so…

Paul · Intermediate · 121 min

In this lesson we're going to learn Stevie Wonder's hit "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." This song features some exciting jazz devices such as the use of the…

Paul · Professional · 95 min

This lesson features a classic jazz ballad popularized by the great jazz singer Tony Bennett. We will investigate how to effectively play a jazz ballad, includi…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this exercise we will work on a new approach to improvisation using triads and triad arpeggios over minor chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 92 min

Rhythm is perhaps the most important aspect of creating good accompaniments. In this lesson I'll show you 4 different rhythm patterns and how to apply them to a…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

In this exercise we will work on a smooth jazz / funk improvisation groove using the dorian scale. You'll learn how to create and transpose sequences for your s…

Willie · Intermediate · 18 min

Quick reference tips with a practice checklist. Learn WHAT to practice and for HOW long.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

A big part of accompanying yourself or others is knowing how to play in different styles. We will be covering accompaniment patterns for 7 styles in this lesson…

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this exercise we will move to a new time signature - 6/8. We will accompany this popular time signature with a new pattern and licks. The Inspiration section…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

If you want to accompany yourself while singing, this lesson is a must! In this lesson I'll show you different ways to master your chords using random progressi…

Willie · Intermediate · 38 min

In this exercise we will be learning how to form rootless augmented chords. We will also be covering the whole tone scale and you'll learn several patterns to p…

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

"Christmas Time Is Here" is a popular Christmas standard written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas,…

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

In this exercise we will be learning a stride piano accompaniment, the chromatic scale and how to create super-slick chromatic scale lines for improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 30 min

A classic Thelonious Monk blues, Blue Monk is a great tune to learn. We will cover many things in this lesson including quartal voicings and a second-line bassl…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

In this exercise we will be moving in a new key and focusing on turns. Turns are a fantastic way of adding interest in your improvisation!

Willie · Intermediate · 43 min

In this exercise we will working in a funk style. You'll learn an altered chord voicing and we will cover the full altered scale. Inspiration section will cover…

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

In this lesson we will be learning about chord tensions and how to create flow between the hands.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

In this lesson we will be learning how to move between triads and seventh chords smoothly. We will be covering several 16th-note patterns as well.

Willie · Beginner · 47 min

In this lesson we will be covering slash chords and broken triad patterns. The inspiration section shows you some advanced 16th-note patterns for hand collabora…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

Beautiful Rogers and Hart tune that works as a ballad, swing or even a funk tune! You'll learn different rootless chord ideas in this lesson as well as how to p…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this exercise we will be learning the 1/2-Whole Diminished scale along with triplets and rhythm fragments. In the inspiration section we will cover the dom7#…

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

In this exercise we will be learning 6 new enclosures and how to apply them to the intro of "The Way You Look Tonight." The Inspiration lesson will show you a c…

Willie · Intermediate · 51 min

In this exercise we will be diving deeper into enclosures and their use. You'll start to hear more chromaticism in these lines as we incorporate more 1/2-step m…