Intermediate

Learn to solo confidently with the most important scale for piano improv that works on any song in any style over any chord progression.

In this course, you'll learn an original jazz ballad tune written by Yannick: Why Do I Fall in Love. Phrase by phrase, you'll learn the notes and rhythms, explore dynamics and articulation, decipher the harmony, and discover soloing techniques. Finally you'll combine all these techniques to perform this piece with expression.

In this course, you'll learn an original jazz ballad tune, Why Do I Fall in Love. Phrase by phrase, you'll learn the notes and rhythms, decipher the harmony, and discover soloing techniques. We also explain how to play with expression and add an intro and ending.

Full Arrangement

Lead Sheet Melody

A Section - Inversions

B Section - Inversions

Soloing Techniques

B Section - Stride & Guide Tones

Lead Sheet Chords

A Section - Stride & Guide Tones

Learn the 7 signs that plague amateur piano accompanists and then how to fix them with beautiful professional techniques and patterns!

Learn the 7 signs that plague amateur piano accompanists and then how to fix them with beautiful professional techniques and patterns!

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.

2-5-1 Accompaniment

G7 Diatonic Triad Soloing

Q&A

2-5-1 Diatonic Triad Soloing

Diatonic Triads

Dm7 Diatonic Triad Soloing