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Learn a punchy and upbeat pop contemporary tune that is tons of fun to play. This song features suspended chords, syncopated bass, key changes, and a big buildup to the final chorus.

Explore the sounds of John Williams, Hans Zimmer, & Danny Elfman in this improvisation based on the Film Improv Course. You’ll learn the progression and dozens of exciting melodic riffs.

A deep dive on Ragtime stylization using the tune America the Beautiful. Learn the stock Ragtime intro, forward rag rolls, reverse rag rolls, triplet rag rolls, ornaments, & the bass treatment.

Learn the building blocks of stride piano with this fun stride arrangement of Ode to Joy.  Discover how use triplet rolls, stride runs, turns, & stride harmony as we dissect each note of the arrangement.

Learn how to infuse Funk, Blues, & Gospel with the tune Swag Time. Discover techniques like Blues blocked chords, Funky 4ths, boogie octaves, rolls, harmonized turns, and other improv techniques.

Master this flashy ragtime rendition of Jingle Bells, arranged by Disneyland Main Street Pianist Johnny Hodges!  Learn the Christmas “Bell” Introduction, Rag Rolls, Bass Crossover, and more.

Make your friend’s birthday party unforgettable with Happy Birthday in 7 fun styles. We’ll explore traditional, Latin Samba, Swing, Stride, Ragtime, Bass Cross-over, & Broadway Kickline.

1950s Rock and Roll Piano in the style of Jerry Lee Lewis, including essential Rock and Roll left hand bass techniques & Rock riffs, like slides, tremolos, glissandos, smash licks, & more.

Learn a jazz-infused blues piece with walking bass lines, bebop soloing, and blues riffs. A hard-driving piece not for the faint of heart, but worth learning every measure.

Achieve an exciting, big, full blues sound with the Burlesque Blues Groove as we practice over the 12-bar blues form.

Achieve an exciting, big, full blues sound with the Burlesque Blues Groove as we practice over the 12-bar blues form.

Here are the top 10 reasons that I see classical pianists struggle to play jazz, plus tips on how to overcome these.

Learn how to play a jazz piano lead sheet in 4 easy steps. You will learn the melody, walking bass line, rootless voicings, and the full arrangement.

Learn the Dominant Diminished scale to improvise on Dominant 7th chords for a jazzy sound.

Learn the Dominant Diminished scale to improvise on Dominant 7th chords for a jazzy sound.

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