Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of Bb Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with the swingin’ tune “PWJ Avenue.”
Course Objectives
Learn the scale, diatonic chords, and four common chord progressions
Play a fun swing tune titled "PWJ Avenue"
Explore how to play & improvise in the key of B♭ major
Learning Focus
Chords
Groove
Lead Sheets
Scales
Songs
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Fun and humbling experience
Great course! I had a blast (mostly) with this first lesson. I loved the step-by-step layered structure. I found that immensely helpful. However, I was shocked at how difficult time I had of it when trying to keep up with the backing track. This looks simple, but I found it was not. I had to go very slow, measure by measure, trying my best not to go too fast. Sometimes it was a struggle; I was impatient. But, I realized (again) that old adage that you have to walk before you can run. And, interestingly, the slower and more mindful I went, the more quickly I could increase my speed. So, to go fast, you have to go slow. Go figure! So I'll keep trying to do that.
Finished my first PWJ course
Great course! I had a blast (mostly) with this first lesson. I loved the step-by-step layered structure. I found that immensely helpful. However, I was shocked at how difficult time I had of it when trying to keep up with the backing track. This looks simple, but I found it was not. I had to go very slow, measure by measure, trying my best not to go too fast. Sometimes it was a struggle; I was impatient. But, I realized (again) that old adage that you have to walk before you can run. And, interestingly, the slower and more mindful I went, the more quickly I could increase my speed. So, to go fast, you have to go slow. Go figure! So I'll keep trying to do that.
challenging and many new things!
really enjoyed it! the way you smoothly built up layers that made me feel comofrtable and at the same time challenged!
New scale new challenge
Every scale has a new skill to master. Fun and challenging. Fingers are always learning new things.
Very satisfied
This was my very first course at Piano With Jonny, and Im very satisfied. I really want to improve my playing.
Great course! I had a blast (mostly) with this first lesson. I loved the step-by-step layered structure. I found that immensely helpful. However, I was shocked at how difficult time I had of it when trying to keep up with the backing track. This looks simple, but I found it was not. I had to go very slow, measure by measure, trying my best not to go too fast. Sometimes it was a struggle; I was impatient. But, I realized (again) that old adage that you have to walk before you can run. And, interestingly, the slower and more mindful I went, the more quickly I could increase my speed. So, to go fast, you have to go slow. Go figure! So I'll keep trying to do that.
Finished my first PWJ course
Great course! I had a blast (mostly) with this first lesson. I loved the step-by-step layered structure. I found that immensely helpful. However, I was shocked at how difficult time I had of it when trying to keep up with the backing track. This looks simple, but I found it was not. I had to go very slow, measure by measure, trying my best not to go too fast. Sometimes it was a struggle; I was impatient. But, I realized (again) that old adage that you have to walk before you can run. And, interestingly, the slower and more mindful I went, the more quickly I could increase my speed. So, to go fast, you have to go slow. Go figure! So I'll keep trying to do that.
challenging and many new things!
really enjoyed it! the way you smoothly built up layers that made me feel comofrtable and at the same time challenged!
New scale new challenge
Every scale has a new skill to master. Fun and challenging. Fingers are always learning new things.
Very satisfied
This was my very first course at Piano With Jonny, and Im very satisfied. I really want to improve my playing.
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Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of F Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a groovy Latin tune "Jonny's Bamba."
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Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
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Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
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