Lesson Library

Willie · Intermediate · 9 min

In this lesson you'll learn how play a minor blues progression with rootless chords.

Willie · Intermediate · 24 min

In this lesson we will move away from the blues and instead focus on the classic jazz standard "Beautiful Love." You'll learn the progression and how to form ro…

Willie · Professional · 11 min

Learn this cool jazz/gospel chord progression along with analysis.

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

The ii-V-I (2-5-1) chord progression is one of the most popular and important in jazz. In this lesson you'll learn different ways to improvise over 2-5-1 progre…

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this lesson we are going to learn the entire 12-bar advanced blues form along with chords and comping.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

In this lesson we are going to focus on R7 and R3 chord shells over dominant seventh chords. We will also work through a pentatonic scale exercise.

Paul · Intermediate · 93 min

In this lesson you will be shown 6 different funky chord progressions, each 2-4 measures in length in varying keys. In each groove, the instructor will highligh…

Willie · Professional · 69 min

In this lesson we will start by working through minor-key harmony. This is important if you want to work in minor keys or expand on your own progressions. Next,…

Willie · Professional · 71 min

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set o…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

Using the song "Harlem Nocturne" as an example, you'll learn how to fill out a chord progression for a song.

Willie · Intermediate · 62 min

Bring your chord shells together with practical jazz progressions. In this lesson, Willie shows you how to move smoothly between shell types, use guide fingers…

Willie · Intermediate · 54 min

In this lesson, I'll give you techniques that will help you improvise over chord progressions more easily.

Willie · Intermediate · 28 min

Expanding upon our 2-5-1 progression, you'll now learn how to improvise over a V7 of II chord using enclosures. Applying enclosures to one chord is a great way…

Willie · Beginner · 27 min

In this sixth class of the "Confident Improviser" series, beginners will transition from foundational skills to exploring pop rock music. Focusing on the 1-6-4-…

Willie · Beginner · 16 min

Perhaps one of the most important progressions in jazz, you need to know how to improvise over the ii-V-I progression. In this lesson we begin by learning how t…

Willie · Intermediate · 112 min

In this lesson I will teach you how to combine the I-V7 montunos, ii-V-I progressions, Descending chords, Resolutions and more work on the 3-2 clave.

Willie · Professional · 76 min

Learn how to create and extend your chord progressions. Have you ever been asked to just "wing it" and create a chord progression? Well, now you'll have some te…

Willie · Intermediate · 23 min

Learn how to improvise using arpeggios (broken chords) along with rootless voicings in the left hand. This is a great "intermediate" step to learn.

Willie · Intermediate · 15 min

Willie · Professional · 15 min

In this lesson you'll learn different turnarounds that you can use to "tag" and end your song or go back to the beginning of the form.

Willie · Professional · 61 min

Learn an advanced blues progression in F along with rootless chords in the right hand.

Willie · Intermediate · 26 min

Learn the 3 basic types of 7th chords that you must know. Learn about adding tensions to the chords and how to play the chords using two-hands along with shells…

Willie · Professional · 98 min

Learn how to improvise and create chord progressions. Several common progressions are discussed along with a lot of in-depth theory. Great lesson on creating a…

Willie · Beginner · 24 min

Putting Chords to a Simple Melody. For this lesson we will be using the melody of “Early One Morning” and learning how to put chords to the arrangement. These t…