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Learn to play authentic New Orleans blues piano in the style of Dr. John, Fats Domino, and Professor Longhair. There's a party in this lesson!
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords - plus their inversions. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify the melody, add in the bass, and fill in the missing harmony.
Learn to embellish any tune like a pro by adding rich passing chords with the tritone substitution technique—a complete guide for all levels.
In this course, we'll learn how to play the iconic jazz swing standard - All The Things You Are. Starting with the lead sheet, we’ll memorize the melody/chords, embellish the melody with rhythmic accompaniment, learn a jazz swing bass line, master a variety of improv & soloing techniques, and more!
In this course, we'll learn how to play the famous bossa nova jazz standard - Girl From Ipanema. Starting with the lead sheet, we’ll memorize the melody/chords, apply the bossa nova groove, embellish the right hand melody, master a variety of improv & soloing techniques, and more!
Learn 4 steps to play beautiful neo soul piano chords. Then, seamlessly connect diatonic and borrowed chords using the common tone technique.
Want to learn how to make a chord sound jazzy? Master 3 simple formulas to play advanced jazz piano voicings, even if you're a beginner.
Fast is fun! There's just something exhilarating about pushing things to the limit. Learn to play piano with lightening-fast speed today!
"What should I be practicing?" Include these 5 pillars of piano practice every day for a well-rounded routine to take you to the next level!
Learn a beginner arrangement of "Jingle Bells" like no other with Jonny's simple jazz piano arrangement of this holiday classic.
In this workshop, we'll learn a fun swing arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Discover how to transform the lead sheet with different rhythms, bass lines, reharmonizations, and melodic fills.
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify chords that fit with each melody.
Learn to play "Silent Night" in a jazz ballad style with diatonic 7th chords, extensions, alterations, secondary dominants & reharmonization.
No ending? No problem! Learn these 7 beautiful endings for jazz tunes to hold your audience's attention to the last note every time!
In this workshop, we’ll take some classic holiday tunes and learn to identify the melodies, 7th chords, and inner voicings. Then we’ll apply various styles to each tune. By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to sit at the piano and entertain your friends & family for the holidays!
Learn simple and effective ways to create hip jazz piano chord substitutions.
In this workshop, we'll learn how to play holiday tunes by ear. We’ll master the melodies, chords, bass notes, harmonies, and apply various accompaniment techniques.
Learn to transform any hymn into a gospel piano arrangement with these essential gospel piano techniques on "Amazing Grace."
Learn the bossa nova chord progression and melt into the Brazilian jazz piano sound pioneered by composer Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Halloween is simply way more fun when you add these spooky sounds to your piano bag of tricks.
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triad inversions. We'll be arpeggiating triads in order to hear the intervals that make up each chord. Then we'll go through song examples to train our ear in a progressive, step-by-step way.
