Lesson Library

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 · 73 min

In this lesson, we will examine and discuss the concept of upbeats and downbeats. Then, students will work on a variety of rhythmic exercises using a drum track…

Paul · Intermediate · 58 min

This lesson puts you IN THE STUDIO! You’ve just been asked to play on a recording session which will feature a new smooth jazz/funk song entitled “Downtown Funk…

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…

Willie · Beginner · 207 min

In this lesson I'll take you through the 12 levels (I broke them into days for this lesson) and show you once and for all the steps necessary to play standards…

Paul · Beginner · 54 min

This lesson will show you how to build your major and minor triads in all 12 keys. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ll learn how to double the various notes of th…

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 · Professional · 58 min

Learn step-by-step a full arrangement of "All Blues." You will also learn some improvisation tips for the song.

Willie · Intermediate · 67 min

In this lesson I’ll show you how to create a full arrangement of As Time Goes By using my step-by-step standards system. We will start with easy chord shells th…

Willie · Professional · 75 min

Taken from a Kevin Bond and Greg Kirkland performance, we will learn how to take ideas out of this groove to add to our gospel playing. Fun groove to play!

Willie · Intermediate · 58 min

A great lesson for anyone wanting to accompany themselves or others while singing. This lesson is also great if you want to get better at comping chords. I've b…

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

First 10 piano challenges.

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

Adding accents to your scales creates shape and intensity in your solo. In this lesson you'll see how I use accents to create rhythms within the scale through t…

Willie · Intermediate · 27 min

Learn the classic Dr. Seuss “Mr. Grinch” and be a smash hit at your next Christmas Party! In this lesson I’ll show you how to play both a simple and more advanc…

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

Learn the 3 basic types of 7th chords that you must know. Learn about adding tensions to the chords and how to play the chords using two-hands along with shells…

Willie · Beginner · 30 min

Learn how to create your Major scale and all of the modes of the Major scale. Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian.

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Learn how to improvise using arpeggios (broken chords) along with rootless voicings in the left hand. This is a great "intermediate" step to learn.

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

Expanding upon our 2-5-1 progression, you'll now learn how to improvise over a V7 of II chord using enclosures. Applying enclosures to one chord is a great way…

Willie · Intermediate · 25 min

Learn how to improvise over the first part of the standard Autumn Leaves using your major scale.