Great for beginners learning chords
How to form all seventh chords
Learn jazz piano basics
A must-have for jazz pianists
Structure your piano practice
The easiest way to learn standards
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.
Class 1 - Rock Piano
Class 2 - Rock Piano (Jam)
Class 3 - Jazz Piano Swing
Class 4 - Jazz Piano Swing (Jam)
Class 5 - Blues Piano
Class 6 - Blues Piano (Jam)
Class 7 - Jazz Piano Ballad
Class 8 - Jazz Piano Ballad (Jam)
Yes. You must be a Premier member to take this course. Premier memberships are flexible and you can cancel at any time.
To take this course you must have a Premier-level membership. Sign up here.
These are YOUR lessons so you get to decide how and when you participate. However, in order to get a completion certificate at the end of the course, you will need to submit the assignments.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if you want to do the homework or join in on the live sessions.
Assignments are optional. However, in order to receive a certificate of completion, you must submit and pass all assignments before the end of the course.
You can submit your assignment at any time as long as the course is running. Check the main course page to see when the course ends.
You can submit assignments in any order. This means you can submit them out of order if you wish.
What if the assignment is too difficult for me?
You can alter the assignment to make it easier for yourself. For example, try playing an easier left-hand part, or maybe just submit the melody alone. Point is, it is best to submit something rather than nothing.
Absolutely! Premier Courses are scheduled at various times throughout the year, much like college courses. If you happen to miss the start of a course, don't worry—you can always enroll in the next session. Additionally, these courses offer flexible learning options, including live sessions, interactive assignments, and community support, ensuring that you can catch up and stay on track with your learning goals whenever you join.
