Fundamentals
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Four Chord Identifiation
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triad inversions. We'll be arpeggiating triads in order to hear the intervals that make up each chord. Then we'll go through song examples to train our ear in a progressive, step-by-step way.
1 Chord Identification
2 Chord Identification
3 Chord Identification
4 Chord Identification
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triads. We’ll master the sound of major/minor chords, intervals, and how to identify popular chord progressions.
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triads. We’ll master the sound of major/minor chords, intervals, and how to identify popular chord progressions.
In this course, we cover the top questions our student ask about practicing piano, such as hand coordination, memorization, how to structure your practice time, etc. For each topic, we'll discuss mindset, useful exercises, and simple tips & tricks to help you practice effectively.
Learn to solo confidently with the most important scale for piano improv that works on any song in any style over any chord progression.
Learn to solo confidently with the most important scale for piano improv that works on any song in any style over any chord progression.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression with enclosures. 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 progression with enclosures. 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.
Dm7 Enclosures
Cmaj7 Enclosures
Primary Enclosure Types
G7 Enclosures
2-5-1 Accompaniment
2-5-1 Enclosures
Learn the 7 signs that plague amateur piano accompanists and then how to fix them with beautiful professional techniques and patterns!
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