If you’re an intermediate/advanced pianist and would like to master jazz swing rhythms, this workshop is for you!
We’ll learn 8 left hand rhythms, 8 right hand rhythms, and several exercises that combine both hands.
Course Type: Workshop
Jazz Swing – Rhythm Exercises 1
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to master jazz swing rhythms, this workshop is for you!
We’ll learn 8 left hand rhythms, 8 right hand rhythms, and several exercises that combine both hands.
Jazz Waltz Rhythm Essentials – 2
If you’re an intermediate/advanced pianist and would like to learn more about jazz waltz rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a waltz comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the jazz classic, “Waiting for my Prince”.
Jazz Waltz Rhythm Essentials – 1
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to learn more about jazz waltz rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a waltz comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the jazz classic, “Waiting For My Prince”.
Jazz Ballad Rhythm Essentials – 2
If you’re an intermediate/advanced pianist and would like to learn more about jazz ballad rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a ballad comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the jazz classic, “Misty”.
Jazz Ballad Rhythm Essentials – 1
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to learn more about jazz ballad rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a ballad comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the jazz classic, “Misty”.
Bossa Nova Rhythm Essentials – 2
If you’re an intermediate/advanced pianist and would like to strengthen your Bossa Nova rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of these lessons will comprise of a Bossa comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the Brazilian classic, “Girl From Ipanema”.
Bossa Nova Rhythm Essentials – 1
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to learn more about Bossa Nova rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a Bossa comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over the Brazilian classic, “Girl From Ipanema”.
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 2
If you’re an intermediate/advanced level pianist and would like to learn more about funk rhythms, then this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a funk comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over a minor blues.
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1
If you’re a beginner-level pianist and would like to learn more about funk rhythms, then this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a funk comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over a minor blues.
Jazz Swing Rhythm Essentials – 2
If you’re an intermediate/advanced level pianist and would like to strengthen your jazz swing rhythms, this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over a major blues. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to see you there!
Jazz Swing Rhythm Essentials – 1
If you’re a beginner-level pianist and would like to learn more about jazz swing rhythms, then this workshop is for you!
Each of the six lessons will comprise of a comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over a major blues. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to see you there!
Deck the Halls – 1
If you’d like to learn how to play swinging holiday music, then this workshop is for you!
Using the well-known holiday song, “Deck the Halls”, we will explore various techniques including learning the lead sheet, spread voicings with extensions, a walking bass accompaniment, and even a sample solo. That, coupled with 3 intros and 3 endings and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of this fun holiday song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
If you’d like to learn how to play beautiful holiday music, then this workshop is for you!
Using the well-known Christmas song, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, we will explore various techniques including learning the lead sheet, open voicings, rolling eighth-note accompaniment, and even a sample solo. That, coupled with 3 intros and 3 endings and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of this wonderful holiday song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
Heart and Soul – Band Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a band setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the popular jazz standard “Heart and Soul” by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser, I will show you several band accompanying techniques including playing 2-hand open 7th chord voicings, rootless two-hand quartal voicings, and left-hand 4-note rootless voicings with right-hand melodic fills. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop.
Heart and Soul – Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a solo setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the popular jazz standard “Heart and Soul” by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser, I will show you several solo accompanying techniques including playing chord shells, 3-note voicings with a “2-Feel” bass, and 4-note voicings with left-hand walking bass. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
Blue Moon – Band Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a band setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the popular jazz standard, “Blue Moon” by Rodgers and Hart, we will show you several band accompanying techniques including playing 2-hand open voicings, 2-hand, 4-note quartal voicings, and left-hand 4-note rootless voicings with right-hand melodic fills. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
Blue Moon – Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a solo setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the popular jazz standard, ““Blue Moon” by Rodgers and Hart, I will show you several solo accompanying techniques including accompanying shells with rhythmic hits, 3-note voicings with a “2-Feel” bass, and 4-note rootless voicings with a walking bass line. That coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
The Way You Look Tonight – Band Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a band setting? Well then this workshop is just for you! Using the popular jazz standard, “The Way You Look Tonight” by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, I will show you several band accompanying techniques including playing 2-hand open voicings, 2-hand, 4-note quartal voicings, and left-hand 4-note rootless voicings with right-hand melodic fills. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop.
The Way You Look Tonight – Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a solo setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the popular jazz standard, “The Way You Look Tonight” by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, I will show you several solo accompanying techniques including playing 2-hand open voicings, 3-note voicings with a bossa groove, and 2-hand voicings with melodic fills. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
Over the Rainbow – Band Accompaniment 1
Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a band setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!
Using the iconic song, “Over the Rainbow”, by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg from “The Wizard of Oz”, I will show you several band accompanying techniques including playing 2-hand open 7th chord voicings, rootless two-hand quartal voicings, and left-hand 4-note rootless voicings with right-hand melodic fills. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!
