The A Section of the tune repeats 3 times and so we can use passing chords to add interest to otherwise identical harmonic passages.
In this lesson we explore the head melody, comping voicings and improvisation over the tune “There Will Never Be Another You”.
In this lesson we explore the functional harmony of the tune “Moon River” to gain a deeper understanding of the chords and progressions.
This is a simplified foundations practice guide which focuses on the most important theory areas needed to progress onto the next courses.
In this lesson we create a beginner-focused arrangement of the tune “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
In this course we explore choro; one of Brazil’s most popular music genres. We examine the basic choro groove and cover 2 famous choro compositions.
In this lesson we drill UST 2 and UST 6 around all 12 keys. Both USTs contain a natural 13 which makes them related & interchangeable.
In this lesson we will create a solo piano arrangement of “What Is This Thing Called Love”, written by Cole Porter in 1929.
In a situation like a jam session or a gig where we haven’t decided how the tune will end, it’s good to know few common ways to end the tune.
Learning chord voicings is an important skill for the jazz pianist. In this lesson we cover a 5 step process for learning any chord voicing.