Lesson Library

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 · Professional · 87 min

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

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 · Beginner · 33 min

This week we will be reviewing R7 and 3rd voicings using two hands while also applying this technique to two other songs for practice.

Willie · Intermediate · 49 min

Dive into the iconic progression of this standard, crafting rich sounds with simple shell-based voicings.

Nina · Intermediate · 83 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 80 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 70 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 72 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 83 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 69 min

Join Nina in her “Jazz Ballads” class, where you’ll explore innovative and advanced techniques for crafting stunning jazz piano ballad arrangements. From lush v…

Nina · Intermediate · 86 min

The focus of this lesson is on pentatonic scales, blues riffs, and two-handed voicings. The song used for demonstration and practice is "All Blues."

Paul · Intermediate · 112 min

In this lesson we'll be learning the jazz-funk classic "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers. We will be learning and applying various jazz techniques - such as d…

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 · 30 min

A classic Thelonious Monk blues, Blue Monk is a great tune to learn. We will cover many things in this lesson including quartal voicings and a second-line bassl…

Willie · Intermediate · 56 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on quartal voicings along with major and minor pentatonic scales.

Willie · Intermediate · 32 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on the Locrian Natural 9 and the Altered scales. In the inspiration section we will be covering minor 2-5 to major rootless…

Willie · Intermediate · 73 min

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Paul · Intermediate · 72 min

In this lesson, we will use the Yamaha Motif synth to teach you funk licks #1-5 which you can practice and use in your playing. Each lick is meant to highlight…

Willie · Professional · 37 min

Learn how to create an arrangement of this beautiful song in 3/4 time. In this lesson we will cover the first half of the song.