Instructor

Jonny May

Lesson Type

Quick Tip

Skill Level

Intermediate

Duration

14:56

Picture this. The lights are low, you sit down at the piano, and out comes that smoky, sensual jazz sound you’ve always loved hearing.

Here’s the thing. You don’t need years of jazz training to get there.

With just four chords, you can start playing in this style today, no matter your level.

These chords have a rich, crunchy color that’s pure jazz. Once they’re under your fingers, you’ll want to use them everywhere.

Then I’ll show you exactly what to do with your left hand, whether you’re a total beginner or ready for something more advanced. No more sitting there wondering what to play.

And here’s my favorite part. You’ll learn to improvise your own solo using four simple positions on the minor blues scale. No sheet music. No guessing. Just you, making up lines that sound like they belong in a late night jazz club.

By the end, you’ll have a sensual jazz groove you can sit down and play anytime, and a whole new sound to explore.

Writer

Jonny May

Jonathan May is a pianist from Southern California who specializes in many styles of piano. At age eighteen, Jonny became the youngest pianist to perform at Disneyland. Each week he entertained thousands of guests with his arrangements of American classics and Disney songs. Jonny has also performed with the Youtube...

View Profile