Learn a simple trick for connecting Major 7 chords using the 2-Note-Drop technique.
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Jazz Piano: How to Comp with Upper Structure Triads
Start comping like a jazz pro! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to construct rich piano voicings for jazz piano and how to comp with upper structure triads.
How to Use Guide Tones for Jazz Piano
Learn how to comp over the Cycle of 5ths Progression using the Guide Tone, or 3-7 approach.
Play R&B Piano With Only 3 Chords
In this tutorial, you’ll learn 3 nice and easy R&B piano chords, also usable in soul/smooth jazz. As well as a chord progression utilizing major 7th chords!
Play Rootless Voicings On A Jazz Piano Ballad
If you want to get that lush cocktail sound like you’d hear at a classy lounge, then you need to know how to play rootless voicings on a jazz piano ballad.
Play Shell Chords On A Jazz Piano Ballad
Stuck with playing root position chords in the left hand? Level up your accompaniment voicings on the piano using easy shell chords on a jazz ballad!
Jazz Piano Block Chords & Drop 2 Chords
Exploring the chords from Misty, learn 2 approaches to harmonize a jazz ballad: Block Chords and Drop 2 Voicings.
How to Use 9th Chords for Jazz Piano
Harmonize the chord progression from Misty with beautiful inverted 9th chords.
Dominant 7th Chord Exercises
Master your Dominant 7th chords with 17 exercises to easily play them all. We’ll explore each chord from multiple angles, including the Circle of 5ths, chromatically, with inversions, & progressions.
America the Beautiful Rag Challenge
Learn America the Beautiful in a Ragtime Style. Starting with the lead sheet, we apply rag rolls and the ragtime-stride left hand. An essential Ragtime course!
Coloring Dominant Chords – Upper Structures 2
Discover 5 Upper Structure Triads that you can use to harmonize any dominant. This course is a must if you want to comp (accompany) in a jazz style.
Coloring Dominant Chords – Extensions 1
Transform how you comp (accompany) over Dominant 7 chords in a jazz or blues tune. We explore how to build chords with extensions, most common positions, groove patterns, & jamming with a band.
Jonny’s Jumpin Boogie
The complete course for all playing levels on how to play Boogie Woogie. In this course, we cover Boogie chords, the form, left hand techniques, and classic Boogie riffs.
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 2
Master jazz walking bass lines with 9 different approaches used by the pros. We’ll work through one of the most common jazz progressions using techniques like 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, and tritones.
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 1
Learn 9 techniques for walking jazz bass lines, including outlining chords, chromatic connectors, 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, & more.
Cycle of Fifths in 3 Jazz Styles 2
Explore the Cycle of 5ths Progression in 3 Jazz Styles: Swing, Bossa Nova, & Cocktail Piano (Jazz Ballad). An essential course for comping on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon.
Cycle of Fifths in 3 Jazz Styles 1
Stylize the Cycle of 5ths Progression in Swing, Latin Bossa Nova, & Jazz Ballad. An essential course if you want to comp on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, & All the Things You Are.
The Jazz Ballad Challenge 2
Learn how to create a gorgeous cocktail jazz ballad with Stride-Ballad left hand techniques, rootless voicings, and right hand embellishment using extensions, fills, runs, and more.
The Jazz Ballad Challenge 1
The most comprehensive course on Cocktail Jazz (Jazz Ballads). Discover how to develop a lead sheet, stylize the left hand, harmonize the right hand, add fills, & improvise.
Dominant 7th Chord Theory and Application
In this comprehensive course on Dominant 7 Chords, you’ll learn how to build Dominant 7 Chords, the Chord Symbols, all 12 Dominant 7 Chords, 4 tunes to practice them with, & the most common Dominant 7 progressions.
The Sentimental Progression 2
Learn the sad progression used in hundreds of different songs. Discover the chords, harmonization approaches, 7 accompaniments with song examples, & improv techniques.
