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Struggling to play blues piano with skill and sensitivity? Master these blues piano left hand patterns to take your feel to the next level!

Some jazz standards like “On Green Dolphin Street” mix Latin and swing within the same song…Learn how to master these “transition tunes.”

Learn to play in the exhilarating rock and roll piano style of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis—including grooves, chords, licks and riffs.

Explore the methods and mindset needed to comp on piano in the swing style with this complete guide to jazz piano comping for all levels.

Discover how to play a pop accompaniment groove with a specific view toward an intentional bass line...examples for all playing levels.

Discover the essence of Bill Evans' piano sound on Miles' "All Blues"...a must-know jazz waltz for all aspiring jazz musicians.

Ever had a piano lesson about the energy you bring? Learn how to add piano fills (aka "build-ups, chops, licks, runs, ad-libs, extras")!

Level up your jazz harmony in this dedicated lesson on the backdoor 2-5-1 progression exploring aural recognition, chord voicings and improvisation.

Learn an impressive boogie woogie piano solo with a fun and infectious groove. This lesson is the perfect point-of-entry into the boogie woogie style.

Learn to play the chord changes of a "Bird Blues"…Charlie Parker's brilliant reharmonization of the 12-bar blues form in "Blues for Alice."

Learn to play a fun piano arrangement of "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones while mastering intriguing chords, progressions and improv techniques.

Solo like a pro over B.B. King's signature song. Master “The Thrill Is Gone” chords, voicings, bass line and more for this iconic blues tune.

Master the savory sound of suspended chords on piano with this lesson on sus chords—no more confusion over symbols like Csus2, Csus4, C7sus4, etc.

Bring the festive sounds New Orleans with you wherever you go after diving into this lesson on how to play piano like Harry Connick, Jr.!

Discover how Jonny transforms the lead sheet for George Gershwin's "Summertime" into a beginner piano score in just 3 simple steps.

Learn essential skills for how to play Caribbean-influenced calypso jazz piano like Monty Alexander, including an original piano arrangement.

Want to learn how to play funk music on piano, but don’t know where to start? This beginner guide to funk piano has everything you need!

In this lesson, you'll learn 5 iconic jazz piano intros that you really should know, even though you'll rarely find them in a fake book.

If you want to play amazing piano chords with a professional sound, then you have to think like a pro when it comes to chords shapes.

Learn to play Rogers & Hart's jazz standard "Blue Moon" from a lead sheet using beginner jazz piano chord voicings that convey a pro sound.

Ever experienced a rut in your jazz journey? This hands-on lesson will help you find joy in playing fun jazz piano lines like Oscar Peterson!