Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 66 min

This lesson is designed to get you quickly playing some hot latin grooves. No matter your level, there is a groove here for you! You’ll also learn how to mix th…

Willie · Professional · 18 min

In this lesson we will learn how to move from latin back to a swing feel to change styles in our blues playing.

Willie · Intermediate · 34 min

In this lesson we will learn how to create improvisation lines.

Willie · Intermediate · 38 min

In this lesson we will learn how to create improvisation lines.

Willie · Intermediate · 42 min

In this lesson we will learn how to create improvisation lines.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

In this lesson we will learn three scales for improvisation.

Willie · Intermediate · 32 min

In this lesson we will learn the second half of the song.

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

In this lesson we will learn the first half of the song.

Willie · Professional · 60 min

A fun original latin song that will teach you more about latin music and montunos.

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 · 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 · Beginner · 49 min

Using techniques from our step-by-step standards series you will learn how to create an easy bossa nova arrangement for "The Shadow Of Your Smile." We will also…

Willie · Intermediate · 67 min

This fun song has been played by many and is a very popular and famous cuban song. In this lesson I will teach you several different left-hand accompaniment pat…

Willie · Intermediate · 59 min

In this lesson I'll teach you the analysis for Jobim's Girl From Ipanema. I will also show you a few re-harmonization techniques. We will also cover how to impr…

Willie · Beginner · 67 min

Tequila, written by Daniel Flores (aka Chuck Rio) is an easy, yet fun song which is known by many. In this lesson, we break down the arrangement and I will show…

Willie · Intermediate

In this lesson we will use the chord progression to Summer Samba to learn how to create that cool, relaxed Bossa Nova beat. We will also cover how to add fills…

Willie · Professional · 72 min

In this "Romantic," rubato-style version I will show you step-by-step the improvisation of the song and how to use arpeggios in your songs to create flourishes,…

Willie · Professional · 75 min

Manha De Carnaval from Black Orpheus is one of Luiz Bonfa’s most famous songs. In this lesson we will be breaking down the improvisation of the song first and a…

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

Somos Novios is a beautiful ballad by Mexican composer Armando Manzanero. We will break down the chords, learn the analysis and talk about how to move this into…

Willie · Professional · 66 min

In this lesson we build a solo (improvisation) over the song Wave. I will teach you all of the scales needed for improvisation. We will then begin building a so…

Willie · Professional · 61 min

Learn this classic bossa nova arrangement. We will cover arranging techniques like harmonizing diminished chords and incorporating some montunos at the end.

Willie · Professional · 64 min

Learn the basics of modern and traditional merengue piano techniques. We will cover several different grooves and patterns that you can combine to create longer…

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…