Jazz Ballads
Learn the lush voicings, colorful scales and improvisational techniques behind your favorite jazz ballads.
Jazz Ballads Content
74 Courses
474 Lessons
188 Smartsheets
Learn to play a fun piano arrangement of "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones while mastering intriguing chords, progressions and improv techniques.
Learn to play a fun piano arrangement of "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones while mastering intriguing chords, progressions and improv techniques.
If you’re an intermediate/advanced pianist and would like to learn more about jazz ballad rhythms, this workshop is for you! These six lessons will explore a variety of ballad rhythms, exercises, and song examples.
Comping Pattern #1
Comping Pattern #2
Comping Pattern #3
Comping Pattern #4
Comping Pattern #5
Combining Rhythms
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to learn more about jazz ballad rhythms, this workshop is for you! These six lessons will explore a variety of ballad rhythms, exercises, and song examples.
Comping Rhythm 1
Comping Rhythm 2
Comping Rhythm 3
Comping Rhythm 4
Comping Rhythm 5
Combining Rhythms
Discover how Jonny transforms the lead sheet for George Gershwin's "Summertime" into a beginner piano score in just 3 simple steps.
Welcome to "Makin' Whoopee" for the beginning level. This course is divided into 5 lessons culminating in a final arrangement with a backing track.
A Section
B Section
Join Us
Get instant access to this Jazz Ballads content and other member features with a PWJ membership!
Guided Learning Tracks
View guided learning tracks for all music styles and skill levels
Progress Tracking
Complete lessons and courses as you track your learning progress
Downloadable Resources
Download Sheet Music and Backing Tracks
Community Forums
Engage with other PWJ members in our member-only community forums
Become a better piano player today. Try us out completely free for 14 days!