Learn how to transform piano lead sheets with chord extensions & alterations. Using 8 common chord progressions, you’ll understand how to apply these piano techniques to create a richer and more interesting sound.
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3 Steps to Play Piano Chord Clusters
Learn 3 steps to play soulful piano sounds using gorgeous chord clusters found in neo soul, R&B, contemporary pop and gospel music.
Piano Chord Substitution – The Complete Guide
Explore 5 levels of piano chord substitution techniques for all playing levels including diatonic subs, secondary dominants, 2-5-1’s and more!
3 Steps to Play Lounge Jazz Piano
Play lounge jazz piano to create the perfect mood whenever people gather. This sophisticated blend of bebop & blues is the perfect ambience for any occasion.
The Beginner Jazz Piano Practice Guide
How do jazz legends develop a powerful command of jazz piano skills? Not without a plan! Explore the 5 Pillars in our Jazz Piano Practice Guide.
Diatonic Chords – The Complete Guide
An essential guide for beginners pianists to master all diatonic chords in 3 months and play beautiful diatonic chord progressions on piano.
Chopin Prelude in Em
In this workshop, we’ll be analyzing Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor. Going phrase by phrase, we’ll learn the notes, analyze the harmony, explore the dynamics & mood, and discuss the compositional structure of this deeply emotional piece.
The Diminished Scale Demystified
Discover how to improvise jazz piano with the half-whole diminished scale (or “dominant diminished”), including scale exercises in all 12 keys.
Extreme Reharmonization: Play Any Note with Any Chord
Everything you need to know about reharmonization—what it is, how to do it, modern techniques, examples, exercises, charts and more!
5 Tips on Piano Accompaniment for Singers
Discover best practices in piano accompaniment for singers while exploring Erroll Garner’s timeless jazz standard, “Misty.”
Play Canon in D in 5 Easy Steps
Learn how to play Pachelbel’s famous canon in D in 5 easy steps on the piano! Make it your own using its beautiful melodies and chords.
Moonlight Sonata
In this workshop, we’ll be learning Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Going phrase by phrase, we’ll learn the notes, analyze the harmony, explore the dynamics & mood, and discuss the historical context of this beautiful sonata.
10 Ways To Spice Up A Chord Progression
To play piano with an original sound think “stylization, not complication.” Here are 10 ways to spice up a simple piano chord progression.
Create Inner Voice Movement for Jazz Piano
You’ve learned professional jazz piano voicings, but now what? Explore adding countermelody and tensions with beautiful inner voice movement.
All The Things You Are 2
In this course, we’ll learn an advanced arrangement of the jazz swing standard – All The Things You Are. Starting with the lead sheet, we’ll memorize the melody/chords, embellish the melody with shell voicings & chord extensions, learn a jazz swing bass line, and master a variety of soloing techniques.
How to Improvise Piano with 1 Scale
Minimize your improv materials to maximize your results. Explore 5 techniques for all levels to improvise on piano with just 1 scale!
Jazz Piano Chord Voicings – The Complete Guide
Learn 6 essential jazz piano chord voicings used by Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, George Shearing, and McCoy Tyner.
The Beginner Jazz Piano Accompaniment Guide
Learn essential techniques for beginner jazz piano accompaniment on one of the most iconic jazz forms of all time—Gerswhin’s “I Got Rhythm.”
Gymnopedie 1
In this workshop, we’ll be learning Erik Satie’s beautiful piece, Gymnopedie No 1. Going phrase by phrase, we’ll learn the notes, analyze the harmony, explore dynamics and articulation, and master a variety of compositional techniques.
Pachelbel Canon in D 2
In this course, we’ll create an advanced arrangement of the popular tune – Canon in D. We’ll start by reviewing the melodies & chords. Then we’ll learn a variety of accompaniment patterns, melodic embellishments, colorful chords, and soloing techniques. Lastly, we’ll learn how to play this tune with other instrumentalists.
Pachelbel Canon in D 1
In this course, we’ll learn how to play the popular tune – Canon in D. We’ll start by reviewing the basic melodies & chords. Then we’ll learn a variety of left hand accompaniments, right hand embellishments, and soloing techniques. Lastly, we’ll learn how to play this tune with other instrumentalists.
