This workshop is on the Christmas song, “Silent Night”. The comprehensive workshop will cover the following:
It’s a beautiful song and a holiday favorite. All can enjoy this workshop!
In this workshop, we’ll master 32 gorgeous jazz endings.
We’ll look at the many possibilities of harmonizing the ends of songs based on which scale degree is played. Whether it’s the Root, 9th, 3rd, 5th, 6th, or 7th, there are many chords we can use. We’ll also reference different jazz standards that use these progressions as a way to remember them.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a plethora of endings in your repertoire!
For this workshop, we’re focusing on the Bebop Minor Blues, a minor blues chord progression that takes elements from the Traditional Minor Blues, and adds on with more chord changes and colors. We will cover root position 7th chords, left-hand chord shells, walking bass lines and chord pops, learn a new melody, an original solo using solo techniques and scales, and then a final arrangement that brings it all together. Since many of today’s minor blues use this format, it is a must have in all jazz pianists’ bag of tricks. And, best of all, we’ll have a lot of fun learning and playing together!
In this workshop, we’ll learn a variety of exercises to train your voice. We’ll explore common accompaniment patterns for vocal warm ups, and learn about resonance and breath support. Finally, we will apply what we learn in a performance of the classic folk song, “Shenandoah.”
In this Workshop, we’ll learn how to play a traditional minor blues.
We’ll master the chord progression, 7th chords, an original melody, accompaniment patterns, and a variety of essential solo techniques.
In this workshop, we’ll learn about the incredible minor turnaround.
First we’ll learn the basic chords and inversions for the progression. Then we’ll practice various left hand rhythms, melody voicings, and harmonic variations. Finally, we’ll discuss how to add reharmonization and how to solo to get a professional sound.
In this course, we’ll be learning and deconstructing Debussy’s The Girl With the Flaxen Hair.
We’ll go phrase by phrase and learn the notes, fingering, and pedaling. We’ll also explore the dynamics, articulations, and mood. Finally, we’ll dig deep into what makes the melody interesting, and how the harmony was created.
In this course, we’ll be learning and deconstructing Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor.
We’ll go phrase by phrase and learn the notes, fingering, and pedaling. We’ll also explore the dynamics, articulations, and mood. Finally, we’ll dig deep into what makes the melody interesting, how the harmony was created, and we’ll look at other pieces that use similar compositional forms.
In this course, we’ll be learning and deconstructing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata.
We’ll go phrase by phrase and learn the notes, fingering, and pedaling. We’ll also explore the dynamics, articulations, and mood. Finally, we’ll analyze the historical context and discuss the life & influence of Beethoven.
In this course, we’ll be learning and deconstructing a unique piece by Erik Satie – Gymnopedie No 1.
We’ll go phrase by phrase and learn the notes, fingering, rhythms, and pedaling. Then we’ll explore the dynamics, articulations, and compositional techniques.
This workshop dives into the essential skills required for ear training. Our main focus will be 7th chords and their inversions.
First, we’ll identify the sounds of major 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, and minor 7th chords – and their inversions. Going line by line, we’ll identify the melody, add in the bass, then fill in the missing harmony. Finally, we’ll go through chord progressions and analyze the chord movements.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand the process of how to approach ear training.
In this workshop, we’ll learn a fun swing arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
We’ll start with the ordinary lead sheet, and discover how to transform the lead sheet with different rhythms, bass lines, reharmonizations, and melodic fills.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to add these jazzy techniques to any other song!
This workshop dives into the essential skills required for ear training. Our main focus will be 7th chords.
First, we’ll use song examples to identify the sounds of major 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, and minor 7th chords. We’ll learn how to hear these chords in various chord progressions. Finally, we’ll apply these techniques to songs and learn how to hear the chords that fit with each melody.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand the process of how to approach ear training.
For software ear trainers, we recommend the following: Keyboard Relative Pitch, Note Relative Pitch, Intervals, Scales, Chords
In this workshop, we’ll learn how to play holiday tunes by ear.
We’ll practice identifying the melodies, 7th chords, and inner voicings. Then we’ll apply various styles to each tune.
By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to sit at the piano and entertain your friends & family for the holidays!
For software ear trainers, we recommend the following: Keyboard Relative Pitch, Note Relative Pitch, Intervals, Scales, Chords
In this workshop, we’ll learn how to play holiday tunes by ear.
We’ll listen to some classic melodies, paying close attention to the bass. Then we’ll figure out the chords and harmonies. Finally, we’ll apply various accompaniment patterns and techniques.
By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to sit at the piano and entertain your friends & family for the holidays!
For software ear trainers, we recommend the following: Keyboard Relative Pitch, Note Relative Pitch, Intervals, Scales, Chords
This workshop dives into the essential skills required for ear training. Our main focus will be triad inversions.
First, we’ll review the sound of major and minor chords. We’ll learn how to arpeggiate triads so we can hear the intervals that make up each chord. We’ll cover 2 chord, 3 chord, and 4 chord examples. Finally, we’ll go through song examples to train our ear in a progressive, step-by-step way.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand the process of how to approach ear training.
For software ear trainers, we recommend the following: Keyboard Relative Pitch, Note Relative Pitch, Intervals, Scales, Chords
This workshop dives into the essential skills required for ear training. Our main focus will be on triads.
First, we’ll review the sound and construction of major and minor chords. We’ll learn how to find the bass note of chords, and identify each interval of the chord. Finally, we’ll apply these techniques to various songs to figure out their chord progressions.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand the process of how to approach ear training.
For software ear trainers, we recommend the following: Keyboard Relative Pitch, Note Relative Pitch, Intervals, Scales, Chords
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression with enclosures.
We’ll begin by discussing the 2 primary types of enclosures: diatonic and chromatic. Next we’ll explore upper & lower enclosures, along with a variety of exercises and example lines for each chord in the progression.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use enclosures to create a more interesting piano solo.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Diatonic Triad technique.
We’ll begin by learning 3 chord options and 4 common rhythms. Next we’ll discover all 7 diatonic triads along with 2 exercises for practicing. Then we’ll explore primary/secondary pairs, 2 exercises, and 3 improv examples for each chord in the progression.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Upper and Lower Neighbor technique.
We’ll begin by learning 2 left hand accompaniments and 4 common rhythms. Next we’ll discover the 5 characteristic of upper and lower neighbors along with 6 exercises for practicing. Finally, we’ll master exercises for connecting scales and targeting chord tones.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use these beautiful passing tones to create a more interesting piano solo full of tension and resolution.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression using the outlining chords technique.
We’ll begin by reviewing the 2-5-1 progression with 3 chord options and 4 common rhythms. Next we’ll master 18 exercises for outlining each chord in the progression. Finally we’ll combine all techniques and practice soloing with outlining chords.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to create your own jazzy lines using this soloing technique.
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