Lesson Library

Willie · Professional · 37 min

In this fakebook comping lesson we will be using the 3/4-time song Alice In Wonderland to cover some very important piano comping techniques. This is the second…

Paul · Professional · 51 min

Oftentimes funk tunes are built on the traditional 12-bar blues form. The elements which transform a tune from a swing-blues to a funk-blues are usually things…

Willie · Professional · 60 min

In this 2-part lesson we are going to work through a common progression with a walking bassline and comping chords. Part 2 we will improvise over the bassline.…

Willie · Professional · 38 min

In this lesson we will be using the 3/4-time song Alice In Wonderland to cover some very important comping techniques. This first part of the lesson will cover…

Willie · Intermediate

In part 2 of Blues, Basslines, Re-harm, Chords & Comping, we will cover 3 new blues variations. These new variations allow you to create numerous blues progress…

Willie · Intermediate · 35 min

Finish the program by learning how to turn chord shells into music. In this lesson, Willie shows you how to add comping rhythms, practice shells with randomized…

Nina · Intermediate · 86 min

Focus: altered scale and left-hand comping Song: "In Walked Bud"

Willie · Professional · 14 min

Quartal comping is a great way to play full, lush chords in both hands that are a great accompaniment.

Willie · Professional · 12 min

In this lesson you'll learn 2-hand comping techniques using rootless chords and bell tones.

Willie · Professional · 52 min

Learn how to create full, two-hand chords using quartals and tensions. The chord voicings are awesome to use while comping behind a soloist.

Willie · Professional · 76 min

This up-tempo Rogers/Hart jazz piano classic will get your toes tapping and is great for the intermediate or more advanced player. If you’ve gone through my Ste…

Willie · Professional · 64 min

In part two, we will be covering techniques in how to comp chords in a group setting and over a bassline.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

In this course you’ll learn how to comp in both a solo and group setting. If you’ve wondered how to get a fuller sound with your left-hand accompaniment, this l…

Willie · Intermediate · 67 min

In this second part, we will be covering improvisation techniques. The concepts in this lesson are extremely important for improvisors of ALL levels. In particu…

Willie · Intermediate

In part 1, I am going to cover some of the most common requests that I have gotten from students. We will learn more about creating a walking bassline, how to f…

Willie · Beginner · 11 min

In this lesson you'll learn how to comp chords in your left hand while playing a rhythmic improvisation in your right.

Willie · Beginner · 9 min

Learning how to "comp" chords is essential if you want to accompany yourself or others at the piano.

Willie · Intermediate · 58 min

In this lesson we will continue working on Summertime and add a bassline and improvisation. You'll also learn about rootless chords and how to comp.

Willie · Intermediate · 53 min

Learn how to fix bad chord progressions, comp chords and switch into other styles.

Willie · Intermediate · 58 min

A great lesson for anyone wanting to accompany themselves or others while singing. This lesson is also great if you want to get better at comping chords. I've b…

Willie · Intermediate · 70 min

With this exciting blueprint, you'll learn how to use simple chord shells to create simple arrangements for jazz standards. The best part? Once you've mastered…

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 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 · 8 min

Learn the 3 basic rhythms you need for improvisation and comping.