Lesson Library

Paul · Professional · 39 min

Learn how to build “4-way close-position rootless voicings” for major, minor, and dominant 7th chords. We will then focus on the specific dominant 7th chords of…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

Using a lesson request from a student, I created an accompaniment lesson on a gospel version of You've Got A Friend. In this 2-part lesson I will show you the r…

Paul · Intermediate · 77 min

In this lesson we focus on a classic Stevie Wonder recording. This popular song uses many "jazz" chords and voicings despite the fact that it is undeniably a po…

Willie · Professional · 59 min

Reharmonization means you are changing the chords, sometimes adding new chords, sometimes changing the existing chords. This gives you the ability to create doz…

Willie · Intermediate · 41 min

We will be covering how to improvise over 2 different blues progressions in the key of C and F. We will be discussing rootless chords and you'll learn how to pl…

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 · 42 min

In this lesson you will learn an advanced “turnaround” chord, study the theory of the I, IV, and V chords in the blues form, practice playing and identifying th…

Paul · Intermediate · 51 min

This lesson is all about chords. You'll learn your 7th chords, chord scales and different open and closed position chord voicings.

Willie · Professional · 44 min

Learn how to improvise over the Charlie Parker classic song, "Blues For Alice" with a bassline and rootless chords in the right hand, and rootless chords in the…

Paul · Intermediate · 149 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”. Topics include ho…

Willie · Intermediate · 84 min

In this first volume, we will work on getting down the chords and the groove for this song that Norah Jones made famous. If you want to accompany yourself or ot…

Willie · Professional · 74 min

In this lesson we will cover four important uses of diminished harmony: 1) Diminished chord reharmonization, 2) Harmonizing melodies using diminished chords, 3)…

Willie · Professional · 40 min

In this important lesson for ALL styles, we will talk about the core ingredients of a 2-5-1 progression and chord voicings. Once you understand these core conce…

Willie · Professional · 55 min

A quick story, years ago when I was first learning improvisation, I was always confused and frustrated with those chord/scale charts. You know the ones that tel…

Willie · Professional · 105 min

In this lesson, we will continue where we left off from volume 1. We begin by reviewing “The Thrill is Gone” groove and bassline. Everything is broken down for…

Willie · Beginner · 61 min

In this lesson we are going to cover triads along with their inversions and usage. I will also show you how and when to use 7ths chords and chord slashes. Later…

Willie · Intermediate

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 76 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 88 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 51 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 94 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 90 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…

Willie · Intermediate · 79 min

Get ready for a new take on learning music theory. Our new "Practical Music Theory & Reharmonization" class is for anyone who wants to "own" the most import…