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
177 Courses
1019 Lessons
291 Smartsheets
Learn the essential tools for effective practice.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using the Upper and Lower Neighbor technique. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master Upper and Lower Neighbors, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use these beautiful passing tones to create a more interesting piano solo full of tension and resolution.
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: Roots
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 3rds
Upper & Lower Neighbors Explained
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 7ths
Putting it all Together
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 5ths
2-5-1 Accompaniment
6 Upper & Lower Neighbors Exercises
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using the Upper and Lower Neighbor technique. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master Upper and Lower Neighbors, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use these beautiful passing tones to create a more interesting piano solo full of tension and resolution.
Learn the essential tools to improve at memorizing music.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with Bebop scales. You'll learn 2 left hand accompaniments, 4 common grooves, and 3 bebop scales for soloing in the jazz style. Then we’ll practice various exercises for connecting scales and targeting chord tones to get that smooth jazzy solo sound.
Line Building: Targeting the 5th
Bebop Scales Explained
Bebop Scale Exercise 1: 6 Scale Degree Exercises
The 2-5-1 Chord Progression
Line Building: Targeting the Root
Line Building: Targeting the 3rd
Left Hand Accompaniments
