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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Intermediate
06:14:53

In this course, John will walk you through the piano lead sheets of 8 different songs and show you how to utilize various piano techniques to create a richer and more interesting sound. You’ll learn how to implement rootless voicings, how to embellish the melody both rhythmically & melodically, and various ways of adding rhythm to both hands.

By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in adding your own personal style to a lead sheet.

Course Objectives
  • Discover how to play a lead sheet using rootless voicings
  • Learn 8 songs using the 8 most common chord progressions in fake books
  • Embellish the melody rhythmically & melodically
  • Apply a rhythm pattern to both hands
Learning Focus
  • Lead Sheets
  • Reharmonization
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