Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 18 min

Quick reference for the key of G. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Quick reference for the key of C. Learn your major scale, triads, seventh chords, rootless chords and 2-5-1 progression in both major and minor keys.

Willie · Intermediate · 43 min

In this exercise we will working in a funk style. You'll learn an altered chord voicing and we will cover the full altered scale. Inspiration section will cover…

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on learning three important minor scales: Natural Minor, Melodic Minor and Harmonic minor. The inspiration lesson will comp…

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this exercise we will be learning the 1/2-Whole Diminished scale along with triplets and rhythm fragments. In the inspiration section we will cover the dom7#…

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 · 39 min

In this exercise we will be learning the dorian bebop scale along with the David Baker bebop lick. The inspiration lesson will focus on 3-note 2-5 progressions…

Willie · Intermediate · 48 min

In this exercise we will be introducing the altered scale cells along with 3-note rootless chords. The inspiration lesson will show you how to play 3-note alter…

Willie · Intermediate · 39 min

In this exercise we will be introducing the tritone substitution along with the Lydian flat 7 scale. The Inspiration lesson will teach you the 'A' form of the i…

Willie · Intermediate · 56 min

In this exercise we will be focusing on the full ii-V-I progression and working on our targeting and filling with scale notes. The inspiration lesson will give…

Willie · Intermediate · 47 min

In this exercise we will learn how to use Diatonic Scale Cells and start to transpose these licks in the Inspiration section for use in Jazz Standards.

Willie · Intermediate · 37 min

In this lesson we are working on on a new progression using the iii chord. We are also learning about scale cells.

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In exercise #2 we learn the 5-finger blues scale and a new rhythm.

Willie · Intermediate · 29 min

These practice guides will help you organize your practice of Rhythm, Scales and Accompaniments more effectively.

Willie · Professional · 57 min

In this lesson we will add on 2 new scales and discuss why and how to build your solo using one scale at a time.

Willie · Professional · 73 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze the song Easy Living. We will also cover what to do if you lose the form and how to quickly spin up an improvisation…

Willie · Professional · 83 min

In this lesson you'll learn more of Tennille's Blues. We will also discuss using scales in 3rds and 3 against 2 in your solos.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this jam we will jam over a bossa nova (Latin) rhythm. You'll learn a latin comping pattern and scale to use for improv.

Willie · Professional · 19 min

In this etude (a jazz composition which is used as an exercise) you'll learn how to use your mixolydian and diminished scales over the blues progression.

Willie · Beginner · 10 min

In this lesson you'll learn about blues notes and how to use them to embellish your improvisation.

Willie · Beginner · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn about blues notes and how to use them to embellish your improvisation.

Willie · Professional · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn to play the 2nd part of the blues head that uses a lot of turns.

Willie · Beginner · 18 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to create licks to jam over the blues by combining rhythms and notes.

Willie · Professional · 16 min

In this lesson you'll learn to play a blues head that uses a lot of turns.