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Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson, we will focus on creating a beautiful arrangement using our shells and melody technique. Much like the My Romance lesson, this lesson will go st…

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this lesson we will take all of the techniques we learned in the previous lesson to create a full arrangement. I'll teach you the entire arrangement step-by-…

Willie · Professional · 77 min

In this original song (in 3 sections) I will show you how to create FULL chord voicings while also creating a progression with motion using tri-tone substitutio…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson you'll learn some cool Gene Harris blues/gospel licks. You'll also learn a common "bluesy" chord progression and some nice chord voicings.

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 · 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 · Professional · 77 min

We begin by learning the basic minor groove. I’ll show you how to make rich chord voicings to sound great while also teaching you a simple bass line to accompan…

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 · 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 · 80 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze this traditional hymn and play it with basic triads, perfect for beginners. I also created a more contemporary arrang…

Willie · Professional · 59 min

Learn how to fill out those one-chord-per-measure sections. We will create an arrangement and you will learn how to add chords and reharm to make a richer arran…

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 · 54 min

Georgia on My Mind was written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics). I’ll teach you how to re-harmonize and play my arrangement. Solo…

Willie · Professional · 87 min

Learn how to improvise over funk grooves. This first part discusses chord voicings, comping and scales for improv.

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 · 250 min

These 25 lessons are a great place to start your JazzPianoLessons.com experience. Only a few of the lessons have a handout. For many, you'll want to get the Rea…

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 · Intermediate · 70 min

Part 2 of the Chord Voicings Made Easy DVD. On this DVD you will learn my Chord Gems, Upper Structure Triads, Comping and Tri-Tone Substitutions. You should go…

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

Cycle 4 motion is counter-clockwise motion on the Circle of 5ths. This is a VERY popular chord motion and in this lesson you'll learn how to create chord voicin…