Lesson Library

Willie · Beginner · 51 min

In this week's lesson we will be covering one of the most important songs that you should have in your repertoire...."Happy Birthday," also known as "Good Morni…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

In this 2 part lesson we will be working through the groove for Bill Withers Use Me. In part 1 we will cover the different keyboard licks and variations. We wil…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson I will show you how to play the sections of the song and also teach you some Hornsby licks for improvisation. We will also discuss how to make th…

Willie · Professional · 48 min

In this lesson we are going to continue where we left off in Rhythm Changes Vol 1. We will cover new ways of expanding rhythm changes, outside changes, back-cyc…

Willie · Intermediate · 64 min

In this lesson we are going to cover the analysis of I Can't Get Started, learn the groove for Bill Wither's Use Me, play some Reggae grooves and learn a basic…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

In this lesson, we will focus on really digging into diminished harmony. This is an important skill, especially if you want to learn to play cocktail piano and…

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

In this lesson I will show you exactly what a secondary and extended dominant is and how they are used. These chords are a great way to help your re-harmonizati…

Willie · Intermediate · 97 min

In this lesson, we will be covering fingering techniques, learning and applying arpeggios and how to apply simple chords to a melody, the "Battle Hymn of The Re…

Willie · Professional · 65 min

In this lesson we are going to cover 8 variations of the classic chord progression Rhythm Changes. This progression is an important 'right of passage' for any j…

Willie · Professional · 69 min

A question I get asked a lot is “How do you create an arrangement for a song?” Or, “How do I ‘modernize’ this song and give it new life?” In this lesson I am go…

Willie · Intermediate · 21 min

Using Johnny Rivers 1972 classic, “Rockin Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu”, you’ll learn 5 different breaks/fills, a simple and advanced chordal groove, how t…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson you’ll learn how to play Sir Elton John’s “Your Song.” However, we will also use this as an opportunity to learn a step-by-step process by which…

Willie · Professional · 29 min

Learn how to recreate scary Halloween music like that found in the movies. Great for those special occasions when you need to break into some scary piano music!

Willie · Professional · 83 min

We will begin this lesson learning all of the parts of this funky tune. We will also dive into minor diatonic harmony, discuss quartal accompaniment techniques…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we are going to use my re-worked version of Last Date to get inside of Floyd Cramer’s style. We will cover bass lines, licks and I’ll show you ho…

Willie · Beginner · 79 min

In this lesson I will break down the Rogers and Hart standard My romance into 5 easy steps. We are using the chords right out of the Real Book with limited re-h…

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 · Professional · 79 min

This slow and soulful blues song teaches you how to create that slow, gospel-sounding blues feel. In addition to learning the song, we will cover many other con…

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

In this classic spiritual, we will cover how to create a simple arrangement…perfect for beginners. We will also move into a more advanced “reharmed” version of…

Willie · Intermediate · 6 min

Learn some really cool Otis Spann licks, chords and bass lines. I will also teach you how to put together the licks to create a ‘song’. Otis Spann (March 21, 19…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set o…

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

You will learn how to re-harmonize the song and play the arrangement. However, we will also cover improvisation and I left room for a "followup" chapter to answ…

Willie · Professional · 62 min

In this beautiful piece, I will split the lesson into an easy beginner section that shows a beginning student how to put together a nice contemporary arrangemen…

Willie · Intermediate · 69 min

In this original piece, I show you the essence of a ragtime feel. We will also cover many different left-hand chordal accompaniments and improvisation tips.