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
180 Courses
1034 Lessons
296 Smartsheets
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
Putting it All Together
Chord Reharmonization & Fills
Minimize your improv materials to maximize your results. Explore 5 techniques for all levels to improvise on piano with just 1 scale!
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.
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.
Scales & Chords
Right Hand Embellishments
Melodies
Left Hand Accompaniment
