Instructor
Jonny May
Quick Tip
Intermediate
10:09

Learning Focus
  • Groove
Music Style
  • Jazz Swing
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In this lesson, we’re diving into a super fun groove that sounds jazzy, bluesy, and impressive… but is actually way easier than it sounds. Seriously — it all starts with a simple bass line.


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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...

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