Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 11 min

Learn how to add the 9th of the chord for some cool-sounding chordal improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 22 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on filling out our R7 and R3 chord shells by adding more notes to our right hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 9 min

Learn how to create simplified rootless chord voicings by adding tensions to our guide tones.

Paul · Beginner · 57 min

Picking up where “Rock Piano Chords Part 1” left off, this lesson shows you how to use all of the inversions in a way that creates smooth voice-leading, allowin…

Paul · Beginner · 54 min

This lesson will show you how to build your major and minor triads in all 12 keys. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ll learn how to double the various notes of th…

Willie · Professional · 44 min

In this lesson you will learn LUSH, full jazz/soul chords to use in your arrangements and compositions.

Willie · Professional · 52 min

Learn how to create full, two-hand chords using quartals and tensions. The chord voicings are awesome to use while comping behind a soloist.

Willie · Beginner · 36 min

This lesson helps you understand better what to play when you see a chord symbol in the music. You'll also learn simple ways to create your chords. We will disc…

Paul · Intermediate · 35 min

Would you like to know what the Beatles, Journey, and Johann Pachelbel can teach you about diatonic harmony? Have you ever wondered about the meaning of all tho…

Willie · Professional · 48 min

In this lesson you'll learn what rootless chords are and how to use them. You'll also learn how to practice these chords to better integrate them into your play…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

Learn how to make ordinary chords sound super fat using these techniques. You'll also learn many bassline tricks too!

Willie · Intermediate · 99 min

Learn your chords! This DVD will cover all of the Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. You'll also learn my Magic chord voicings and real world examples.

Willie · Professional · 56 min

In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to come up with cool, funky and interesting chord progressions on the spot. We're not going to be using traditional ch…

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 · Beginner · 16 min

Perhaps one of the most important progressions in jazz, you need to know how to improvise over the ii-V-I progression. In this lesson we begin by learning how t…

Willie · Intermediate · 52 min

Dominant motion is the strongest chordal motion in Western music. Learn how to use this technique to expand your chord progressions.

Willie · Professional · 42 min

In this multi-part "mini course" I will show you how to create beautiful new-age progressions. In this part we will focus on alternate bass motion and fluidity…

Willie · Intermediate · 66 min

In this lesson we are going to work through an arrangement for Auld Lang Syne in 8 steps (The 8th step is Special Reharm pt 2). In each step we will add a new t…

Willie · Intermediate · 72 min

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

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 · Intermediate · 46 min

In this exercise we will be moving between one- and two-measure 2-5-1 progressions. In the inspiration lesson we will learn the rootless 'B' form of 2-5-1 progr…

Willie · Intermediate · 35 min

Finish the program by learning how to turn chord shells into music. In this lesson, Willie shows you how to add comping rhythms, practice shells with randomized…

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…

Willie · Intermediate

This is the place to start if you want to learn the basics of Blues & Boogie piano playing. I'll teach you the "basic" shuffle groove and show you some licks to…