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Jazzedge® is the premier collection of lessons that has been created over the past 20 plus years and continues to grow. Inside, you'll find lessons in all styles of music, created for all levels of player. Ranging from blues licks, jazz piano, improvisation, standards, arranging, theory, ear training, rock, pop, latin, gospel, funk and so much more.
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Jazzedge Courses:
NOTE: Courses below are listed in the order added, not the order you should practice them
1) Standards by the Dozen™
In this course, you'll learn a new standard every month. Each standard will be broken down into both simple and advanced arrangements so this course is great for players of all levels. You'll learn how to create both a solo and group arrangement while also learning two-handed comping and improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
SBTD-1: The Days of Wine And Roses
SBTD-2: Autumn Leaves
SBTD-3: Misty
SBTD-4: The Way You Look Tonight
SBTD-5: All The Things You Are
SBTD-6: My Funny Valentine
SBTD-7: On Green Dolphin Street
SBTD-8: New York State of Mind
SBTD-9: Blue Monk
SBTD-10: Song For My Father
SBTD-11: Almost Like Being in Love
SBTD-12: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Course duration = 20:51:38
2) The Confident Improviser - Level 3
In level three we will be applying our new improvisation techniques to new, longer progressions that are based on songs. We will also learn new ingredients an accompaniments.
Lessons in this course:
TCI - Exercise #11
TCI - Exercise #12
TCI - Exercise #13
TCI - Exercise #14
TCI - Exercise #15
TCI - Exercise #16
TCI - Exercise #17
TCI - Exercise #18
TCI - Exercise #19
TCI - Exercise #20
TCI - Exercise #21
TCI - Exercise #22
TCI - Exercise #23
Course duration = 09:59:32
3) The Confident Improviser - Level 2
In this next level, we will be expanding our improvisation into new progressions and adding new accompaniments and scale ingredients. You must have a full Jazzedge membership to view this course.
Lessons in this course:
TCI - Exercise #6
TCI - Exercise #7
TCI - Exercise #8
TCI - Exercise #9
TCI - Exercise #10
Course duration = 03:35:27
4) No Bull Guide to Arranging Jazz Standards™
In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Waltz For Debby" by Bill Evans. This course was taught live and shows you in detail the steps that I take to create both simple and more complex arrangements from a lead sheet / fakebook. It is recommended that you take my Step-By-Step Standards course before taking this course.
Lessons in this course:
No Bull Guide To Arranging Jazz Standards
Course duration = 03:46:13
5) JazzKids®
JazzKids was created to teach anyone, at any level, how to get started in jazz and blues. With catchy songs, ear training, rhythmic and improvisational exercises, JazzKids helps students become more creative at the piano.
Lessons in this course:
JazzKids Level 1
JazzKids Level 2
JazzKids Level 3
JazzKids Level 4
Course duration = 11:55:17
6) The Confident Improviser - Level 1
In this course you'll learn how to master improvisation from the ground up. Whether you've improvised in the past or not, this course will show you, in detail, the steps needed to create a professional-sounding improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
How the Program Works
TCI - Exercise #1
TCI - Exercise #2
TCI - Exercise #3
TCI - Exercise #4
TCI - Exercise #5
TCI Practice Guides
TCI Podcast
Course duration = 15:51:54
7) Quick-Win Standards
In this 6-week course, you'll learn how to create "quick arrangements" of 6 different songs. You can use these concepts to spin up your own arrangements of not only jazz standards but rock and pop too!
Lessons in this course:
Getting Started With Lead Sheets
Blueberry Hill
We've Only Just Begun
Dock of the Bay
Just The Way You Are
Bye Bye Blackbird
Blue Moon
Course duration = 10:13:34
8) Step-By-Step Improvisation Over Standards
In this course you'll learn how to really improvise over standards. We begin with our Improvisation Guide which shows you what lessons and courses you should learn if you're new to improvisation. Next, we begin improvising over standards "Easy Living" and "My Romance" so you see real-world examples of how to create a solo.
Lessons in this course:
Beginner's Guide
Analysis and Starting Improv
Altered and 1/2 Whole Diminished Scales
Chord-Tone Boulders
Play and Rest
Targeting
Rhythmic Improvisation Map
Fingering And Flow
Chords and Accompaniment
Improvising Over A New Standard From Scratch
My Romance Improv Part 1
My Romance Improv Part 2
Just The Way You Are - Part 1
Just The Way You Are - Part 2
Wrap Up and Student Questions
Course duration = 17:08:19
9) Jam With Willie
Each month, jam with me over a 'to be determined' groove, progression, song, etc. At the end of the month I combine the videos in one master performance of all students!
Lessons in this course:
Jam #1 - Easy C Blues
Jam #2 - Bossa Nova
Jam #3 - Funk
Course duration = 00:57:40
10) How To Play Slow Blues
Have you always wanted to be able to sit at the piano and jam on a slow blues? This is the course for you then! We will break down the blues into its components and you'll learn how to put together your own slow blues using these different modules, accompaniments and reharmonization techniques.
Lessons in this course:
Slow Blues Form
Left-Hand Techniques
6 Slow Blues Accompaniments
Reharmonization Part 1
Articulations, 3rd & 7ths
The Bridge
Tennille's Blues Part One
Tennille's Blues Part Two
Tennille's Blues Part Three
Tennille's Blues Part Four
5 Blues Endings
Tennille's Blues Part Five
4 Blues Intros
Tennille's Blues Bassline
Course duration = 09:16:41
11) No Bull Guide To Jazz Piano™ (Advanced)
In this advanced course, you'll take your jazz playing up a level by learning how to form rootless chords, comp and improvise over a more complicated blues progression. Course too difficult? Check out my beginner course.
Lessons in this course:
Guide Tones & Rootless Chords
Lesson #1 - Guide Tones and Blues Chords
Lesson #2 - Guide Tones with Added 9th Rootless Chords
Lesson #3 - Simplified Rootless Jazz Chords
Lesson #4 - Jazz Comping Made Easy
Lesson #5 - Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scales
Lesson #6 - How To Create Jazz Licks
Lesson #7 - Improvising Over The Blues Part 1
Lesson #8 - Improvising Over The Blues Part 2
Lesson #9 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 1
Lesson #10 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 2
Lesson #11 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 3
Lesson #12 - Blues Improvisation Guide Tones
Lesson #13 - Neighbor Tones & Enclosures
Lesson #14 - How To Use Enclosures for Improv
Lesson #15 - Blues Bebop Improvisation
Lesson #16 - Latin Jazz / Swing Blues
Lesson #17 - How To Play Jazz & Blues Basslines
Lesson #18 - Jazz Piano Quartal Comping
Lesson #19 - Improvise Using Chord Cells Part 1
Lesson #20 - Improvise Using Chord Cells Part 2
Lesson #21 - Altered And Diminished Scales for Improvisation
Lesson #22 - Altered and Diminished Scale Cells
Lesson #23 - Mixolydian and Diminished Jazz Etude
Lesson #24 - Three Advanced Blues Intros
Lesson #25 - Three Advanced Blues Endings
Lesson #26 - Blues Turnaround Progressions
Lesson #27 - Upper Structure Chord Voicings Part 1
Lesson #28 - Upper Structure Chord Voicings Part 2
Lesson #29 - 5 Ideas to Improve Your Jazz Solos
Course duration = 08:20:52
12) Practice With Willie
In this course I have created videos of me taking one particular topic and showing you how to practice it. Topics range from easy to more advanced.
Lessons in this course:
Episode #1 - Green Dolphin Street Locked Hand Style
Episode #2 - Enclosures
Episode #3 - Diminished Chord Tricks
Episode #4 - Altered Chords and Scales
Episode #5 - Basslines
Episode #6 - Scale Slipping
Course duration = 03:13:01
13) No Bull Guide To Jazz Piano™ (Beginner)
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, my No Bull Guide to Jazz Piano™ will show you how to improvise like a jazz player! This beginner course will teach you how to improvise, even if you have never improvised before! Course too easy? Check out my advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
NBGJP Prep Lesson
Master Every Chord At The Piano Using This Exercise
Lesson #1 - 3 Basic Rhythms
Lesson #2 - 12 Bar Blues Form and Chords
Lesson #3 - Anyone Can Play The 12-Bar Blues
Lesson #4 - Chord Shells
Lesson #5 - Comping Chords
Lesson #6 - Comping & Rhythmic Improvisation
Lesson #7 - Jam Over The Blues
Lesson #8 - The Blues Scale Demystified
Lesson #9 - How To Improvise Over The Blues
Lesson #10 - How To Improvise Over The Blues Part 2
Lesson #11 - Blues Notes and Licks Part 1
Lesson #12 - Blues Notes and Licks Part 2
Lesson #13 - Blues Triplet Rhythm
Lesson #14 - Blues Rolls, Tremolos and Grace Notes
Lesson #15 - Blues Double Stops
Lesson #16 - Minor Blues Progression with Rootless Chords
Lesson #17 - How To Play a Easy Bass Line for Minor Blues
Lesson #18 - How to Improvise Over Minor Blues
Lesson #19 - Alternate Minor Blues Bassline
Lesson #20 - Rhythms To Make Your Improv Sound Advanced
Lesson #21 - Jazz Walking Bass Made Easy
Lesson #22 - Easy Boogie-Woogie Bass
Lesson #23 -Boogie-Woogie Bass With Licks
Lesson #24 -Three Easy Blues Intros
Lesson #25 -Three Easy Blues Endings
Lesson #26 - 5 Blues Improvisation Scales
Lesson #27 - 5 Killer Blues Licks Part 1
Lesson #28 - 5 Killer Blues Licks Part 2
Lesson #29 - Easy Blues Piano Pentatonic Licks
Lesson #30 - How To Use All That You've Learned in This Course
Course duration = 09:07:33
14) No Bull Piano™
My No Bull Piano™ course features lessons that strip away the B.S. that bloats other methods. Learn new techniques, clearly explained, that you can use right away in your piano playing.
Lessons in this course:
Effortless Minor Improvisation
Anyone Can Improvise in 3 Easy Steps (For Beginners)
No Bull Piano Webinars
How To Play Blues For Hours
Course duration = 05:05:57
15) How To Play From Fakebooks
Similar to my How To Play Standards course, this course will give you a streamlined group of lessons designed to teach you how to QUICKLY spin up an arrangement from a leadsheet.
Lessons in this course:
How To Play From Fakebooks
How To Improvise Over Fakebooks
Course duration = 02:11:16
16) Improvisation 101
A great course to learn about improvisation and what it takes to make your improv solos stand out from the rest. This course, great for all levels of student, features a mix of lessons and student Q&A sessions.
Lessons in this course:
Scale Accents
8 Scales you MUST know for Improvisation
Mastering Your Scales
Improvising Over Progressions
Switching Styles
Working With Other Musicians
Course duration = 05:56:38
17) Piano Challenges
In this course I’ll share with you short piano challenges to give you new ideas to practice at your instrument. You do not need to complete each challenge. Do the challenges that you like and take as much time as you need to complete them!
Lessons in this course:
Piano Challenges #1-10
Piano Challenges #11-20
Piano Challenges #21-30
Piano Challenges #31-40
Piano Challenges #41-48
Course duration = 06:10:13
18) Technique Builder Boot Camp
My 5-week technique bootcamp collection is designed to help you focus your technique practice routine for maximum results. Have you ever been stumped when it comes to why you’re not playing faster? Or why your hands don’t seem to work well together? Well, this bootcamp is for you. We are going to focus a lot on firming up your technique. Working with thousands of students around the world, I’ve seen time and time again that students need more technical skills to achieve the results they are looking for at their instrument. Let’s get started!
Lessons in this course:
Tech. Builder Boot Camp Session 1
Tech. Builder Boot Camp Session 2
Tech. Builder Boot Camp Session 3
Tech. Builder Boot Camp Session 4
Tech. Builder Boot Camp Session 5
Course duration = 04:49:42
19) Advanced Improvisation Boot Camp
This bootcamp is for the seasoned player who already knows how to improvise but is looking to develop their improvisation skills in order to get to the next level. We will transcribe and dissect sections of some classic piano solos in this course to build a program of study that you can utilize long after the course is complete.
Lessons in this course:
Adv. Improv Session 1
Adv. Improv Session 2
Adv. Improv Session 3
Adv. Improv Session 4
Course duration = 03:58:01
20) Beginner Improvisation Boot Camp
In this course you’ll learn how to improvise at the piano. This course is great for students who have never improvised before, or those who have tried improvising in the past and want to get back into it!
Lessons in this course:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Course duration = 03:02:11
21) Ear Training 2 Boot Camp
In this next round of ear training bootcamp we will cover solfege for the Natural Minor scale. We will also work through several examples of both rhythmic and melodic dictation! Be sure to go through Ear Training 1 Bootcamp before this course.
Lessons in this course:
Ear Training 2 Boot Camp - Lesson 1
Ear Training 2 Boot Camp - Lesson 2
Ear Training 2 Boot Camp - Lesson 3
Ear Training 2 Boot Camp - Lesson 4
Course duration = 02:50:02
22) Ear Training 1 Boot Camp
My 5-week ear training bootcamp will improve your ears and ability to hear chords and progressions. We will be starting from scratch, so if you’ve never done ear training in the past, this course will be perfect for you. If you have experience with ear training, this course will be a great refresher and you’ll learn new skills along the way. Do I need to know how to sing in order to do ear training? No! We will be doing solfege, but trust me, I’m not a singer and I can do it…so you can too!
Lessons in this course:
Ear Training 1 Boot Camp - Lesson 1
Ear Training 1 Boot Camp - Lesson 2
Ear Training 1 Boot Camp - Lesson 3
Ear Training 1 Boot Camp - Lesson 4
Ear Training 1 Boot Camp - Lesson 5
Course duration = 05:10:51
23) Gospel Bass & Progressions
In this collection, learn different gospel techniques and the basics of how to get that gospel sound. You'll also learn about preacher chords and ways to fill out and groove over progressions.
Lessons in this course:
Easy Gospel Basics
Easy Gospel Bass - Ethel Caffie-Austin
Preacher Chords
Jazz Gospel Chord Progression
Course duration = 02:47:36
24) Popular Classics Vol 5
In this course you'll learn more classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Adele and more!
Lessons in this course:
"Someone Like You" - Adele
"I Want You Back"
"I Feel Good"
"Man in the Mirror" - Michael Jackson
The 80's - Vol. 1
The 80's - Vol. 2
"New York State Of Mind" - Billy Joel
"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
Course duration = 08:32:31
25) Popular Classics Vol 4
In this course you'll learn more classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Carole King, Ray Charles, Journey, The Beatles and more!
Lessons in this course:
"Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey
"Ring of Fire" - Ray Charles
"In My Life" - Vol. 1
"In My Life" - Vol. 2
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" - Marvin Gaye
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" - Carole King
Course duration = 05:55:55
26) Jazz Standards Vol. 2
In this course you'll how to play arrangements for popular songs and jazz standards. View the course to see the lessons inside!
Lessons in this course:
"You Don't Know Me"
"What A Difference A Day Made"
"Look of Love"
"Blue In Green"
"That's Life" - Vol. 1
"That's Life" - Vol. 2 (improvisation)
Course duration = 05:40:12
27) Scales and Chords
In this course you will learn how to create scales, find scales that work over specific chords and understand diatonic chords in detail.
Lessons in this course:
Finding Scale Secrets
Essential Scale Tricks - How To Learn Scales Faster
Diatonic Chords - Vol. 1
Diatonic Chords - Vol. 2
Dominant Bebop Scale
Creating Modal Chords
Course duration = 03:45:31
28) Vault - Gospel
These are older gospel lessons but still contain a bunch of great material.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz and Gospel Exercises
Course duration = 01:37:03
29) Chords, Progressions & Improv
In this collection we are going to learn about different techniques which will help you create more progressions and change the progressions you use now. You will also learn a cool jazz/gospel progression along with lots of improvisation tips, chord progressions, fills, etc.
Lessons in this course:
Improvisation Using Chords and Inversions - Vol. 2
Secondary and Extended Dominants
Fixing Chord Progressions
Improvisation With Chords and Inversions - Vol. 1
Filling Out Chord Progressions
Course duration = 05:22:25
30) Accompany Yourself or Others
These lessons are great if you want to accompany yourself or others while singing. You will also learn more about how to effectively comp chords.
Lessons in this course:
"Stella By Starlight"
Accompaniments and Turnarounds
Accompaniment Toolkit
Course duration = 03:24:45
31) Live Training and Webinars
These lessons were taught live and contain a bunch of great ideas worth checking out ranging from chord voicings to improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
Students' Questions Answered (Willie Answers)
Master Class 1-11-2013
HangWithWillie - Nov. 27th Session
HangWithWillie - Nov. 29th Session - Advanced
HangWithWillie - Nov. 29th Session - Beginner
Mini Lesson: Creating Jazz Chords
Mini Lessons
PianoWithWillie Live 3/7/14
PianoWithWillie Live 2/25/14
PianoWithWillie Live 12/3/13
PianoWithWillie Live 12/17/13
PianoWithWillie Live 2/4/14
PianoWithWillie Live 2/11/14
PianoWithWillie Live 1/21/14
PianoWithWillie Live 1/7/14
PianoWithWillie Live 3/11/14
PianoWithWillie Live 3/25/14
PianoWithWillie Live 3/19/14
BF16 Live Training "November Webinar"
Course duration = 23:33:54
32) Jazz & Blues Made Easy
In this course you will learn how to effectively improvise over jazz and blues forms using a variety of exercises. These techniques are great, especially if you are new to improvisation but know how to play the piano.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz and Blues Made Easy
Advanced Jazz and Blues - Vol. 1
Advanced Jazz and Blues - Vol. 2B
Advanced Jazz and Blues - Vol. 2A
Course duration = 06:59:28
33) Jazz Crossover
The lessons and songs in this course are a blend of jazz/rock and smooth jazz styles. I will teach you ways to cross over from rock to jazz styles through reharmonization and arrangement techniques.
Lessons in this course:
"Blackbird"
"Moondance" Improvisation
"Every Breath You Take" - Jazz Reharm Part 1
"Every Breath You Take" - Jazz Reharm Part 2
"Sunny" Smooth Jazz Version
"Sunny" Smooth Jazz Improvisation
Course duration = 05:02:10
34) Funk Song Arrangements 2
In this course you'll learn more cool arrangements for funk songs that you know and love. You'll also learn techniques you can use on other songs along with chord and improvisation tips!
Lessons in this course:
"Chameleon" Bass Lines w/ Improvisation
"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"
"I Wish" - Stevie Wonder
"The Chicken" - Pee Wee Ellis
"The Chicken" Vol. 2 - Improvisation
Course duration = 05:57:35
35) Rock Piano Basics
When it comes to playing rock/pop piano, there are several basic concepts that you need to master to become a great rock player. These lessons will guide you through improving your technique and soloing for rock piano songs.
Lessons in this course:
Suzuki Workshop - Easy Rock and Blues Grooves
Rock Groove Concepts
Rock Soloing Techniques
Triad Primer
Rock Piano Basics
Rock Piano Arranging
Rock Soloing with Pentatonics
12/8 Piano Grooves
50's Blues Rock Piano
How to Improvise Over Rock Songs
Course duration = 08:31:36
36) Advanced Jazz Standards 2
Even more in-depth jazz standards that will teach you how to create a fuller-sounding arrangements by playing these arrangements step-by-step.
Lessons in this course:
"Blue Bossa" - Vol. 1
"Blue Bossa" - Vol. 2
"Body and Soul" - Vol. 1
"Body and Soul" - Vol. 2
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" Vol. 2
Course duration = 05:44:25
37) Ballads
Learn beautiful, slow ballad arrangements of popular songs in a range of styles. These songs range in difficulty but are rich with gorgeous chords and motion.
Lessons in this course:
"Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones - Vol. 1
"Don't Know Why" - Vol. 2
"In A Sentimental Mood"
"Stardust"
"Danny Boy" - Londonderry Air
Course duration = 07:24:14
38) Gospel Arrangements 2
In this collection, you will learn more gospel songs and arrangement techniques by applying them to traditional and classic gospel songs.
Lessons in this course:
"Thank You Lord"
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
"Every Prayer"
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
O Lamb of God
Course duration = 06:34:32
39) Arranging Techniques
In this collection, we are going to cover different left-hand accompaniment examples that you can add to your arrangements. We will also cover several different modulation techniques that you can use to move between keys. Pivot chords, diminished sequences, how to use the pedal and some stride piano techniques are also included!
Lessons in this course:
Stride Piano and Pedaling Techniques
Stride, Reggae, Funk and more! (Willie Answers)
Original Composition Techniques
Left Hand Accompaniment Techniques
Creating Contemporary Arrangements
Modulation Techniques
Transposing Swing Baseline With Rootless Chords
Locked Hand Style over Georgia Bridge
Arrangements For Small Hands [HangWithWillie]
Course duration = 08:15:18
40) Gospel Grooves & Riffs
In this collection, I will begin by showing you how to break down some of those more complicated groove sections that sound so cool. Next, I will show you different exercises and patterns that you can follow to create some really fat grooves. How to play gospel-flavor licks along with bassline accompaniment is also included. This collection is key for anyone wanting to improve their gospel piano skills
Lessons in this course:
Gospel Grooves
Gospel Piano Riffs - Vol. 1
Gospel Piano Riffs - Vol. 2
Jazz Neo Soul Chords and Arrangement
Course duration = 03:37:07
41) Slow Blues 2
In this course you'll learn more slow blues techniques like playing a blues in minor. We will also learn a slow blues-type rag and how to play slow gospel blues.
Lessons in this course:
Slow Minor Blues - Vol. 3
Slow Bluesy Ragtime
Slow Minor Blues - Vol. 1
Slow Minor Blues - Vol. 2
Slow Gospel Blues
Course duration = 06:57:34
42) Classical Songs
Classical music introduces students to some of the greatest composers of all-time, such as Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven. In addition to providing some of the most memorable melodies and piano repertoire, classical music is tremendously helpful and essential to developing proper technique and hand independence!
Lessons in this course:
"Minuet" Mozart - Vol. 1
"Minuet" Mozart - Vol. 2
"Miniature Rondo" - Vol. 1
"Miniature Rondo" - Vol. 2
"Fur Elise" - Vol. 1
"Fur Elise" - Vol. 2
"Minuet" Bach - Vol. 1
"Minuet" Bach - Vol. 2
Course duration = 06:55:28
43) Technique Builder
In this course you'll learn the notes and fingering for all 12 Major and relative minor scales. This is a great course that is recommended to do after my Piano Essentials™ course if you still need more scale help.
Lessons in this course:
Technique Builder Vol. 1
Technique Builder Vol. 2
Technique Builder Vol. 3
Technique Builder Vol. 4
Course duration = 06:21:39
44) CorePiano™ for Beginners
CorePiano™ teaches you the basics of the piano and is the perfect place for absolute beginners to start. If you're brand new to the piano, start here. Otherwise, move on to my 30-Day Playbook course.
Lessons in this course:
CorePiano™ - Easy Piano Basics
Course duration = 03:09:07
45) Rhythm Changes
In this collection we are going to cover 8 variations of the classic chord progression Rhythm Changes. This progression is an important ‘right of passage’ for any jazz musician. It is also a great progression to work through re-harmonization and improvisation. We will learn the various chord progressions and basslines. New ways of expanding rhythm changes, outside changes, back-cycling, tri-tone substitutions, improvisation and more will also be covered!
Lessons in this course:
Rhythm Changes - Vol. 1
Rhythm Changes - Vol. 2
Rhythm Changes Improvisation - Vol. 1
Rhythm Changes Improvisation - Vol. 2
Course duration = 03:55:35
46) Blues Piano Improvisation 101
If you love blues piano, then this is the collection for you! We will be covering different blues styles and progressions. I’ll show you how to improvise over each style and give you the tricks that I use to effectively get that “grit” and blues piano player sound!
Lessons in this course:
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 1
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 2
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 3
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 4
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 5
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 6
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 7
Blues Piano Improvisation 101 - 8
Course duration = 04:59:16
47) Boot Camp For Lovers
In this course you'll learn the song "My Funny Valentine" step-by-step along with techniques like right-hand fills, reharmonization and left-hand accompaniment patterns. This four-lesson course is a great way to improve your fakebook skills.
Lessons in this course:
Boot Camp For Lovers Week 1
Boot Camp For Lovers Week 2
Boot Camp For Lovers Week 3
Boot Camp For Lovers Week 4
Course duration = 05:20:13
48) Advanced Jazz Theory
In this collection, we will go through each mode of the scale on Melodic Minor Harmony. I will give you examples from some jazz standards, but also show you how I like to use these chords in my playing. You will discover many interesting sounds and it is great to learn this scale no matter what style of music you play. We will als cover more of the minor ii-V-i, parallelism and how to use these chords for reharmonization.The Dominant Bebop Scale works really well over dominant 7th chords and you will learn how to create and play 2-5-1 licks using the Dominant Bebop Scale and rootless chords in your left hand.
Lessons in this course:
Melodic Minor Harmony - Vol. 1
Melodic Minor Harmony - Vol. 2
Tritones and Phat Chords
Subdominants (Tritone Introduction)
Upper Structure Triads Explained
Upper Structure Triads
Course duration = 05:58:24
49) Jazz Waltz
This course will focus on how to play a jazz waltz feel. These songs in 3/4 time will show you how to create this sweet ballad sound.
Lessons in this course:
"Waltz For Debby" - Vol. 1
"Waltz For Debby" - Vol. 2
"Some Day My Prince Will Come" - Vol. 2
"Some Day My Prince Will Come" - Vol. 1
Course duration = 03:43:56
50) Focus On Improvisation (Beginner)
This "beginner" course will teach you different improvisation techniques by applying the concepts to real jazz standards. It is suggested you go through Improvisation Essentials before beginning this course.
Lessons in this course:
"Have You Met Miss Jones" 10 Tips
"Have You Met Miss Jones" Improvisation Tips (Part 2)
Improvising Over "Georgia On My Mind"
Course duration = 02:38:26
51) Focus On Group Playing
In this course we are going to focus on how to perform more effectively with a group of other musicians whether that be just a bass player or multiple musicians.
Lessons in this course:
"So What" - Vol. 1
"So What" - Vol. 3
"So What" - Vol. 2
“This Can’t Be Love” - Melody & Comping - Vol. 1
“This Can’t Be Love” With The Band Vol. 2
Course duration = 05:24:32
52) Focus On Improvisation (Advanced)
This more advanced course will teach you different improvisation techniques by applying the concepts to real jazz standards. You'll have a chance to see other student's improvisations which is a great way to learn new techniques!
Lessons in this course:
"Green Dolphin Street" Improvisation
"Green Dolphin Street" Master Class
"Autumn Leaves"
"Giant Steps" - Vol. 1
"Giant Steps" - Vol. 2
Horace Silver - "Song For My Father"
Course duration = 06:45:14
53) Stride Piano
This course will focus mostly on stride piano and features songs by Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton.
Lessons in this course:
Basic Stride Piano Techniques
"Ain't Misbehavin" - Vol. 2
"Ain't Misbehavin" - Vol. 1
Jelly Roll Morton "The Crave" - Vol. 1
Jelly Roll Morton "The Crave" - Vol. 2
Course duration = 04:27:45
54) Diminished Harmony
In this collection, we will dig into "practical" diminished harmony and learn how to use diminished scales and chords in our improvisations and arrangements. You might also hear these techniques referred to as "Barry Harris" chords.
Lessons in this course:
Diminished Harmony 1
Diminished Harmony 2
Diminished Harmony 3
Course duration = 03:29:55
55) Advanced Improvisation Techniques
In this collection, I will show you how to take your improvisation to the next level with some advanced techniques like constant structure, triadic UST improv, chromaticism, pentatonics, quartals and more!
Lessons in this course:
Warmups and Improvisation
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 1
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 2
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 3
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 4
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 5
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 6
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 7
Advanced Improvisation Techniques 8
Course duration = 07:14:03
56) Blues Song Improvisation
In this collection we will cover different ways to improvise over blues-type songs. The first lessons are easier then we progress into some more advanced techniques. You'll learn about boogie styles along with a bebop blues with walking bassline. These techniques are great for blues and jazz.
Lessons in this course:
"All Blues" Techniques
How To Create A Blues
"Bebop Blues"
Unlocking the 9 Secrets of the Blues
Blues and Boogie Piano
Course duration = 05:07:46
57) Blues Song Arrangements
In this course you will different blues song arrangements. If you like the bebop and blues sound, slow and soulful blues and are ready to focus on improvisation combined with some advance concepts then this is the collection for you!
Lessons in this course:
"Stormy Weather"
"A Mid-Summer Session"
"Georgia On My Mind"
Course duration = 06:56:20
58) Organ Basics
In this collection you will be learning the function of all the controls on the organ so you know what button, knob or slider to change in order to create the sound you need. I will also teach you 6 “must have” organ sounds that need to be in every organist’s toolbox. These are the sounds that make you sound like a know-what-you’re-doin’ musician at the organ and help you stand out from the crowd!
Lessons in this course:
Hammond Organ Basics
6 Must-Have Organ Sounds
Course duration = 01:52:49
59) Organ Techniques
In this collection I am going to show you some organ techniques that I have learned over the years and I’ll show you how I use the drawbars. We will discuss sustaining notes, creating pads and I’ll teach you a cool progression, some chords to go with it and improvisation, too!
Lessons in this course:
B3 Organ Techniques
Organ A Flat Shout
Advanced Organ Shout
Course duration = 03:12:43
60) Funk Chords & Technique
This collection focuses on chords and how to gain more fluidity in your playing. We will cover some unique exercises that will spur new ideas in your soloing while also improving your technique. These exercises work well over Funk styles, but can be applied to other styles as well!
Lessons in this course:
Funk Fluidity
Funky Phat Chords
Funkadiddles
Course duration = 03:38:32
61) Gospel Arrangements 3 (Classics)
In this collection, you will learn some of the more 'classic' gospel-type songs and arrangements.
Lessons in this course:
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" - Vol. 1
"Blessed Assurance"
"Wade In The Water"
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Improvisation - Vol. 2
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
Course duration = 06:39:29
62) Easy Latin Standards
Learn some easier arrangements of classic latin standards.
Lessons in this course:
"The Shadow Of Your Smile"
"Tequila"
"La Cumparsita"
Course duration = 02:55:12
63) All of Me - Advanced
The focus of this course is to learn an advanced arrangement of the song "All of Me" along with improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
"All of Me" Arrangement - Vol. 1A
"All of Me" Arrangement - Vol. 1B
"All of Me" The Improvisation - Vol. 2A
"All of Me" The Improvisation - Vol. 2B
Course duration = 02:32:51
64) Funk Composition
In this collection, we will be covering all of the elements for creating a song and fast funk grooves. We will discuss how to create a groove between you and one other instrument. Often, we find ourselves in “non-traditional” situations like piano and drums only. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to create a ‘simple’ groove, how to put it together in sections, how to do some groove improvisation and use outside chords to create an interesting sound!
Lessons in this course:
Creating a Funk Groove
Composing A Groove
Stable Funk - Composition
Course duration = 04:07:01
65) Funk Theory
This collection includes an original song (in 3 sections) I will use to show you how to create FULL chord voicings while also creating a progression with motion using tritone substitutions and other techniques. The sound of this song will appeal to many of you, especially if you like that “smooth jazz” contemporary sound. We will also be covering improvisation over the C section, giving you more techniques to use in your soloing. If you want to learn how to create some funky piano grooves using different 16th-note rhythms, chord progressions and shifting accents then this is the collection for you!
Lessons in this course:
Funk Bass Grooves
"Funky Jazz Gospel"
Funky Piano
Course duration = 03:32:00
66) Funk Grooves & Riffs
In this collection, we will begin by covering some basic funky grooves. The goal is to keep you grooving with both hands. We will cover a dozen pattern variations that you can make into your own unique combinations. Then we will dive into elongating the progressions and creating a more advanced harmony. I’m also going to be showing you how to come up with cool, funky and interesting chord progressions on the spot. We’re not going to be using traditional chord progressions, so these chords will add a very unique flavor to your playing!
Lessons in this course:
Funky Fender Rhodes Grooves - Vol. 1
Funky Fender Rhodes Grooves - Vol. 2
Funky Fender Rhodes Grooves - Vol. 3
15 Funk Grooves
Course duration = 05:07:48
67) Jazz Piano Theory - Level 5 Improvisation
In this course we will be focusing on improvisation and the steps to take to build a solo over a jazz standard.
Lessons in this course:
"There Will Never Be Another You" - Improvisation
Improvisation in 5 Steps
"I Get A Kick Out of You" - Advanced Improv
Course duration = 03:27:20
68) Funk Keyboard 4 (songs)
This course (from Funk Piano Lessons) will focus on how to play some popular funk-based grooves and songs.
Lessons in this course:
“The Way You Make Me Feel.” - Michael Jackson
"September" - Earth Wind & Fire
“Signed Sealed Delivered” - Stevie Wonder
Course duration = 02:53:45
69) Funk Keyboard 3 (soloing)
This course (from Funk Piano Lessons) will focus on how to improvise and build a solo over funk grooves.
Lessons in this course:
10 Must-Have Funk Licks 1
10 Must-Have Funk Licks 2
5 Scales for Soloing
Soloing over the Funk Groove
Course duration = 04:05:17
70) Funk Keyboard 2 (groove)
This course (from Funk Piano Lessons) will focus on funk grooves and comping
Lessons in this course:
Clavinet Grooves Revealed
Comping Ideas For Blues Funk Grooves
6 Funky Chord Progressions
7 Ways to Resolve to a “I” Chord
Building a Funk Groove
Course duration = 05:55:42
71) Funk Keyboard 1 (technique)
This course (from Funk Piano Lessons) teaches you proper funk synth technique, rhythm and how to read funk lead sheets.
Lessons in this course:
Funk Keyboard Technique 1
Funk Keyboard Technique 2
Funk Rhythm Training 1
Funk Rhythm Training 2
Funk Reading 1
Funk Reading 2
Course duration = 05:42:40
72) Rock Piano 4 (songs part 2)
In this second part, this course (from Rock Piano Lessons) will teach you more rock piano arrangements of popular rock piano songs.
Lessons in this course:
Like a Prayer - Madonna
Saturday In The Park - Chicago
My Girl - The Temptations
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
Your Smiling Face - James Taylor
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Course duration = 06:29:04
73) Rock Piano 3 (songs part 1)
This course (from Rock Piano Lessons) will teach you rock piano arrangements of popular rock piano songs.
Lessons in this course:
Adele
Africa - Toto
Caravan - Van Morrison
Don’t Stop Believin - Journey
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Imagine - John Lennon
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Layla - Eric Clapton
Licks from Jessica - Allman Brothers
Course duration = 08:20:26
74) Rock Piano 2
This course (from Rock Piano Lessons) teaches you proper rock piano technique along with how to play rock rhythms.
Lessons in this course:
11 Rock Piano Technique Tips
Rock Rhythm Practice 1
Rock Rhythm Practice 2
Course duration = 02:38:42
75) Gospel Arrangements 1
In this collection, you will learn gospel songs and arrangement techniques like how to play gospel walk ups, syncopating the bass pattern and other ideas that you can incorporate into your own piano playing. Improvisation tips that will help you structure your improvisation more are also included.
Lessons in this course:
"You've Got A Friend" - Vol. 1
"You've Got A Friend" Improvisation And Groove - Vol. 2
"Amazing Grace"
"This Little Light of Mine"
"Go Tell It On The Mountain"
Soon and Very Soon
Course duration = 08:59:33
76) Rock Piano 1
This course (from Rock Piano Lessons) teaches you the basics of how to play rock chords and technique. If you're new to the rock style, begin here.
Lessons in this course:
Rock Piano Chords Vol. 1
Rock Piano Chords Vol. 2
Rock Piano - Keys To Success
Course duration = 03:23:08
77) Summertime
This one lesson is so huge I made it a course. In this lesson/course you'll learn how to play an arrangement of Gershwin's Summertime along with reharmonization, improvisation and oom-pahs.
Lessons in this course:
"Summertime"
Course duration = 02:59:24
78) Advanced Jazz Standards 1
These more in-depth jazz standards arrangements teach you how to create a fuller-sounding arrangements by rolling up your sleeves and learning these arrangements step-by-step. Each lesson has a ton of theory embedded within it, so you learn by doing.
Lessons in this course:
"Take 5" - Dave Brubeck Quartet
"Unforgettable" - Vol. 1
"Unforgettable" - Vol. 2
"Misty - Erroll Garner
"The Days of Wine and Roses" - Vol. 1
"The Days of Wine and Roses" - Vol. 2
Over The Rainbow
Course duration = 08:25:13
79) Cocktail Piano 6
In this course we will continue creating arrangements, this time we will move to 3/4 time and do a full "waltz" arrangement. Next we will move on to 6/8 and learn Miles Davis's classic All Blues.
Lessons in this course:
"Moonlight In Vermont" - Arrangement (Part 1)
"Moonlight In Vermont" - Arrangement (Part 2)
"All Blues" - Miles Davis (Arrangement)
Course duration = 02:07:19
80) Cocktail Piano 5
In this course we will be learning how to create and play an arrangement for a faster-tempo song. We will also learn how to decide which notes and scales we can use to improvise over the song and finish by learning a complete solo.
Lessons in this course:
"Jordu" - Duke Jordan (Arrangement)
"Jordu" - Duke Jordan (Improvisation)
Course duration = 01:18:25
81) Cocktail Piano 4
In this course we will be focusing on techniques that help you move ahead with your cocktail piano playing like reharmonization and passing chords.
Lessons in this course:
Real World Cocktail Piano Tips
"I Loves You Porgy" - Gershwin (Part 1)
"I Loves You Porgy" - Gershwin (Part 2)
Course duration = 02:13:48
82) Boogie-Woogie (Advanced)
This course is the perfect follow up to the Boogie-Woogie (Intermediate) course and you'll learn how to play that fast, advanced boogie piano along with licks. This course is challenging so give yourself time!
Lessons in this course:
Advanced Boogie Woogie Part 1
Advanced Boogie Woogie Part 2
Course duration = 01:33:31
83) Boogie-Woogie (Intermediate)
This course is the perfect follow up to the Boogie-Woogie (Beginner) course. In this course you'll learn boogie piano by learning both a swung shuffle and a New Orleans-style straight blues. Both are broken down step-by-step.
Lessons in this course:
Intermediate Boogie Woogie Part 1
Intermediate Boogie Woogie Part 2
Course duration = 01:39:54
84) Boogie-Woogie (Beginner)
In this course you'll the basics of boogie-woogie piano. You'll learn a walking bassline, licks, riffs, transposition of riffs, intros and endings.
Lessons in this course:
Boogie Woogie Basics Part 1
Boogie Woogie Basics Part 2
Course duration = 01:44:14
85) Jazz & Blues Piano 2
This course is a continuation of Jazz & Blues Piano 1. We will focus on more advanced basslines, transcription, chord substitutions, ways to fill space and improvisation ideas.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 8
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 9
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 10
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 11
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 12
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 13
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 14
Course duration = 06:41:14
86) Jazz Standards Vol. 1
In this course you'll how to play arrangements for popular jazz standards. View the course to see the lessons inside!
Lessons in this course:
"My Funny Valentine"
"How High The Moon"
"When I Fall In Love"
"Alfie" - Burt Bacarach
"The Nearness of You"
Course duration = 05:53:18
87) Popular Classics Vol 3
In this course you'll learn more classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Carole King, Simon and Garfunkel, Deep Purple and The Animals.
Lessons in this course:
"House Of The Rising Sun" - The Animals
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon And Garfunkel (Vol. 1)
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon And Garfunkel (Vol. 2)
My Yiddishe Momme
"Smoke On The Water" - Deep Purple
"So Far Away" - Carole King
Course duration = 05:28:33
88) Popular Classics Vol 2
In this course you'll learn more classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Van Morrison, The Police, Radiohead and Eric Clapton.
Lessons in this course:
"This Is My Last Affair" - The Meters
"Tipitina" - As Played By Dr. John
"Paranoid Android" - Radiohead
"Have I Told You Lately" - Van Morrison
"Every Breath You Take" - The Police (Vol. 1)
"Every Breath You Take" - The Police (Vol. 2)
"Layla" - Eric Clapton (Piano Coda)
Course duration = 07:10:45
89) Popular Classics Vol 1
In this course you'll learn some classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby and the Doobie Brothers.
Lessons in this course:
"The Way It Is" - Bruce Hornsby
"Moondance" - Song - Van Morrison
Piano Man - Billy Joel
"Your Song" - Elton John
"She's Got a Way" - Billy Joel (Vol. 1)
"She's Got a Way" - Billy Joel (Vol. 2)
"Minute By Minute" - Doobie Brothers
Course duration = 07:49:21
90) Music Theory Online
In this course you'll find the lessons from my MusicTheoryOnline.com site. If you are new to music theory, this is a fantastic course to teach you the basics of theory. Worksheets and answer sheets are also included.
Lessons in this course:
Music Theory - Module 1
Music Theory - Module 2
Music Theory - Module 3
Music Theory - Module 4
Music Theory - Module 5
Music Theory - Module 6
Course duration = 05:10:20
91) Blues n' Boogie
In this collection we will be covering four different blues progressions, shuffle grooves, boogie in octaves, sliding, crushing, rolling notes and much more! This is an older course without the virtual keyboard but still has a ton of valuable info!
Lessons in this course:
Blues n' Boogie - Vol. 1
Blues n' Boogie - Vol. 2
Blues n' Boogie - Vol. 3
Blues n' Boogie - Vol. 4
Course duration = 06:19:02
92) Funk Song Arrangements 1
In this course you'll learn a bunch of cool arrangements for funk songs that you know and love. You'll also learn techniques you can use on other songs along with chord and improvisation tips!
Lessons in this course:
"Cantaloupe Island"
"Use Me" - Vol. 1
"Use Me" - Vol. 2
"Will It Go Round in Circles?" - Billy Preston
"Feelin' Alright"
"Superstition" - Stevie Wonder
Course duration = 07:16:52
93) How To Play Standards
If you have never played a standard before, start here to learn the different layers to create an arrangement of a standard and learn to improvise over it. This course is also home to my 12 Days of Jazz Standards lesson featuring "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square."
Lessons in this course:
4-Layer Standards
How to Play Standards
How to Improvise Over Standards
12 Days of Jazz Standards
Course duration = 05:54:38
94) Reharmonization Made Easy
The focus of this course is on reharmonization. Reharm is when we "revise" or change the harmony (chords) to create something new. This course will show you in easy steps how to create an advanced arrangement from a simple song.
Lessons in this course:
Reharmonizations, Progressions and Extensions
"Auld Lang Syne" Special Reharmonization - Vol. 1
"Auld Lang Syne" Special Reharmonization - Vol. 2
Amazing Grace Reharmonization
Course duration = 03:39:32
95) Jazz & Blues Piano 1
This course (from Play Blues Piano) teaches you how to play jazz-blues from the ground up. You'll learn different accompaniment patterns, bass lines, riffs, chord voicings and licks. This is a great course to work on after my Learn Jazz Piano (The Basics) course.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 1
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 2
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 3
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 4
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 5
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 6
Jazz & Blues Piano Part 7
Course duration = 04:42:24
96) Holiday Song Arrangements
We have a few holiday classics in this course. If you are looking for more holiday song arrangements and improvisation ideas check out our JazzChristmasMusic.com site.
Lessons in this course:
"Chestnuts Roasting"
"Jolly Ol' Saint Nick"
"O Come All Ye' Faithful"
Scary Halloween Music
Arranging Christmas Songs - The First Noel
What Child Is This
Mr. Grinch - Christmas Classic
Course duration = 06:36:43
97) Slow Blues 1
Learn that slow, soulful blues style in this course. You'll learn different accompaniment styles to make your slow blues playing sound more rich and full. We will also cover how to improvise over the blues for beginners.
Lessons in this course:
Richard Tee - Tribute
Slow, Soulful Blues - Frank's Blues
Slow, Blues Improvisation - Vol. 2
Slow, Blues Improvisation - Vol. 1
Slow Blues - Stormy Monday - Vol. 1
Slow Blues - Stormy Monday - Vol. 2
Course duration = 07:02:08
98) Pentatonics and Quartals
The pentatonic scale and quartal chords are some of the most interesting and widely used techniques by jazz pianists for soloing and accompaniment over all styles. You'll learn numerous techniques in the course on how to use them in your playing.
Lessons in this course:
Advanced Pentatonics
Quartals and Pentatonic Improvisation
Advanced Pentatonics and Quartals - Vol. 1
Advanced Pentatonics and Quartals - Vol. 2
Course duration = 05:04:16
99) 2-5-1 Essentials
The 2-5-1 (ii-V-I) progression is one of the most popular progressions in jazz music. This course will show you all the "in and outs" of this progression and give you a bunch of licks to play over both major and minor 2-5-1 progressions.
Lessons in this course:
2-5-1 Essentials
2-5-1 Major Licks
2-5-1 Minor Licks
Arpeggios, 2-5-1's and Tritones
Course duration = 02:51:46
100) Cocktail Piano Basics
In this course you'll learn some of the important basics of cocktail piano that setup the foundation that you can use to create your own cocktail piano arrangements.
Lessons in this course:
Cocktail Piano Basics - Vol. 1
Cocktail Piano Basics - Vol. 2
"Night and Day" - Vol. 1
"Night and Day" - Vol. 2
Cocktail Success
Course duration = 04:43:31
101) Organ Grooves And Riffs
In this collection we will be covering both the classic and rock organ styles. For example, we will be covering the groove and form of Deep Purple’s version of the Joe South song. We will spend a lot of time breaking down different ways of using the organ to create a groove over the chords. Improvisation techniques are also included!
Lessons in this course:
"Hush" - Vol. 1
"Hush" - Vol. 2
Rock Organ Tour
Organ Licks and Chords
Style of Jimmy Smith for Pianists
Course duration = 05:31:08
102) How to Memorize Songs
In this course you will learn how to analyze music and look for the clues to know where the music is headed before you get there! We will cover how to quickly analyze a song to commit it to memory.
Lessons in this course:
Analysis, Memorization and Transposition
How to Memorize & Analyze Songs 1
How to Memorize & Analyze Songs 2
Memorizing Jazz Tunes "It Could Happen To You" - Vol. 1
Memorizing Jazz Tunes "It Could Happen To You" - Vol. 2
Critical Song Analysis
Course duration = 06:18:16
103) How To Read Music
In this collection you will learn how to read sheet music. A combination of using my easy vocalization approach, learning guideposts, exercises, examples and tips will have you well on your way to becoming what I call a “Total Musician.”
Lessons in this course:
Reading Music Basics - Vol. 1
Reading Music Basics - Vol. 2
Reading Music Foundations
Course duration = 02:17:13
104) Great Beginning Repertoire
This course is designed to teach you songs that would be great to have in your repertoire and I think these songs represent a great beginning repertoire to practice.
Lessons in this course:
Happy Birthday
Easy Jazz Piano Lesson
"It Had To Be You"
"On The Sunny Side Of The Street"
Course duration = 03:38:09
105) Play Piano for Hours
This course is designed to show you how to create your own songs and improvisations allowing you to just "sit and play" for hours. Equal parts composition and improvisation, this has been a very popular course!
Lessons in this course:
Play Piano For Hours #1
Play Piano For Hours #2
Play Piano For Hours #3
Play Piano For Hours #4
Play Piano For Hours #5
Play Piano For Hours #6
Play Piano For Hours #7
Play Piano For Hours #8
Play Piano For Hours #9
Play Piano For Hours #9 Student Questions
Course duration = 08:23:37
106) Chord Voicings and Comping
Voicings are how you arrange the notes of the chord. Comping chords is when you add rhythm to your chords and accompany yourself or another instrument. It is important to learn both good comping and voicing techniques to make your playing interesting without being too "busy."
Lessons in this course:
Walking Bassline And Comping - Vol. 1
Walking Bassline And Comping - Vol. 2
Big Chords, Progressions & Fills
"Alice in Wonderland" Fakebook Comping - Vol. 1
Two-Hand Chord Voicings for Piano Part 1
Two-Hand Chord Voicings for Piano Part 2
Rootless Chords Exposed
Essential Comping Techniques Part 1
Essential Comping Techniques Part 2
"Alice in Wonderland" Fakebook Comping - Vol. 2
Course duration = 08:37:54
107) Funk Improvisation
Learn how to solo over funk, jazz, rock and smooth jazz styles with my four Funk Improvsation lessons. These older funk lessons emphasize improv techniques with scales and chords. Great stuff to learn!
Lessons in this course:
Funk Improvisation - Vol. 1
Funk Improvisation - Vol. 2
Funk Improvisation - Vol. 3
Funk Improvisation - Vol. 4
Course duration = 05:23:33
108) Vault - Funk
These are older funk lessons but still contain a bunch of great material.
Lessons in this course:
Scales, Fills and Runs
Groove Extension And Improvisation
Funk Master Class 1
Funk Master Class 2
Course duration = 04:15:09
109) Vault - General
Vault lessons are older lessons which still contain a bunch of great material but are housed here to make it "cleaner" for you to not see a bunch of older lessons mixed with newer lessons.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 1
Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 2
Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 3
Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 4
Piano Lesson Variety
Improvise in 30
"Over The Rainbow"
Accompanying a Vocalist/Instrument
Piano Chords - Vol. 1
Piano Chords - Vol. 2
Piano Chords - Vol. 3
Basics of Improvisation
Blues Basics
Hanon Mastery
Suzuki Piano Institute 2012 Lesson
"Les Miserable" Improvising
Course duration = 27:14:04
110) Intros and Endings
This collection will teach you some of the intros and endings that I have come to love. We will break each example down so you know the theory behind it and how to transpose it. Best of all, I used the songs from the site as material so I will show you how to apply these intros/endings to songs you might have already learned!
Lessons in this course:
Intros and Endings - Vol. 1
Intros and Endings - Vol. 2
Classic Jazz Piano Endings Part 1
Classic Jazz Piano Endings Part 2
Jazz Song Introductions
Course duration = 03:28:06
111) Latin Grooves And Riffs
Whether you want to get quickly playing some hot latin grooves, learn the basics of merengue or learn how to create that cool, relaxed Bossa Nova beat then this is the collection for you! We will also cover how to add fills and learn how to comp the chords if you are playing with a group and be learning the essence of Latin/Salsa music with a lesson on the clave and montunos. No matter your level, there is a groove here for you!
Lessons in this course:
Merengue Piano
Clave and Montunos
Montunos and Progressions
Quick Latin Grooves
"Salsa Bop"
Course duration = 07:06:41
112) Intermediate Jazz and Blues Improv
This course will cover creating lines over common forms like the blues and rhythm changes. I will also show you some of my tricks to take your improvisation “in or out” of the harmony to get an advanced sound. We will deal with how to improvise over ballads and uptempo tunes.
Lessons in this course:
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 2
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 3
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 4
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 5
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 6
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 7
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 8
Int/Adv Jazz & Blues Improv 1
Course duration = 05:19:18
113) Jazz Improvisation Exercises
This course will show you several important licks and exercises to get your jazz improvisation skills to the next level. If you've finished Piano Essentials and Getting Faster At The Piano, this is a great course if you want to learn more about improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
Jazz and BeBop Exercises
Jazz Improvisation with Approaches
Creating Improvisation Lines
Using Quartals in Your Improvisation
Improvisation Over Basslines
Improvising Over Standards in 5 Steps
Improvisation Cells
Improvising Lines Over Songs
10 Jazz and Blues Licks
Course duration = 07:13:11
114) Get Faster At The Piano
We all want to play the piano faster and be stronger in what we play. In this collection, I will show you how to achieve these characteristics in your playing through some simple exercises of both your fingers, and your mind!
Lessons in this course:
Practicing the piano
Piano Hand Coordination
Faster Fingers - Vol. 1
Faster Fingers - Vol. 2A - Arpeggios
Faster Fingers - Vol. 2B - Arpeggios
Course duration = 05:06:32
115) Beginning Jazz and Blues Improv
In this collection we will cover the basics of how to combine melody, rhythm and harmony to create an improvised line. By utilizing material that I’ve created for beginners to improvisation, this collection will be easy and welcoming to all levels. The techniques you learn here will apply to all styles of improvised music!
Lessons in this course:
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 1
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 2
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 3
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 4
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 5
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 6
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 7
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 8
Course duration = 04:42:06
116) Blues Licks & Riffs
In this course you will learn several different Otis Spann, Gene Harris and blues/gospel licks. Chord progressions, chord voicings, rhythmic techniques and a wealth of improvisation material are also included.
Lessons in this course:
ABC's of the Blues - Vol. 1
ABC's of the Blues - Vol. 2
Gene Harris Blues Gospel Licks - Vol. 1
Gene Harris Blues Gospel Licks - Vol. 2
Otis Spann Licks and Runs
15 Blues Licks
Create Otis Spann Style Licks
How To Create Blues Piano Licks
Course duration = 06:31:08
117) 7 Days of Improvisation
This lesson is great for intermediate players or any student that wants new ideas that add to their toolkit. Learning how to improvise doesn’t have to be mysterious or scary. I’ve learned that there is a definite approach in how to teach this skill that makes it easy for all students to learn.
Lessons in this course:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Course duration = 05:26:19
118) Jazz Piano Theory - Level 4 Creating Arrangements
In this course we will be focusing more on creating arrangements from lead sheets. We will cover chord shells, tensions, comping, blues progressions, bassline creation and more. We will also cover tips on how to play with a group.
Lessons in this course:
Putting chords to a lead sheet melody
Shells, Tensions and Left-hand Movement
Bassline Creation
Advanced Blues Progressions
Blues Improvisation Over Bassline
Advanced Quartal Chords and Comping
Inner Voice Movement
Working With a Group
Course duration = 08:27:50
119) Improvisation Essentials (Bonus)
In this course you'll learn a bunch of 2-5-1 licks that you can use in your improvisation. We will also cover more rock piano improvisation and minor scales.
Lessons in this course:
Two Minute Piano
Minor Scales, How And When To Use Them
1-2-3-5 Patterns (Will You Still Love Me Rock Improv)
Ten ii-V-I Patterns (Part 1)
Ten ii-V-I Patterns (Part 2)
Course duration = 02:17:06
120) Improvisation Essentials (Advanced)
In this course you'll learn how to apply improvisation concepts to a variety of different styles of music. You'll also learn some more improvisation licks and patterns to bring into your playing.
Lessons in this course:
Autumn Leaves Part 1 (Major Scale)
Autumn Leaves Part 2 (Enclosures & Chord Tones)
Slow Blues Style Improvisation
Funk Double-Stops & Bassline
Blues Double-Stops & Bassline
Rock/Pop Pentatonics
Creating Improvisation Lines
Course duration = 03:07:51
121) Improvisation Essentials (Beginner)
Improvisation Essentials, or ‘Improv’ Essentials for short, is a collection of lessons designed to improve your improvisation skills. If you’ve ever dreamed of improvising over jazz standards and other styles of music, this is the course you need! In this beginner course we are focusing on creating improv patterns and learning basic progressions and how to improvise over them.
Lessons in this course:
Improvisation Techniques for All levels
What is Improvisation?
Cycle 4 Motion
Cycle 4 Motion with Improvisation Pattern
ii-V-I Progression and Voicings
ii-V-I Progression with Arpeggios
ii-V-I-V7 of ii Progression with Enclosures
Chord Approaches / Enclosures & Guide Tones
Rhythm and Articulation
Course duration = 04:54:54
122) Cocktail Piano 3
In this course we will be focusing on the techniques needed to create your own cocktail piano arrangements. You'll learn different arranging "tricks" along with a full contemporary arrangement of "In The Wee Small Hours of The Morning."
Lessons in this course:
Creating Cocktail Piano Arrangements
In The Wee Small Hours of The Morning
Course duration = 02:02:59
123) Jazz Piano Theory - Level 3 Intermediate
In this level we will be covering the basics of reharmonization and arranging, including Dominant motion, tritone substitution, related ii chords, voicings and chord structures. I suggest that you review this material a lot before moving on to the next level where we will focus more on creating arrangements.
Lessons in this course:
Dominant Motion
Related ii Chords
Create an Arrangement of "Foggy Day"
There Is No Greater Love
Review - "My Ship"
Upper Structure Triads
Homework Review #1
Killer Voicings - "My Ship"
Homework Review #2
Course duration = 08:17:43
124) Jazz Piano Theory - Level 2 Scales and Chords
In level 2 we are going to focus on learning the basics of jazz theory, Major and minor harmony and chord creation. Be sure to finish Level 1 (Getting Started) before beginning this course.
Lesson 3 - Diatonic 7th Chords and Improvising Over the ii-V-I Progression
Course duration = 01:19:12
125) Jazz Piano Theory - Level 1 Beginner
In level 1 we are going to focus on learning basic chord structure and improvisation. If you are new to jazz and jazz theory, this is the place to start. Move as quickly as you want through the lessons and review lessons whenever you wish!
Lessons in this course:
Blue Jay
Zoeie's Bop
Do'h Blues
Do'h Blues Improvisation
Chicken Pox Blues
Chicken Pox Blues Improvisation
Course duration = 03:02:43
126) Step-By-Step Standards
In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements of standards using my step-by-step approach. This course will also show you how to create accompaniments for you to sing over or accompany others.
Lessons in this course:
4 Step Standards Mini Course - Step 1
Step 2 - Reharmonization
Step 3 - Intros, Endings and Accompaniment
Step 4 - Scales For Improvisation
Step 5 - Building a Solo Over Standards
"My Romance"
Course duration = 06:09:53
127) Piano Essentials (Advanced)
Learn your essential scales, chords and progression in this in-depth course. This advanced course focuses on the next 6 keys. Start with the beginner course before doing this advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
Piano Essentials Key of A Flat
Piano Essentials Key of B
Piano Essentials Key of D Flat
Piano Essentials Key of E Flat
Piano Essentials Key of E
Piano Essentials Key of F Sharp
Advanced Warm Up Exercises For Piano
Course duration = 02:01:43
128) Chord Essentials (Advanced)
In this course you will learn the next 6 keys using real examples that focus on the different keys using a variety of styles! These styles include, ballad, driving Rock, bossanova, swing, country rock, boogie blues, funk, classical, smooth jazz and stride.
Lessons in this course:
Chord Essentials - Key of Ab
Chord Essentials - Key of B
Chord Essentials - Key of Db
Chord Essentials - Key of E
Chord Essentials - Key of Eb
Chord Essentials - Key of F#
Course duration = 02:59:16
129) Learn Jazz Piano (The Basics)
This is my Ben's Blues lesson. In this course you'll learn the basics of becoming a jazz piano player. We use the 12-bar blues to learn bass lines, rootless chords and improvisation. All the basics a budding jazz pianist needs in his or her toolbox.
Lessons in this course:
Ben's Blues Part 1
Ben's Blues Part 2
Ben's Blues Part 3
Ben's Blues Part 4
Hand Coordination Technique for Improv
Ben's Blues - Melody With Bassline
Course duration = 03:49:54
130) Cocktail Piano 2
In this course we will go beyond the basics and start learning comping techniques, how to fix bad chord progressions, how to move into other styles (think latin) and learn basslines, substitutions and improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
Summertime - Comping & Switching Styles
Summertime - Bassline, Comping and Improvisation
Course duration = 01:50:56
131) Cocktail Piano 1
Learn the basics of how to create cocktail piano arrangements using chordal techniques in the left hand along with style changes, basslines, tritone substitutions and improvisation.
Lessons in this course:
Only A Paper Moon - The Basics
Only A Paper Moon - Stride
Only A Paper Moon - Full Arrangement
Course duration = 02:37:07
132) Chord Essentials (Beginner)
In this course you will learn your chords using real examples that focus on the different keys using a variety of styles! These styles include, ballad, driving Rock, bossanova, swing, country rock, boogie blues, funk, classical, smooth jazz and stride.
Lessons in this course:
Chord Tips
5 Ways To “Lock In” Chords At The Piano
Understanding Chords
Piano Chord Essentials - Key of C Tips
Chord Essentials - Key of C
Chord Essentials - Key of A
Chord Essentials - Key of Bb
Chord Essentials - Key of D
Chord Essentials - Key of F
Chord Essentials - Key of G
Course duration = 07:16:37
133) Rhythm Essentials
In this course you will learn how to improve your rhythm at the piano. Using a combination of my easy vocalization approach, exercises, examples and tips you'll be on your way to becoming what I call a “Total Musician.”
Lessons in this course:
Exercises in 7/8 (Willie Answers)
Mastering Rhythms - Vol. 2
Mastering Rhythms - Vol. 1
Rhythm Foundations
Mastering Rhythms - The Basics
5 Must Have Rhythms
Course duration = 05:09:08
134) 30-Day Piano Playbook
My 30-Day Piano Playbook is a great way to get started with my lessons. Through these 30 lessons you'll learn about rhythm, improvisation, chords and more. Days 1-19 are easier lessons, while days 20-30 are more advanced.
Lessons in this course:
Getting Focused (Audio Lesson)
Insights for Practice
Playbook Days 1-10
Playbook Days 11-20
Playbook Days 21-30
Course duration = 04:53:12
135) Piano Essentials (Beginner)
Learn your essential scales, chords and progression in this in-depth course. This beginner course focuses on the 6 keys you should master first. Once complete, move on to the advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
Pain, Tension and Technique
Piano Essentials Key of C
Piano Essentials Key of G
Foundations For Beginners – Technique
Piano Essentials Key of D
Piano Essentials Key of A
Piano Essentials Key of B Flat
Piano Essentials Key of F
Piano Essentials Practice Tips
Course duration = 04:31:38
136) Various Technique Exercises
Speed up your fingers, improve your dexterity and become more fluid at the piano or keyboard using this variety of exercises. You can move through these lessons in any order and use them to generate new practice ideas to master your technique.
Lessons in this course:
6 Essential Arpeggio Exercises
Fingering, Arpeggios and Chords
Course duration = 02:30:27
137) Easy Jazz Standards
These easy arrangements are a great to way get started playing jazz standards. In combination with my "How To Play Standards" course, you will be well on your way to building a great jazz repertoire!
Lessons in this course:
"In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning"
"What A Wonderful World" - Vol. 1 (Arrangement)
"When Sunny Gets Blue"
"What A Wonderful World" - Vol. 2 (Improvisation)
"Fly Me To The Moon"
"Moon River"
"As Time Goes By"
Course duration = 06:24:25
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No Bull Piano Courses:
NOTE: Courses below are listed in the order added, not the order you should practice them
1) No Bull Guide to Arranging Jazz Standards™
In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Waltz For Debby" by Bill Evans. This course was taught live and shows you in detail the steps that I take to create both simple and more complex arrangements from a lead sheet / fakebook. It is recommended that you take my Step-By-Step Standards course before taking this course.
Lessons in this course:
No Bull Guide To Arranging Jazz Standards
Course duration = 03:46:13
2) JazzKids®
JazzKids was created to teach anyone, at any level, how to get started in jazz and blues. With catchy songs, ear training, rhythmic and improvisational exercises, JazzKids helps students become more creative at the piano.
Lessons in this course:
JazzKids Level 1
JazzKids Level 2
JazzKids Level 3
JazzKids Level 4
Course duration = 11:55:17
3) Step-By-Step Improvisation Over Standards
In this course you'll learn how to really improvise over standards. We begin with our Improvisation Guide which shows you what lessons and courses you should learn if you're new to improvisation. Next, we begin improvising over standards "Easy Living" and "My Romance" so you see real-world examples of how to create a solo.
Lessons in this course:
Beginner's Guide
Analysis and Starting Improv
Altered and 1/2 Whole Diminished Scales
Chord-Tone Boulders
Play and Rest
Targeting
Rhythmic Improvisation Map
Fingering And Flow
Chords and Accompaniment
Improvising Over A New Standard From Scratch
My Romance Improv Part 1
My Romance Improv Part 2
Just The Way You Are - Part 1
Just The Way You Are - Part 2
Wrap Up and Student Questions
Course duration = 17:08:19
4) Jam With Willie
Each month, jam with me over a 'to be determined' groove, progression, song, etc. At the end of the month I combine the videos in one master performance of all students!
Lessons in this course:
Jam #1 - Easy C Blues
Jam #2 - Bossa Nova
Jam #3 - Funk
Course duration = 00:57:40
5) No Bull Guide To Jazz Piano™ (Advanced)
In this advanced course, you'll take your jazz playing up a level by learning how to form rootless chords, comp and improvise over a more complicated blues progression. Course too difficult? Check out my beginner course.
Lessons in this course:
Guide Tones & Rootless Chords
Lesson #1 - Guide Tones and Blues Chords
Lesson #2 - Guide Tones with Added 9th Rootless Chords
Lesson #3 - Simplified Rootless Jazz Chords
Lesson #4 - Jazz Comping Made Easy
Lesson #5 - Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scales
Lesson #6 - How To Create Jazz Licks
Lesson #7 - Improvising Over The Blues Part 1
Lesson #8 - Improvising Over The Blues Part 2
Lesson #9 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 1
Lesson #10 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 2
Lesson #11 - Blues Fills and Turns Part 3
Lesson #12 - Blues Improvisation Guide Tones
Lesson #13 - Neighbor Tones & Enclosures
Lesson #14 - How To Use Enclosures for Improv
Lesson #15 - Blues Bebop Improvisation
Lesson #16 - Latin Jazz / Swing Blues
Lesson #17 - How To Play Jazz & Blues Basslines
Lesson #18 - Jazz Piano Quartal Comping
Lesson #19 - Improvise Using Chord Cells Part 1
Lesson #20 - Improvise Using Chord Cells Part 2
Lesson #21 - Altered And Diminished Scales for Improvisation
Lesson #22 - Altered and Diminished Scale Cells
Lesson #23 - Mixolydian and Diminished Jazz Etude
Lesson #24 - Three Advanced Blues Intros
Lesson #25 - Three Advanced Blues Endings
Lesson #26 - Blues Turnaround Progressions
Lesson #27 - Upper Structure Chord Voicings Part 1
Lesson #28 - Upper Structure Chord Voicings Part 2
Lesson #29 - 5 Ideas to Improve Your Jazz Solos
Course duration = 08:20:52
6) Practice With Willie
In this course I have created videos of me taking one particular topic and showing you how to practice it. Topics range from easy to more advanced.
Lessons in this course:
Episode #1 - Green Dolphin Street Locked Hand Style
Episode #2 - Enclosures
Episode #3 - Diminished Chord Tricks
Episode #4 - Altered Chords and Scales
Episode #5 - Basslines
Episode #6 - Scale Slipping
Course duration = 03:13:01
7) No Bull Guide To Jazz Piano™ (Beginner)
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, my No Bull Guide to Jazz Piano™ will show you how to improvise like a jazz player! This beginner course will teach you how to improvise, even if you have never improvised before! Course too easy? Check out my advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
NBGJP Prep Lesson
Master Every Chord At The Piano Using This Exercise
Lesson #1 - 3 Basic Rhythms
Lesson #2 - 12 Bar Blues Form and Chords
Lesson #3 - Anyone Can Play The 12-Bar Blues
Lesson #4 - Chord Shells
Lesson #5 - Comping Chords
Lesson #6 - Comping & Rhythmic Improvisation
Lesson #7 - Jam Over The Blues
Lesson #8 - The Blues Scale Demystified
Lesson #9 - How To Improvise Over The Blues
Lesson #10 - How To Improvise Over The Blues Part 2
Lesson #11 - Blues Notes and Licks Part 1
Lesson #12 - Blues Notes and Licks Part 2
Lesson #13 - Blues Triplet Rhythm
Lesson #14 - Blues Rolls, Tremolos and Grace Notes
Lesson #15 - Blues Double Stops
Lesson #16 - Minor Blues Progression with Rootless Chords
Lesson #17 - How To Play a Easy Bass Line for Minor Blues
Lesson #18 - How to Improvise Over Minor Blues
Lesson #19 - Alternate Minor Blues Bassline
Lesson #20 - Rhythms To Make Your Improv Sound Advanced
Lesson #21 - Jazz Walking Bass Made Easy
Lesson #22 - Easy Boogie-Woogie Bass
Lesson #23 -Boogie-Woogie Bass With Licks
Lesson #24 -Three Easy Blues Intros
Lesson #25 -Three Easy Blues Endings
Lesson #26 - 5 Blues Improvisation Scales
Lesson #27 - 5 Killer Blues Licks Part 1
Lesson #28 - 5 Killer Blues Licks Part 2
Lesson #29 - Easy Blues Piano Pentatonic Licks
Lesson #30 - How To Use All That You've Learned in This Course
Course duration = 09:07:33
8) No Bull Piano™
My No Bull Piano™ course features lessons that strip away the B.S. that bloats other methods. Learn new techniques, clearly explained, that you can use right away in your piano playing.
Lessons in this course:
Effortless Minor Improvisation
Anyone Can Improvise in 3 Easy Steps (For Beginners)
No Bull Piano Webinars
How To Play Blues For Hours
Course duration = 05:05:57
9) How To Play From Fakebooks
Similar to my How To Play Standards course, this course will give you a streamlined group of lessons designed to teach you how to QUICKLY spin up an arrangement from a leadsheet.
Lessons in this course:
How To Play From Fakebooks
How To Improvise Over Fakebooks
Course duration = 02:11:16
10) Scales and Chords
In this course you will learn how to create scales, find scales that work over specific chords and understand diatonic chords in detail.
Lessons in this course:
Finding Scale Secrets
Essential Scale Tricks - How To Learn Scales Faster
Diatonic Chords - Vol. 1
Diatonic Chords - Vol. 2
Dominant Bebop Scale
Creating Modal Chords
Course duration = 03:45:31
11) Accompany Yourself or Others
These lessons are great if you want to accompany yourself or others while singing. You will also learn more about how to effectively comp chords.
Lessons in this course:
"Stella By Starlight"
Accompaniments and Turnarounds
Accompaniment Toolkit
Course duration = 03:24:45
12) Blues Song Improvisation
In this collection we will cover different ways to improvise over blues-type songs. The first lessons are easier then we progress into some more advanced techniques. You'll learn about boogie styles along with a bebop blues with walking bassline. These techniques are great for blues and jazz.
Lessons in this course:
"All Blues" Techniques
How To Create A Blues
"Bebop Blues"
Unlocking the 9 Secrets of the Blues
Blues and Boogie Piano
Course duration = 05:07:46
13) Blues Song Arrangements
In this course you will different blues song arrangements. If you like the bebop and blues sound, slow and soulful blues and are ready to focus on improvisation combined with some advance concepts then this is the collection for you!
Lessons in this course:
"Stormy Weather"
"A Mid-Summer Session"
"Georgia On My Mind"
Course duration = 06:56:20
14) How To Play Standards
If you have never played a standard before, start here to learn the different layers to create an arrangement of a standard and learn to improvise over it. This course is also home to my 12 Days of Jazz Standards lesson featuring "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square."
Lessons in this course:
4-Layer Standards
How to Play Standards
How to Improvise Over Standards
12 Days of Jazz Standards
Course duration = 05:54:38
15) Slow Blues 1
Learn that slow, soulful blues style in this course. You'll learn different accompaniment styles to make your slow blues playing sound more rich and full. We will also cover how to improvise over the blues for beginners.
Lessons in this course:
Richard Tee - Tribute
Slow, Soulful Blues - Frank's Blues
Slow, Blues Improvisation - Vol. 2
Slow, Blues Improvisation - Vol. 1
Slow Blues - Stormy Monday - Vol. 1
Slow Blues - Stormy Monday - Vol. 2
Course duration = 07:02:08
16) Beginning Jazz and Blues Improv
In this collection we will cover the basics of how to combine melody, rhythm and harmony to create an improvised line. By utilizing material that I’ve created for beginners to improvisation, this collection will be easy and welcoming to all levels. The techniques you learn here will apply to all styles of improvised music!
Lessons in this course:
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 1
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 2
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 3
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 4
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 5
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 6
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 7
Beginning Jazz & Blues Improv 8
Course duration = 04:42:06
17) Blues Licks & Riffs
In this course you will learn several different Otis Spann, Gene Harris and blues/gospel licks. Chord progressions, chord voicings, rhythmic techniques and a wealth of improvisation material are also included.
Lessons in this course:
ABC's of the Blues - Vol. 1
ABC's of the Blues - Vol. 2
Gene Harris Blues Gospel Licks - Vol. 1
Gene Harris Blues Gospel Licks - Vol. 2
Otis Spann Licks and Runs
15 Blues Licks
Create Otis Spann Style Licks
How To Create Blues Piano Licks
Course duration = 06:31:08
18) 7 Days of Improvisation
This lesson is great for intermediate players or any student that wants new ideas that add to their toolkit. Learning how to improvise doesn’t have to be mysterious or scary. I’ve learned that there is a definite approach in how to teach this skill that makes it easy for all students to learn.
Lessons in this course:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Course duration = 05:26:19
19) Improvisation Essentials (Beginner)
Improvisation Essentials, or ‘Improv’ Essentials for short, is a collection of lessons designed to improve your improvisation skills. If you’ve ever dreamed of improvising over jazz standards and other styles of music, this is the course you need! In this beginner course we are focusing on creating improv patterns and learning basic progressions and how to improvise over them.
Lessons in this course:
Improvisation Techniques for All levels
What is Improvisation?
Cycle 4 Motion
Cycle 4 Motion with Improvisation Pattern
ii-V-I Progression and Voicings
ii-V-I Progression with Arpeggios
ii-V-I-V7 of ii Progression with Enclosures
Chord Approaches / Enclosures & Guide Tones
Rhythm and Articulation
Course duration = 04:54:54
20) Step-By-Step Standards
In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements of standards using my step-by-step approach. This course will also show you how to create accompaniments for you to sing over or accompany others.
Lessons in this course:
4 Step Standards Mini Course - Step 1
Step 2 - Reharmonization
Step 3 - Intros, Endings and Accompaniment
Step 4 - Scales For Improvisation
Step 5 - Building a Solo Over Standards
"My Romance"
Course duration = 06:09:53
21) Piano Essentials (Advanced)
Learn your essential scales, chords and progression in this in-depth course. This advanced course focuses on the next 6 keys. Start with the beginner course before doing this advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
Piano Essentials Key of A Flat
Piano Essentials Key of B
Piano Essentials Key of D Flat
Piano Essentials Key of E Flat
Piano Essentials Key of E
Piano Essentials Key of F Sharp
Advanced Warm Up Exercises For Piano
Course duration = 02:01:43
22) Chord Essentials (Advanced)
In this course you will learn the next 6 keys using real examples that focus on the different keys using a variety of styles! These styles include, ballad, driving Rock, bossanova, swing, country rock, boogie blues, funk, classical, smooth jazz and stride.
Lessons in this course:
Chord Essentials - Key of Ab
Chord Essentials - Key of B
Chord Essentials - Key of Db
Chord Essentials - Key of E
Chord Essentials - Key of Eb
Chord Essentials - Key of F#
Course duration = 02:59:16
23) Learn Jazz Piano (The Basics)
This is my Ben's Blues lesson. In this course you'll learn the basics of becoming a jazz piano player. We use the 12-bar blues to learn bass lines, rootless chords and improvisation. All the basics a budding jazz pianist needs in his or her toolbox.
Lessons in this course:
Ben's Blues Part 1
Ben's Blues Part 2
Ben's Blues Part 3
Ben's Blues Part 4
Hand Coordination Technique for Improv
Ben's Blues - Melody With Bassline
Course duration = 03:49:54
24) Chord Essentials (Beginner)
In this course you will learn your chords using real examples that focus on the different keys using a variety of styles! These styles include, ballad, driving Rock, bossanova, swing, country rock, boogie blues, funk, classical, smooth jazz and stride.
Lessons in this course:
Chord Tips
5 Ways To “Lock In” Chords At The Piano
Understanding Chords
Piano Chord Essentials - Key of C Tips
Chord Essentials - Key of C
Chord Essentials - Key of A
Chord Essentials - Key of Bb
Chord Essentials - Key of D
Chord Essentials - Key of F
Chord Essentials - Key of G
Course duration = 07:16:37
25) Rhythm Essentials
In this course you will learn how to improve your rhythm at the piano. Using a combination of my easy vocalization approach, exercises, examples and tips you'll be on your way to becoming what I call a “Total Musician.”
Lessons in this course:
Exercises in 7/8 (Willie Answers)
Mastering Rhythms - Vol. 2
Mastering Rhythms - Vol. 1
Rhythm Foundations
Mastering Rhythms - The Basics
5 Must Have Rhythms
Course duration = 05:09:08
26) 30-Day Piano Playbook
My 30-Day Piano Playbook is a great way to get started with my lessons. Through these 30 lessons you'll learn about rhythm, improvisation, chords and more. Days 1-19 are easier lessons, while days 20-30 are more advanced.
Lessons in this course:
Getting Focused (Audio Lesson)
Insights for Practice
Playbook Days 1-10
Playbook Days 11-20
Playbook Days 21-30
Course duration = 04:53:12
27) Piano Essentials (Beginner)
Learn your essential scales, chords and progression in this in-depth course. This beginner course focuses on the 6 keys you should master first. Once complete, move on to the advanced course.
Lessons in this course:
Pain, Tension and Technique
Piano Essentials Key of C
Piano Essentials Key of G
Foundations For Beginners – Technique
Piano Essentials Key of D
Piano Essentials Key of A
Piano Essentials Key of B Flat
Piano Essentials Key of F
Piano Essentials Practice Tips
Course duration = 04:31:38
28) Easy Jazz Standards
These easy arrangements are a great to way get started playing jazz standards. In combination with my "How To Play Standards" course, you will be well on your way to building a great jazz repertoire!
Lessons in this course:
"In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning"
"What A Wonderful World" - Vol. 1 (Arrangement)
"When Sunny Gets Blue"
"What A Wonderful World" - Vol. 2 (Improvisation)
"Fly Me To The Moon"
"Moon River"
"As Time Goes By"
Course duration = 06:24:25
Content Stats:
Jazzedge® has more content than any other online piano platform online with over 800 hours of lessons.
809+
HOURS OF LESSONS
Stream 24/7 our massive library of step-by-step lessons in all styles. There is always something new to learn.
4,712+
LESSON CHAPTERS
Each chapter can be slowed down, sped up, bookmarked and controlled using our video player.
127+
DETAILED COURSES
Lessons in jazz, blues, rock, funk, latin, classical, smooth jazz, holiday, ballad, pop and new age, all laid out step-by-step.
21+
YEARS ONLINE
My first piano site was online in 2000 and we've been adding new lessons ever since!
What You'll Enjoy Inside:
24/7 Access
Watch the lessons on your schedule, anytime day or night, on any device!
Piano Paths
Detailed guides so you know what to practice every time you site down at the piano.
Virtual Keyboard
Easily see every note with our proprietary virtual keyboard in the video!
Group Coaching
Join me twice a month for a 60-minute session and get your questions answered live! Normally $24/m, now included!
$24 Value
Popular Music
Play everything from the Beatles to classic Jazz Standards, Hundreds of songs are broken down.
Detailed Sheet Music
We have hundreds of pages of high-quality sheet music for you to download.
Theory & Ear Training
Train your brain and ears by doing. Each lesson covers theory in new ways so you learn faster.
Private Lessons
Students can optionally pay for a private lesson directly with me if they need it. This lets you pay only for what you need.
Optional
Dexterity & Fluidity
You'll get lessons on technique that other teachers either don't share...or don't know!
Backing Tracks
Hours and hours of backing tracks are included to make your practice more fun and engaging.
Community
You're not alone! Find answers and connect with other students in our forum and social community.
Improvisation
Anyone can improvise with my system. If you've always wanted to improvise...I'll teach you.
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"Taken lessons for many years from others but nobody knows music and how to teach music like Willie. He is able to accommodate to many different skill levels effortlessly and with great thought. Highly recommended, you won’t be sorry."
BOB TREVINO
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"On line coaching is very necessary for me to ask the questions or get the advice from the teacher on my playing! Even I don’t have any questions on that day, I still can learn a lot from others!"
LULU YANG
Taiwan
Who is Willie?
I'm a Berklee College of Music grad, been teaching over 32 years, toured internationally, recorded several albums, written over a dozen books on music and have been teaching online for over 20 years!
100%, 30-Day Success Guarantee. If you're not happy with these lessons, contact us within 30 days for a full credit toward any other lesson in our download library.
If you are an absolute beginner, meaning you don't know the notes of the keyboard, have never played a song or have no idea what a quarter-note means, you should look at my HomeSchoolPiano program which is perfect for absolute beginners.
If you've been playing for a few months you have all the skill you need to be successful here at Jazzedge. My students range from beginners to pros. You'll find all the lessons you need here to "level up" your piano playing.
Read "How Do I Not Get Overwhelmed With All This Content?" below...
Do you have a free trial?
Yes, all of our memberships now come with a 14-day free trial. This means you have 2 weeks to try ALL of the lessons. After 14 days you can download the sheet music and resources.
If you'd rather not enter your credit card information, we also offer a limited free trial.
I'm put off my the word "Jazz" in Jazzedge. Is this site only jazz?
Not at all. I have hundreds of lessons ranging from funk to rock, blues to latin, theory to ear training and even beginner classical piano lessons.
Over a dozen musical styles are covered in my lessons.
So, why Jazzedge? Well, when I started my online businesses in 2000...yes that long ago, I wanted to created a name that joined together my love for jazz and education. That became JazzED which eventually morphed into JazzEdge. We actually spelled it as JazzEDge for a while.
So Jazzedge is not only for the 'elite' player. Jazzedge takes the best of jazz, its creativity and improvisational spirit, to create an online learning experience like no other.
As one of my students likes to say "Your lessons don't just teach me a song, they teach me HOW to learn."
How do I not get overwhelmed with all this content?
Most students ask me "Where do I start with all these lessons?"
There are four "levels" that I suggest you follow:
1. Start with the courses. The first 12 courses are laid out in order that you should learn them. If you've worked through the first 12 courses then you'll have the skills necessary to know where to go next.
2. Check out my Piano Transformation Paths™ which give you more detailed practice paths to follow. Pulling from multiple lessons and courses, these paths will help guide you toward a specific goal.
3. Group coaching is help every other week. Please attend...it's included in your membership. Many students fail to realize that they can submit a video of their playing (or play live) during coaching to get my feedback. My coaching students work with me live, ask questions, get feedback and direction on how to improve and what they should practice next.
4. Finally, if you need a more personal touch, private lessons are available (additional cost) for Jazzedge members. Schedule and pay for a lesson for me then we can meet 1-on-1 and put together a plan for your playing!
Can I download the lessons?
You can download all of the sheet music, jam tracks and stream the videos as much as you like. Video downloading is not available at Jazzedge. However, most of the lessons at Jazzedge (with a few exceptions) can be found at our Piano Lesson Store where you can purchase them individually and download them to your computer.
Is new content being added to the site?
Yes! we regularly add new content to the site. Best of all, we add new songs and styles so it's never long before you find something new to be interested in learning.
Do I need any special keyboard or equipment?
No. Any piano or keyboard will do just fine. The keyboard I use in my lessons is a Yamaha DGX 625 but you can use any keyboard. Your keyboard should be at least 4 octaves (5 is better) and have full-sized keys. To view the video and use the site, any laptop, computer, tablet or smart phone will be fine to view the lessons. As long as you're connected to the internet, you're good!
Do you offer any money-back guarantee?
I want you to be happy with your lessons, so if you're not 100% happy with the lessons, your purchase is backed by my Piano-Success™ Guarantee. Simply contact us within 30 days and we will credit what you paid toward any lesson in our lesson download store. This way you have nothing to lose. If the membership isn't right for you, you can always use your credit to download lessons to keep.
How do I cancel my membership?
On your dashboard you'll see a link to subscriptions. Simply go to that page and every subscription you have will be listed there with a cancel link.
Any hidden fees or contracts?
Absolutely not! You can manage your account easily from your dashboard. You can upgrade or downgrade your membership at any time. And, if you need help, just chat in and we will be happy to help!
What if I need help?
All membership levels can chat in using the orange chat bubble in the bottom right of each page. If you have a music related question, that is best answered in our group coaching or private lesson.
Full Access:
With a membership to Jazzedge, you get full, 100%, unlimited access to all lessons you see on this site. This includes all 4,000+ lesson chapters, all 680+ hours of content, all 11+ styles, all Piano Paths, sheet music, backing tracks...everything.
Q: Can I download all the sheet music and backing tracks? A: Yes! The sheet music and backing tracks are yours to download and keep!
Q: Can I download the lessons? A: No, but you can stream them as much as you like. If you want to download our lessons, see our lesson store.
14-Day Trial
Enjoy 14-days of free membership before your account is billed. Don't want to be billed? No problem, just cancel before the 14 days is up easily from within your account.
Progress Tracking:
With our detailed progress tracking built in, you know exactly where you left off and can easily access your favorite lessons, courses and piano paths.
Piano Practice Trifecta
With a full Jazzedge membership, you enjoy full access to my Piano Practice Trifecta™, a curated set of three courses designed to get you playing Jazz Piano, improvising and get your fingers moving faster and with more dexterity! Not interested in jazz, don't worry, there are hundreds of lessons in other styles on the site too!
Group Coaching
Coaching is for all levels of students. Some students will be more advanced than you, while others will be new to the piano. This diverse group of students lets everyone learn from each other. If you're shy or embarrassed, no need to be! We have all levels of students in coaching and everyone is super supportive.
Coaching is held live every month and sessions run for about an hour each. During this time, any student can share what they are working on by uploading a video, playing live or simply asking a question via the chat box.
Coaching is held directly with Willie and you can ask him your questions live. The coaching software (Zoom) is free and easy use.
Private Lessons
Get instant feedback in a private lesson. We use the same (free) Zoom software that we use in our group coaching, but it's just you and me.
You schedule your lesson time with me within your account after logging in. If you can't find a meeting time (usually due to timezones) then you can opt to submit a video which I'll watch and send a video back to you.
Private lessons are really the *best* way to get better faster at the piano because I get to see what you're doing well and help you fix what needs fixing.
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Start off with a free 14-Day membership before you are billed. You can watch all the video lessons but you'll need to wait 14-days before you can access the sheet music and resources.
Start with full access to the entire site right now. You will be billed today and enjoy full access to the site, including all videos, sheet music and resources.
