Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Advanced
01:04:29

Learn 8 of the all-time most gorgeous Contemporary piano progressions. We discuss left hand accompaniment options, how to build the harmonies, & how to improvise over each progression.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 8 essential chord progressions
  • Understand how to connect your chords
  • Master beautiful chord extensions
  • Discover the scales used for improvisation
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Chords
  • Improvisation

Course Lessons

1
Contemporary Progressions and Improv 2 – Lesson 1
24:25

Chords, Left Hand 10ths, Progression 1

2
Contemporary Progressions and Improv 2 – Lesson 2
21:08

Progressions 2, 3, and 4, with Improvisation

3
Contemporary Progressions and Improv 2 – Lesson 3
18:56

Progressions 5, 6, 7, and 8, with Improvisation

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