Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson, I will show you some important soloing techniques for organ. Since the organ is so different than the piano, these techniques will help you crea…

Willie · Professional · 37 min

In this lesson inspired by the playing of Dr. Ethel Caffie-Austin, we will learn a simple gospel bass pattern along with right hand gospel chordal and melodic g…

Willie · Intermediate · 75 min

This is a fun New Orleans groove! In this lesson I break down the form of "Tipitina" measure-by-measure. These are the licks and grooves that Dr. John plays. I…

Willie · Professional · 59 min

In this first volume of Deep Purple's version of the Joe South song, "Hush," we will be covering the groove and form of the song. We will spend a lot of time br…

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

In this lesson we followup on our Rock piano techniques from the Suzuki workshop in the lesson "Suzuki Workshop - Easy Rock and Blues Grooves." You'll learn how…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson we will cover part of Gene Harris's grooves that he plays on "Lady Be Good." I will show you 5 of Gene's fills and his intro groove.

Willie · Professional · 92 min

In this lesson we will be working through arranging this 6/8 traditional piece using re-harmonization techniques. We will also focus on various ways to 'groove'…

Willie · Professional · 84 min

In this lesson, I break down the Jackson 5 song "I Want You Back". I will show you all of the sections and even how to improvise in different styles over the fo…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

"Bésame Mucho" ("Kiss me a lot") is a song written in 1940 by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez. I will show you this beautiful song note-for-note. I will a…

Willie · Professional · 60 min

A fun original latin song that will teach you more about latin music and montunos.

Willie · Intermediate · 112 min

In this lesson I will teach you how to combine the I-V7 montunos, ii-V-I progressions, Descending chords, Resolutions and more work on the 3-2 clave.

Willie · Intermediate · 125 min

Learn the essence of Latin/Salsa music with this lesson on the clave and montunos. You will learn how to play several different montunos along with a left-hand…

Willie · Professional · 97 min

These Jazz and Gospel exercises will teach you many 2-5-1 exercises, pentatonic exercises, playing outside along with Gospel grooves. This is an older lesson bu…

Willie · Intermediate

You'll learn the New Orleans, Gene Harris and Fat's Domino grooves on this DVD. I'll also teach you the Boogie in octaves plus a bunch of licks, turnarounds and…

Willie · Intermediate

This DVD picks up where DVD501 left off and teaches you more advanced Blues techniques. You'll learn the "common" shuffle and Jimmy Yancey grooves. I'll also ex…

Willie · Intermediate · 86 min

Learn this funky tune in three parts. Can be played on organ or piano! Creative Pianist Toolkit is divided into three different classes: Theory, Arranging & Imp…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…