Your right hand knows the licks, fills, and solos. But your left hand? It fumbles, stiffens up, and can't lock into the groove you hear in your head. This bootcamp changes that by building the independence, strength, and coordination your left hand needs to finally keep up with your musical ideas.
You'll master classic boogie-woogie and blues bass patterns, walking bass lines, essential chord voicings, and two-hand coordination strategies that make you sound like a complete player. Perfect for pianists stuck with weak left-hand playing, anyone wanting stronger comping and groove skills, or players ready to connect theory, rhythm, and muscle memory into solid musicianship. Four lessons over eight weeks—your left hand will never hold you back again.
You can play the melody. You know the chords. But how do you turn a lead sheet into a full, polished performance that sounds like YOU? This course takes you step-by-step from basic chord charts to creating your own unique jazz arrangements. You'll learn shell chords, rootless voicings, reharmonization techniques, and how to add professional intros and endings.
Perfect for pianists who want to move beyond just reading charts, build a repertoire of arranged standards, or sound more musical and intentional. Four lessons over eight weeks, each building on the last so you're never overwhelmed. By the end, you'll have a complete solo piano arrangement of "The Song Is You" and the skills to arrange any standard.
Want to sit down at the piano and actually PLAY songs? Not exercises. Not scales. Real music that fills the room and makes people feel something. This course teaches you simple left-hand rhythm patterns, right-hand chord shapes, and the popular progressions found in pop, rock & country so you can confidently accompany yourself or others.
Perfect for singers who want to play their own accompaniment, pianists stuck reading sheet music, or anyone frustrated with "trying but not getting there." Four lessons released every two weeks, building step-by-step so you're never overwhelmed. Just consistent progress you can see and hear.
Discover how to create beautiful, simple arrangements for jazz standards in Super Simple Standards, a course designed specifically for beginners. This course focuses on building a strong foundation with:
- Chord Shells: Master the essential framework of jazz chords.
- Breaking Up Shells: Learn how to bring variety and motion to your arrangements.
- Simple Left-Hand Motion: Develop confidence with easy left-hand patterns.
- Filling in the Right Hand: Add simple melodic fills to complete your sound.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to create your own arrangements for popular jazz standards with ease and confidence. Perfect for beginners ready to bring jazz to life on the piano!
Are these arrangements for SOLO or GROUP playing?
The arrangements and techniquest that you'll learn in this course are the absolute FOUNDATION for either solo or group playing. In other words, these techniques are needed whether playing in a group or solo. That said, you'll find these arrangements work very well in both settings!
In this course, we will dive deep into The Confident Improviser™ material, enhanced with new jam accompaniments and student-specific assignments to elevate your improvisation skills to the next level. You’ll explore jazz, blues, and other genres, honing your ability to improvise confidently across styles. The added opportunity to jam with fellow students will be a game-changer for your progress, providing a fun and collaborative way to apply what you’ve learned. Get ready to unlock your full improvisational potential and have a blast along the way!
In this Premier Course you will learn (4) different accompaniments and how to improvise over each. We will cover the following styles: rock, jazz (swing), blues and jazz (ballad).
You will record an accompaniment in the first class followed by an improvisational performance in the next class in which you will choose another student's accompaniment to improvise over.
This course will show you how to improvise, create accompaniments and work with others.
Explore the enchanting world of "Advanced Jazz Piano Arranging" as we delve into the timeless gem Chelsea Bridge composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1941. Aptly described as an impressionistic jazz standard, this piece, initially recorded with Duke Ellington, has graced the repertoire of jazz legends like Joe Henderson and Tommy Flanagan.
In this course, we'll dissect the fundamental structure of the tune and craft a comprehensive solo piano arrangement in the classic jazz ballad style. Students will master techniques to enrich and amplify their arrangements, utilizing the entire piano to create depth and resonance. Additionally, we'll explore techniques for adding vibrant colors and dynamic fills, along with incorporating basic stride piano techniques. Join us as we embark on a journey to elevate your jazz piano arranging skills to new heights.
Whether you're new to the genre or seeking to refine your skills, this Jazz Piano 101 course offers an immersive exploration of jazz piano fundamentals.
This course offers a foundational exploration of jazz piano principles suitable for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the genre. Ideal for beginners to jazz piano and those looking to strengthen their fundamentals, Jazz Piano 101 provides a structured approach to learning jazz piano techniques and concepts.
Throughout the course, students will acquire essential skills necessary for proficient jazz piano performance. Topics covered include:
From mastering the iconic 12-bar blues progression to understanding blues scales and improvisation techniques, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the blues genre. Through interactive exercises, practical demonstrations, and personalized feedback, you'll hone your piano skills and cultivate your unique musical voice.
By the end of Blues Piano 101, you'll feel empowered to confidently play and create blues music independently. Whether you aspire to perform on stage or simply want to serenade your friends and family at home, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to express yourself through the power of the blues.
In this new semester of the Creative Pianist Toolkit, we will be focusing on learning two new songs along with theory and improvisation.
Creative Pianist Toolkit teaches you Theory, Arranging & Improvisation for each song, giving you a full view of each piece. Learning these three elements helps you to master the entire song by giving you all the tools needed to analyze, play, memorize and improvise over each song.
