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Learn the ultimate piano chord hack that professional jazz pianists use to navigate complex jazz harmonies with ease—upper structure triads!

Learn Jonny's Shape Shifter technique to transform basic piano chords into intriguing soundscapes—perfect for modern piano accompaniment.

How about a change in your major playing? That's right...these 5 alternate scales to improvise on major chords are game changers!

This exercise prepares beginner piano students to play jazz standards by mastering 2-5-1 progressions using chord shells in all 12 keys.

Learn to play beloved sounds of the holiday season on piano with Vince Guaraldi's "Christmas Time Is Here" from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Learn to play Mariah Carey's modern-era holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You," as a beautiful contemporary jazz piano ballad.

With his bluesy runs, trippy songs, and eccentric outfits, New Orleans' famous piano player Dr John is sure to make an impression.

'Tis the season to let your heart find home with a warm and tender jazz piano ballad arrangement of "I'll Be Home for Christmas."

In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to express my gratitude towards music. Hopefully, this will inspire you to reflect upon how music has impacted your life in a positive way.

Learn essential techniques to play Brenda Lee's holiday classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," in a jazz piano style.

Spread joy and happiness with the Happy Chord Progression—a contemporary pop piano groove that is overflowing with good vibes.

The Magic Run is the ultimate piano run to captivate your audience's attention during your introduction, ending or anytime in between.

Learn 5 common ways that jazz pianists use diminished 7th chords to add variety, momentum and color to their piano arrangements and improv.

This month, we're learning about Art Tatum, a fascinating American pianist whose influence on jazz music is sometimes overlooked, yet legendary.

Level-up your jazz piano voicings for the 2-5-1 chord progression by exploring critical considerations in 5 levels—from beginner to pro!

Discover the beautiful sound of Jonny's favorite jazz piano chord—where it comes from, how to build it, and most importantly—how to use it!

Explore 4 progressive piano improvisation approaches to solo on Stevie Wonder's timeless R&B love ballad, "Ribbon in the Sky."

Play the top 5 Coldplay piano riffs and explore songwriting and the creative process behind the most successful band of the 21st century.

This month's featured piano player is Ray Charles. He was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, who is considered by many as one of the most iconic and influential artists in history.

Everything you need to know to play gospel piano with a contemporary sound and feel. Perfect for beginner church musicians and piano vocalists.

The Sharp Four Walkdown jazz chord progression adds an element of surprise to the Extended Turnaround...a must-know piano chord substitution!