Lesson Library

Paul · Intermediate · 98 min

Music theory is the language of ALL music. It is how musicians speak to each other, and it is how we explain the nuts and bolts that come together to create bea…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze the song Easy Living. We will also cover what to do if you lose the form and how to quickly spin up an improvisation…

Willie · Professional · 15 min

In this lesson you'll learn different turnarounds that you can use to "tag" and end your song or go back to the beginning of the form.

Paul · Professional · 50 min

In this lesson you will be shown how to play this classic rock hit by learning one section at a time (intro/verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, ending), helping y…

Paul · Professional · 53 min

In this lesson you are going to be using chord substitutions in a 12 bar blues form to create a full blues "song" with bassline.

Paul · Professional · 62 min

This lesson features a popular Duke Ellington tune. You will learn an advanced arrangement of this tune and breakdown the various jazz devices that go into crea…

Paul · Professional · 26 min

In this second part and conclusion of our Body and Soul lesson, you’ll learn how to play the 8-measure bridge, coupled with first 8 measures of the song to comp…

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

9 Secrets of the Blues We will be going over: Use Blues Scale Simple Left Hand Important Chords and Form Rhythm Driven Licks 3 Licks and Repeat Slide and Crush…

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 · 83 min

In this song, His Eye is on the Sparrow, we will begin by analyzing this gorgeous piece and breaking down it’s form. Next, I will show you how to create a simpl…

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 · 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…

Willie · Professional · 37 min

Learn how to create an arrangement of this beautiful song in 3/4 time. In this lesson we will cover the first half of the song.

Willie · Professional · 56 min

In this lesson you'll learn this classic Carole King song step-by-step. “So Far Away” is a song written by Carole King, which appeared on her 1971 album Tapestr…

Willie · Beginner · 43 min

Learn how to play each part of this classic rock song. This is a great jam song to play with other musicians as well!

Willie · Professional · 57 min

"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is a song by the Doors from their debut album, The Doors. It was the first single released by the band. In this lesson we…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

"The Chicken" or simply "Chicken" is an instrumental funk tune composed by Pee Wee Ellis that was the B-side to James Brown's 1969 single "The Popcorn". Jazz ba…

Paul · Professional · 32 min

In this lesson, you will get an inside look into creating a reharmonized, solo piano jazz arrangement of the pop tune “Every Breath You Take”. If you're interes…

Paul · Professional · 43 min

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”: In this lesson, you will learn the keyboard part that was played on the classic recording “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”. This…

Willie · Intermediate · 47 min

In this lesson you'll learn my popular song, Kimmy's So Cool. You'll learn the song along with improvisation and I'll show you exactly what you need to practice…

Willie · Intermediate · 100 min

Learn Paul Simon’s classic song Bridge Over Troubled Water. In this part 1 lesson you’ll learn the first 2 pages of the arrangement, step-by-step along with all…

Willie · Professional · 51 min

In this lesson you will learn Annika’s Song note for note. In addition to learning the song you will learn how I put the melody together and the how and why of…

Willie · Intermediate · 65 min

In part 2 we pick up where we left off in the song and breakdown some more Bill Evans concepts. In the chapter on scales in 3rds, an important Bill Evans techni…

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

I'll show you how to play the first 16-measures of Bill Evan's beautiful song Waltz For Debby. Using techniques right from Bill Evan's recordings, you'll learn…