Lesson Library

Paul · Professional · 49 min

In this lesson you will learn 5 scales that are essential when learning how to solo over a funk groove. Each chapter will present a new scale and will examine h…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

"The Chicken" or simply "Chicken" is an instrumental funk tune composed by Pee Wee Ellis that was the B-side to James Brown's 1969 single "The Popcorn". Jazz ba…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

This lesson (perfect for ALL styles, not just funk) will teach you several different scales, fills and runs. I will show you both the notes AND how to create yo…

Willie · Professional · 75 min

In this second part of "Use Me" we will talk about how to create some interesting improvisation ideas using different scales and arpeggios. Using some simple co…

Willie · Professional · 86 min

Learn how to play this killer groove and bassline. I cover all the sections of the song step-by-step. We then move into improvisation and I will show you which…

Willie · Professional · 60 min

In this song by Joe Zawinul, we are going to learn the song step-by-step while also learning some improvisation and groove techniques in the latter half of the…

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this Joe Cocker version of “Feelin’ Alright,” I will show you how to play the grooves of the song and alter those grooves to create your own sound. We will a…

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 · Professional · 85 min

This is a classic funky tune with a great piano groove. In this lesson, I'll teach you the groove, how to alter it and also how to add some improvisation. We wi…

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 · 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…

Paul · Professional · 57 min

This is an instantly recognized funky party tune that you will want to have in your repertoire. In this lesson, you will learn how to play this song on an organ…

Paul · Professional · 69 min

Are you interested in writing or arranging music? Are you interested in understanding why certain chords “work” and sound so cool? Then this is the lesson for y…

Willie · Professional · 55 min

Learn how to play Billy Prestons "Will It Go Round in Circles" with each section broken down. You'll also learn about scales chords, how to create a bassline al…

Willie · Intermediate · 77 min

Learn 8 different Blues accompaniment patterns and turnarounds. We cover different styles like New Orleans, Country, Boogie and Funk. You will also learn how to…

Willie · Intermediate

This Meter's tune is a great song to help round-out both organ players and pianists alike who want to play a bassline groove while improvising in the right hand…

Willie · Intermediate

In this improvisation lesson, we will be covering different approaches to improvisation like chord-tone improvisation and chord-to-scale relationships. I’ll als…

Willie · Intermediate · 86 min

Learn this funky tune in three parts. Can be played on organ or piano! Creative Pianist Toolkit is divided into three different classes: Theory, Arranging & Imp…

Paul · Intermediate · 66 min

This lesson features one of the greatest and most-covered songs of all-time. "Sunny" was written by Bobby Hebb 60 years ago and has been recorded by Stevie Wond…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

In this exercise we will work on a smooth jazz / funk improvisation groove using the dorian scale. You'll learn how to create and transpose sequences for your s…

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to use double-stops in your improvisation. Double stops create a lot of nice tension in your solo.

Willie · Professional · 57 min

By playing a song in more than one style, you can create some really fun arrangements and bring some sparkle to your song arrangements.

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

In this lesson we are going to cover some very hot rock solo licks and grooves. The ideas in this lesson will turn heads when you start to solo. We will cover d…

Paul · Intermediate

We will cover arranging techniques across various styles, providing detailed examples and sheet music to help you apply these concepts to your own arrangements.…