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Nina · Intermediate · 81 min

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques…

Nina · Intermediate · 80 min

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'…

Nina · Intermediate · 73 min

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'…

Nina · Intermediate · 68 min

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'…

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 · 26 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on R7 and R3 chord shells over dominant seventh chords. We will also work through a pentatonic scale exercise.

Paul · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson we will be learning a quintessential jazz standard by one of the most famous musicians in jazz - 'Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk. We'll be exa…

Paul · Intermediate · 105 min

In this lesson we will learn a famous jazz standard written by a great jazz pianist, George Shearing. We will treat each 'A' section differently (3 in total) so…

Willie · Intermediate · 160 min

This Lerner & Lowe classic is a must-have in any jazz piano repertoire. This song is also a great way to practice your shell voicings!

Willie · Intermediate · 39 min

Sheet music has been added. Please note, this is version 1 of the music and it will likely change a bit once the lesson video is released. I am no longer teachi…

Willie · Intermediate · 38 min

In this first standard, you'll be learning the Henry Mancini classic "The Days of Wine and Roses." Be sure to watch "How the course works" to learn how best to…

Willie · Intermediate · 57 min

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells in a diatonic progression along with "four to the floor" accompaniment.

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells along with a one-chord-per-measure chord progression.

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson we are working on shells along with a longer chord progression and utilizing chord tones for improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 45 min

In this lesson we are adding shells in our left hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 226 min

In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Wal…

Willie · Professional · 67 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to create a bassline for Tennille's Blues. I have included the sheet music for the bassline by itself along with the melody with…

Willie · Intermediate · 33 min

Learn how to use the basslines from Jazz & Blues Made Easy. Refer to that lesson for the sheet music in today's session.

Willie · Professional · 62 min

In this lesson you'll learn 6 different accompaniment patterns to use for your slow blues improv and compositions.

Willie · Professional · 15 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to "shell out" your improvisation using guide tones. This is the first step to creating longer, more interesting bebop and jazz…

Willie · Beginner · 11 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to comp chords in your left hand while playing a rhythmic improvisation in your right.

Paul · Beginner · 49 min

In this lesson, you will review four basic rhythmic values: whole, dotted-half, half, and quarter notes. After some brief examples you will work through 12 Rhyt…

Paul · Beginner · 53 min

In Part 2 of the Rock Rhythm Practice lesson, you will review the rhythms discussed in Part 1 and immediately build upon your mastery by introducing eighth note…

Paul · Professional · 53 min

In this lesson, you will learn how to play this classic Billy Joel hit, breaking down each section for easier memorization. We will also talk about a couple way…