Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 33 min

Learn how to create different types of triads and Root-5 accompaniments.

Willie · Beginner · 50 min

Learn the basics of Jazz by vocalizing rhythms, the eighth note rhythm, simple accompaniments and chord shells.

Willie · Beginner · 66 min

In this lesson you'll learn what solfege is, how to vocalize rhythms, use solfege to 'hear' melodies, solfege chords, conduct in 4/4 time and learn some exercis…

Willie · Professional · 58 min

Learn how to create a solo over a blues bassline and play rootless chords in the right hand. If this lesson is too difficult, try the Ben's Blues lesson first.

Willie · Professional · 60 min

In this lesson I'll review homework from students. We are no longer accepting new homework assignments but this is a FANTASTIC way to see what other students ha…

Willie · Professional · 80 min

We start this lesson reviewing student arrangements and homework. At about 34min in we start working on the song "There Is No Greater Love."

Willie · Professional · 47 min

Using the standard "My Ship" we will work on Upper Structure Triads. UST's (for short) are the life-blood of advanced reharmonizations and you want to work on t…

Willie · Professional · 50 min

Learn a full, rich and lush arrangement of "In The Wee Small Hours of The Morning" step-by-step.

Willie · Beginner · 48 min

In this lesson we will learn how to play a simple arrangement of It’s Only A Paper Moon using chord shells and bass line concepts.

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to create your own cocktail piano arrangements using different techniques like pedal tones, cadences, 1-6-2-5 progression stalli…

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Learn the classic piano section from Eric Clapton's song Layla originally released by Derek and the Dominos.

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

Putting Chords to a Simple Melody. For this lesson we will be using the melody of “Early One Morning” and learning how to put chords to the arrangement. These t…

Willie · Professional · 21 min

Learn the basics about what are Upper Structure Triads and how to use them.

Willie · Intermediate · 51 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of A

Willie · Professional · 24 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Ab

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Bb

Willie · Professional · 28 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of B

Willie · Intermediate · 72 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of D

Willie · Professional · 30 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Db

Willie · Intermediate · 49 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of E

Willie · Professional · 24 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of Eb

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of F

Willie · Professional · 31 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of F#

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

10 examples in a variety of styles to help you learn your chords, comping, styles and rhythms in the key of G