Membership Required

Subscribe to a membership plan for full access to this show and learning resources!

Start Your Free Trial

Instructor
Jonny May
Q&A
1:00:00
10/16/2019 10:00 am (PST)

In the October 2019 Q&A, Jonny answered all of your questions about the piano and music in general.

07:40 – Q: When can we watch Bossa collab or Hodges interview?

09:49 – Q: What mode is the Halloween challenge in?

13:24 – Q: Backing Track – Halloween collab?

14:56 – Q: Getting through a tune without making mistakes?

18:54 – Q: Demonstrate how to emulate funk guitar strum?

20:41 – Q: Can you point out the difference between the different blues courses?

23:35 – Q: How to play the bass pattern in the stride section of “Happy Birthday”?

27:18 – Q: Option to ask questions on camera today?

29:03 – Q: Accompaniment chords for Halloween collaboration?

30:02 – Q: Increase number of characters with writing questions during Q and A?

31:12 – Q: Mini lesson on Halloween version of “Happy Birthday”?

37:42 – Q: 10 pieces of blue book to do in jazz ballad style?

40:55 – Q: Keep repeat practising what we have already learnt?

42:07 – Q: Do a quick tip on how to play Elton John’s “Saturday is Alright for Fighting”?

42:43 – Q: Problem playing “1950’s rock n roll at medium tempo?

47:37 – Q: How do you play the run at the end of “Sway”?

52:55 – Q: Any lessons on church modes?

53:59 – Q: Tips on fingering with improvising in scales?

57:03 – Q: How to remember and improve scales learnt? How long to practise scales each day?

59:51 – Q: How to accompany “Blue Bayou” in the key of F?

1:02:44 – Q: How long to practise for, which is the best course on Alfred?

1:03:30 – Q: Where to place off-beat accents in Bossa solo?

1:07:08 – Q: What are the ways to finish off improvisations?

1:09:09 – Q: What is the difference between the note being 2nd or a 9th?

1:12:08 – Q: What sharps and flats are in “Happy Birthday”?

1:12:31 – Q: Break down the style used by Jim Brickman?

1:16:51 – Q: When will the Bossa collaboration video be available?

1:17:53 – Q: Is there a course on stock endings? Intros and Outros?

Office Hours (October 1)

Office Hours are an opportunity to get interactive feedback from a professional piano coach!

Member Circle (September 30)

“Member Circle” is a zoom meeting led by a Community Leader where students will have the opportunity to share their breakthrough moments with each other and discuss a particular theme.

Monthly Update (September 2024)

In September, we released 3 new Courses, 4 Quick Tips, 8 Smart Sheets, 8 Backing Tracks, and more!

Join Us

Get instant access to this Show and other member features with a PWJ membership!


Guided Learning Tracks

View guided learning tracks for all music styles and skill levels

Progress Tracking

Complete lessons and courses as you track your learning progress

Downloadable Resources

Download Sheet Music and Backing Tracks

Community Forums

Engage with other PWJ members in our member-only community forums

Become a better piano player today. Try us out completely free for 14 days!

Get Started