Advanced
These tracks are for more seasoned players who are ready to take their playing to the next level. All styles and learning focus topics are covered.
Advanced Content
172 Courses
988 Lessons
282 Smartsheets
Sentimental Progression
Turnaround Progression
Misty Progression
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.
This month, we'll learn about the charismatic jazz musician Fats Waller and his contributions to the fun stride piano style.
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.
This month we celebrate the contributions of Herbie Hancock to jazz as a living art form with inspiring quotes, must-see performances and more!
Everything you need to know about reharmonization—what it is, how to do it, modern techniques, examples, exercises, charts and more!
Everything you need to know about reharmonization—what it is, how to do it, modern techniques, examples, exercises, charts and more!
A PWJ tribute to the life and legacy of International Jazz Hero Beegie Adair, whose inspiring jazz piano career stretched over 6 decades! In honor of some of the great contributors to jazz as an art form, this blog recognizes Beegie Adair, an American jazz pianist and bandleader whose influence and talent resonated with jazz enthusiasts all over the world.
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.
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.
Intro & Outro
Melody & Variation
Adding Swing Feel
Adding the 3rd & 7th
Adding the 5th & 9th
All About That Bass
7th Chords
Solo Techniques & Exercises
