Jazzedge Academy

The 30-Day Piano Playbook

Thirty days. One thing to practice each day.

Free, and yours to keep. 3 hr 35 min of structured lessons that tell you what to do at the piano tonight — rhythm, chords, improvising — instead of leaving you to guess.

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Taught by Willie Myette, teaching piano online since 2000.

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Watch a piece of Day 1 before you decide. No signup, no card.

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The Playbook, in three parts.

Thirty days, in order, with a plan for each one. Start tonight and you will have played something real by the weekend.

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    Playbook Days 1-10

    Free 1 hr 4 min

    The first ten days. Getting your hands moving, in time, with something that sounds like music by the end of the week.

    See all 10 days
    1. Day 1 Rhythm 8 min
    2. Day 2 Technique 6 min
    3. Day 3 Reading Music 5 min
    4. Day 4 Song “Dunkin’s Blue” 7 min
    5. Day 5 Song – measures 3-4 6 min
    6. Day 6 Song – measures 5-8 5 min
    7. Day 7 How To Improvise 5 min
    8. Day 8 How to Create a Song Arrangement 7 min
    9. Day 9 Rhythm 7 min
    10. Day 10 Broken Triads (technique) 8 min
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    Playbook Days 11-20

    Free 1 hr 15 min

    Days eleven to twenty. Chords under the melody, and the rhythm patterns that make them sound intentional.

    See all 10 days
    1. Day 11 Reading Dynamics 7 min
    2. Day 12 Song 9 min
    3. Day 13 Song m3-4 6 min
    4. Day 14 Song m5-6 5 min
    5. Day 15 Song m7-8 7 min
    6. Day 16 Song m9-12 (2nd ending) 8 min
    7. Day 17 Improvisation Licks 10 min
    8. Day 18 Triad Inversions 7 min
    9. Day 19 Chord Improvisation 8 min
    10. Day 20 Major Scale Pattern 8 min
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    Playbook Days 21-30

    Free 1 hr 15 min

    Days twenty-one to thirty. Improvising, and putting the whole month together into playing rather than exercises.

    See all 10 days
    1. Day 21 Understanding chord symbols 12 min
    2. Day 22 7th chords and chord shells 6 min
    3. Day 23 My Romance – step 1 7 min
    4. Day 24 My Romance – step 2 8 min
    5. Day 25 My Romance – step 3 5 min
    6. Day 26 My Romance – step 4 6 min
    7. Day 27 Tritone substitution 8 min
    8. Day 28 Creating a bass line 7 min
    9. Day 29 Rootless chords 5 min
    10. Day 30 Rootless chords with bassline and comping 11 min

Starter Plus adds

Three blueprints, one style each.

$25 $7 once

These three are the paid part. Another 2 hr 53 min, in the three styles adults most often say they want to play. Take whichever one you actually care about first — they do not have to be done in order.

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    Blues Piano Blueprint

    Starter Plus 55 min

    Shuffle, swing and stride. The accompaniments and licks that make a blues sound like yours rather than a lesson.

    See all 6 chapters
    1. Introduction 2 min
    2. Blues Piano Observations 3 min
    3. Shuffle Blues 15 min
    4. Walking Bass "Jump" 12 min
    5. Slow Stride 15 min
    6. Extracting Licks 8 min
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    Rock Piano Blueprint

    Starter Plus 41 min

    Playing the songs you already listen to — the melody yourself, or accompanying while you or somebody else sings.

    See all 7 chapters
    1. Introduction 2 min
    2. Know Your Triads and Inversions 7 min
    3. Accompaniment Alterations 6 min
    4. Adding the 9th (2nd) 5 min
    5. Sound Like a Pro 7 min
    6. Adding in the Melody 7 min
    7. Accompany Yourself While Singing 7 min
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    Super Simple Standards

    Starter Plus 1 hr 17 min

    Jazz and pop standards using chord shells: the simplified approach that gets you through a real song fast, and the foundation for fuller arrangements later.

    See all 8 chapters
    1. Lesson 1 The Melody 7 min
    2. Lesson 2 Creating R7 Chords 7 min
    3. Lesson 3 Creating R3 Shells 6 min
    4. Lesson 4 Melody with R7 Shells 18 min
    5. Lesson 5 Melody with R7/R3 Shells 19 min
    6. Lesson 6 Embellishment and Fills 7 min
    7. Lesson 7 Creating Your Own Style 8 min
    8. Lesson 8 Where To Go From Here 5 min

Two ways in.

Both start today. Neither is a subscription, and neither one auto-renews into anything.

Free Starter

Free

  • The full 30-Day Playbook — 3 hr 35 min
  • A day-by-day plan, in order
  • No credit card, and no expiry date
Create a free account

Most people take this one

Starter Plus

$7 once $25

  • Everything in Free Starter
  • Blues, Rock and Standards blueprints — 2 hr 53 min more
  • 90 days of access, one payment, no renewal
Get Starter Plus

One-time payment. All sales final — the free Playbook is there so you can judge the teaching before you pay for anything.

Your progress is saved either way, and it carries over if you later join the Academy proper.

Before you start.

What is included in the Academy Starter program?

Over six hours of instruction. The 30-Day Piano Playbook covers rhythm, chords, reading and improvising across thirty structured lessons — days 1 to 19 suit an outright beginner, days 20 to 30 build on it. Starter Plus adds three blueprints: Blues Piano (shuffle, swing and stride, with the accompaniments and licks that make a blues sound like yours), Rock Piano (playing the songs you already listen to, melody or accompaniment), and Super Simple Standards (jazz and pop standards using chord shells — fast to play, and the foundation for fuller arrangements later).

Is the free one really free?

Yes. No card, no trial that quietly turns into a subscription, and no expiry date on the free Playbook. If you never buy anything, you still keep it.

How long do I have access to the content?

The free Playbook does not expire. Starter Plus gives you 90 days of full access from the date of purchase — watch everything, download the resources, and work through the plan at your own pace.

Is this a subscription? Will I be charged again?

No. Starter Plus is a single payment for 90 days of access. Nothing recurs, nothing auto-renews, there are no hidden fees, and there is nothing to cancel.

Will I lose my progress after 90 days?

No. Completed lessons, chapter progress and favourites are permanently saved in your account. If you join the Academy later you pick up exactly where you left off — your practice history and achievements are yours to keep regardless of membership.

What happens after my 90 days of access ends?

Access to the Starter Plus blueprints ends. The free Playbook stays, your progress stays, and you can join Focus or Premier whenever you want to carry on with the full library.

Is this program suitable for complete beginners?

It is built for them. The Playbook starts at the beginning — where your hands go, how to count it — and adds one idea at a time. Most people here are adults who were told at some point that they had started too late.

How much time does it take a day?

Each day is one short lesson and one thing to practise. Twenty minutes at the piano is enough to make progress, and the plan is built around that rather than around long sessions you will not have time for.

Do I have to follow the plan in order?

The Playbook is in order for a reason and it is worth following. The blueprints are not — start with whichever style you actually want to play.

Can I access the lessons on my phone or tablet?

Yes — phone, tablet, laptop, whatever is nearest the piano. Log in from any device with an internet connection.

How do I get to my lessons after signing up?

Straight away, from your account. Log in and the Starter material is there, organised in order, with your progress tracked as you go.

Can I upgrade to a full membership later?

Yes. Focus or Premier opens the full library, the practice paths and the technique curriculum, and your Starter progress carries over.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

All sales are final on Starter Plus. That is exactly why the 30-Day Playbook is free — work through some of it first and judge the teaching before you pay for anything.

What if I need help or have questions?

Support can help with your account or anything technical. Teaching help — someone listening to your playing and telling you what to fix — is what the Premier membership is for.

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