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Willie · Professional · 57 min

By playing a song in more than one style, you can create some really fun arrangements and bring some sparkle to your song arrangements.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Working with other musicians is one of the greatest experiences you'll have as a pianist. This lesson will help guide you in that endeavor.

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

In this lesson, we will cover: 5 Finger Scales, Major Scale Contrary Motion, Chromatic Scale, Horizontal Playing and Speed Blocks, Scale Crushing, Creating Comp…

Paul · Professional · 57 min

This is an instantly recognized funky party tune that you will want to have in your repertoire. In this lesson, you will learn how to play this song on an organ…

Paul · Intermediate · 67 min

Now that you’ve learned how to build a funk groove using just 2 chords and examined the role of each instrument in the rhythm section, it’s time to learn to sol…

Paul · Professional · 55 min

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play two classic funk-party Michael Jackson tunes – “Shake Your Body Down to the Ground” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.…

Paul · Beginner · 57 min

This lesson is jam-packed with 11 Rock Piano Technique Tips that are the result of years of practice, gigging, touring, and teaching experience. Not only will y…

Paul · Beginner · 49 min

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhyt…

Paul · Beginner · 55 min

In this lesson, you will learn some of the common aspects of playing a synthesizer using the Yamaha Motif ES6, a very frequently encountered and popular synth.…

Paul · Beginner · 57 min

Picking up where “Rock Piano Chords Part 1” left off, this lesson shows you how to use all of the inversions in a way that creates smooth voice-leading, allowin…

Paul · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson you will learn to play Van Morrison’s classic hit “Caravan.” We will show you how to break this song down into 3 easy-to-remember sections. You w…

Paul · Professional · 37 min

This song is a must-have in the repertoire of any rock piano player. We will show you how to break the song down into just two easy-to-remember sections. We wil…

Paul · Professional · 53 min

In this lesson, you will learn how to play this classic Billy Joel hit, breaking down each section for easier memorization. We will also talk about a couple way…

Paul · Intermediate · 51 min

One of the greatest rock tunes of all-time, this tune has two complete different sections. The first is a hard-driving rock-blues tune with some great organ rif…

Paul · Professional · 49 min

The Allman Brothers’ classic instrumental hit “Jessica” is chock-full of some quintessential blues-rock piano language, and in this lesson we’ll be studying 7 d…

Paul · Beginner · 55 min

This classic Madonna hit is pure pop-rock. Get to know the organ sounds on your keyboard or synth and learn the 3 sections that comprise this great tune. You’ll…

Paul · Professional · 47 min

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play this classic Paul McCartney hit by breaking the form down into individual section, making the song easier to memor…

Paul · Professional · 59 min

This is a classic James Taylor song that presents some challenging chords not often found in most rock music. You’ll encounter gospel-style chord progressions t…

Paul · Beginner · 58 min

From the opening introductory melody, this piano hit is instantly recognized by everyone. Learn this tune by studying the 5 component sections: intro, verse, br…

Paul · Professional · 55 min

In this lesson you will learn how to play Billy Joel’s classic piano hit “New York State of Mind.” We will show you how to break the song down into its componen…

Paul · Beginner · 54 min

Picking up where Part I left off, this lesson will continue to examine “sound families” that a synth player may commonly use in his/her playing, as well as a co…

Paul · Beginner · 48 min

In this lesson, you will be introduced to four rhythmic values (quarter, 8th, triplet, and 16th notes) and will work through various exercises of increasing dif…

Paul · Intermediate · 93 min

In this lesson you will be shown 6 different funky chord progressions, each 2-4 measures in length in varying keys. In each groove, the instructor will highligh…

Paul · Intermediate · 57 min

In this lesson, we will continue teaching funk licks #6-10, this time splitting the Yamaha Motif to feature two different sounds in each hand. These licks get s…