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Willie · Professional · 70 min

In this lesson, I will show you how to arrange the classic standard Stella By Starlight in a Ballad style. We will also focus on how to comp and accompany. This…

Willie · Intermediate · 80 min

In this lesson I show you some really cool Dr. John licks. You'll also learn more about New Orleans bass patterns and how to break apart these licks to create y…

Willie · Beginner · 66 min

"Preacher Chords" help fill out any song and backup worship leaders. However, to use them effectively, you need to know your theory! In this lesson, we are goin…

Willie · Professional · 39 min

This “in the style of” lesson shows you how to play the chords for New Breed’s “Every Prayer”. We will also analyze the structure of the song and discuss improv…

Willie · Intermediate · 4 min

In this lesson you will learn 15 cool Blues licks. Each lick is presented with minimal talking, so you can get right into learning and applying these licks into…

Willie · Intermediate · 72 min

Learn the basics of what makes the Blues, the Blues. We will cover basic progressions, rhythmic cells, transposition and putting the hands together with improvi…

Willie · Intermediate · 72 min

Learn how to create some funky piano grooves using different 16th-note rhythms, chord progressions and shifting accents.

Willie · Intermediate · 91 min

In this lesson, I’ll teach you an arrangement for this beautiful Jobim tune. We will also discuss improvisation ideas and more on montunos.

Willie · Professional · 101 min

In this lesson, I will show you some tricks on how to add flavor to your arrangement through passing chords, walk ups and transition chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 132 min

In this lesson you'll learn a cool arrangement of the classic "Go Tell it On The Mountain" while also learning about harmony, shout choruses, gospel and contemp…

Willie · Intermediate · 76 min

Picking up from part 1, this lesson will teach you ten different improvisation licks and rhythms to use in your solos.

Willie · Professional · 62 min

In this lesson, you'll learn a bass groove with alterations. I also cover improvisation licks and teach you step-by-step how to play them.

Willie · Professional · 147 min

I cover a lot of really neat reharmonization techniques in this lesson, including dominant motion, related ii-V’s, dominant motion and much more. Best of all, y…

Willie · Intermediate · 120 min

Learn how to create an arrangement for Amazing Grace. Re-harmonization and improv techniques are also covered.

Willie · Professional · 87 min

In this lesson, I'll teach how to create a sus-chord groove. You'll learn passing chords and chordal groove techniques. I'll also teach you some hip improvisati…

Willie · Professional · 86 min

Learn my arrangement of the holiday favorite, "Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire". I will also cover some "runs" and "fills."

Willie · Professional · 118 min

Learn this Christmas song from start to finish. I cover picking out the melody, applying basic chords to the melody and then working out advanced harmonies. You…

Willie · Professional · 82 min

In this video, I brought in my good friend Thomas Brinkley to teach along with me. Learn from our experience playing together and with other groups.

Willie · Beginner · 39 min

In this lesson, I will show you how to improve your rhythm using my easy vocalization approach! Even though this is an older lesson (check out that hair!) you'l…

Willie · Intermediate · 250 min

These 25 lessons are a great place to start your JazzPianoLessons.com experience. Only a few of the lessons have a handout. For many, you'll want to get the Rea…

Willie · Beginner · 76 min

This easy DVD is great for the absolute beginner. You'll learn a cool bass line and several "licks" that you can use for improvisation. Rhythm is also heavily d…

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

Part 2 of the Chord Voicings Made Easy DVD. On this DVD you will learn my Chord Gems, Upper Structure Triads, Comping and Tri-Tone Substitutions. You should go…

Willie · Intermediate

Learn how to break apart your chords between two hands. You'll also learn what to play in your hands when playing with a group. 2-5-1's and 2-5-1-6's are also c…

Willie · Beginner · 239 min

JazzKids level 1. Learn fun songs, ear training, improvisation, rhythm and more!