3 Slow Blues Piano Improv Techniques

Learn 3 techniques for slow blues piano improv, including blues chords, 12-bar blues form, the harmonized blues scale, 8th lines, triplet lines, and slides.

Jazz Ballad Composition

Learn how to compose an original jazz ballad. We’ll discuss a chord sheet, 3 left hand accompaniments, & compositional techniques like motifs, story arch, form, ornaments, counter-melodies, & harmony.

Jazz Swing Accompaniment 2

Learn 7 techniques to accompany a singer or instrumentalist on a jazz swing tune.  We’ll cover the the basic chords, rootless voicings, walking bass lines, quartal voicings, stride, and re-harmonization.

Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1

Learn 10 approaches to accompany a singer or instrumentalist on a jazz swing tune.  We’ll cover the best right hand chord options, 3 right hand rhythms, and 3 left hand bass line options.

Diminished & Half Dim 7th Chord Exercises

Learn and master half diminished and fully diminished 7th chords in all 12 keys. With inversions and practice exercises, you’ll build your confidence with these essential chords.

After You’ve Gone 2

Master advanced stride techniques with the classic tune, “After You’ve Gone.” You’ll discover how to stylize and embellish the melody while jumping with the left hand from root to chord.

After You’ve Gone 1

Learn stride with the classic tune, “After You’ve Gone.” Building from the lead sheet, you’ll discover the essential techniques to play like Fats Waller and James P Johnson.

4 Levels of Jazz Piano Harmony

Learn the 4 levels of jazz piano harmony so you can play any lead sheet. Topics include 7th chords, chord extensions, chord voicing, and passing chords.

Learn to Play 3 Blues Piano Runs

Learn to play 3 blues piano runs to take your blues improv to the next level. Runs include the Crunch Run, Turn-Run, & Gospel Slide Triplet Run.

2-5-1 7th Chord Exercises

Master the most important chord progression in jazz, the 2-5-1 progression, with 5 piano exercises using 7th chords in all 12 keys and in all inversions.