Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate

In part 1, I am going to cover some of the most common requests that I have gotten from students. We will learn more about creating a walking bassline, how to f…

Willie · Intermediate

Get ready for some rocking piano! This lesson will show you how to create the exciting piano style of Jerry Lee Lewis. We will use the progression of Great Ball…

Willie · Professional · 67 min

In this lesson I am going to show you some organ techniques that I have learnt over the years. I'll show you how I use the drawbars. We will discuss sustaining…

Willie · Intermediate · 64 min

In this lesson, we will cover a more advanced 12-Bar blues. We start by learning two choruses of an original blues called Blowin’ On The Blues. This song is a g…

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

In this lesson we followup on our Rock piano techniques from the Suzuki workshop in the lesson "Suzuki Workshop - Easy Rock and Blues Grooves." You'll learn how…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

In this lesson we will be covering how to use the pedal and some stride piano techniques. Both of these techniques take time to master, but using the examples l…

Willie · Beginner · 59 min

This lesson I am going to show you some techniques I taught Suzuki students this past week in Louisville, KY. These are some great easy Blues techniques as well…

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Professional · 69 min

In this lesson we will start by working through minor-key harmony. This is important if you want to work in minor keys or expand on your own progressions. Next,…

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 · 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 · 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 · 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.

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 · 72 min

In this lesson, I have re-worked the melody of Jobim’s classic Corcovado. I will teach you the entire arrangement along with improvisation scales and tips!

Willie · Beginner · 59 min

Learn the arrangement of this classic tango song. You’ll also learn different tango accompaniment patterns and arranging techniques. We will cover improvisation…

Willie · Beginner · 62 min

I will teach you how to play this song in a solo/cocktail piano style using an easy shells and melody approach. After we cover the basic arrangement I'll show y…

Willie · Intermediate · 125 min

Learn the essence of Latin/Salsa music with this lesson on the clave and montunos. You will learn how to play several different montunos along with a left-hand…

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…

Willie · Intermediate · 58 min

Learn the complete arrangement of It's Only a Paper Moon.

Willie · Intermediate · 55 min

A condensed lesson with details on how to create an arrangement from a leadsheet.