Chords

In this lesson, I’m breaking down how to take a really simple turnaround progression and turn it into those big, lush cocktail piano chords.

In this lesson, I’m breaking down how to take a really simple turnaround progression and turn it into those big, lush cocktail piano chords.

I'm breaking down the "Michael Jackson chord" aka a polychord — basically, two chords stacked on top of each other to create this intense, mysterious sound.

I'm breaking down the "Michael Jackson chord" aka a polychord — basically, two chords stacked on top of each other to create this intense, mysterious sound.

Play bold, full-sounding solos with chord blocks, the go-to technique for soloing with chords in pop music. You'll learn the right block for every chord in a progression and connect them into a powerful improvisation.

Pop Chords

Chord Block Soloing

All Pop Chord Blocks

Chord Block Exercises

Chord Block Improvisation

Play bold, full-sounding solos with chord blocks, the go-to technique for soloing with chords in pop music. You'll learn the right block for every chord in a progression and connect them into a powerful improvisation.

Today’s lesson is a very serious and scientific exploration into what your favorite chord says about your personality.

We’re breaking down one of the most beautiful improvisations I’ve heard in a while. It starts super simple—like “anyone could sing this” simple—and then suddenly… boom. D13, G13, crunchy clusters, wild colors… and somehow it all makes perfect sense.

We’re breaking down one of the most beautiful improvisations I’ve heard in a while. It starts super simple—like “anyone could sing this” simple—and then suddenly… boom. D13, G13, crunchy clusters, wild colors… and somehow it all makes perfect sense.

If you’ve ever wondered how composers make music sound so magical (without it feeling random), this one’s a goldmine.

Let's turn some pretty basic chords into something that sounds a whole lot more jazzy and impressive using a technique called Tritone Substitution.

Let's turn some pretty basic chords into something that sounds a whole lot more jazzy and impressive using a technique called Tritone Substitution.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.