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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Advanced
01:29:39

Learn how to create rich, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most powerful improvisation techniques out there: chord blocks. In this course, you’ll discover how to turn simple chord progressions into full, professional-sounding solos by using beautifully voiced chord shapes that fit perfectly in a pop style. From learning the essential chord blocks for major and minor chords to connecting them smoothly across a progression, this course will give you a practical system you can use right away in your playing and improvisation.

Course Objectives
  • Understand what chord blocks are and how they work in pop piano soloing
  • Learn the essential chord block shapes for major and minor chords
  • Discover the best keyboard range and voicings for a full, modern sound
  • Practice exercises that help you smoothly connect chord blocks through progressions
  • Create your own expressive pop piano improvisations using chord blocks in real musical situations
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Improvisation
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