"Georgia on My Mind" – Jazz Piano Improvisation Welcome to this lesson on jazz improvisation using "Georgia on My Mind" as our study piece. In this session, we explore the essential techniques for crafting a rich and expressive solo over this jazz standard. We cover major and minor blues scales, chord tone arpeggios, grace notes, […]
Learn common substitutions for the 12 bar blues in C. We explore diminished chords, walk-ups, iv minor chord, backdoor 251s, and chromatic dominants.
Drown In My Own Tears – Slow Blues Breakdown Welcome to this lesson where we explore the harmony and stylistic elements of the slow blues tune "Drown In My Own Tears." This lesson is perfect for pianists looking to deepen their understanding of blues harmony, voicings, and improvisation techniques within the 12/8 slow blues feel. […]
A beginner’ guide to funk piano with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Blues.
Take a musical journey to New Orleans with Grammy winning funk and RnB musician Jon Cleary. This seminar covers blues and funk tips for beginner students.
Live Q&A with Jon Cleary. Join Jon for a deep dive into blues, funk, and R&B to explore the soul of New Orleans piano styles.
Learn how to structure a full slow slow blues performance. We explore techniques for introductions, the verse, improvised sections, and endings.
Learn Charlie Parker’s iconic ‘Billie’s Bounce’. Discover how to interpret the melody, voicings for comping, and different options for improvisation and soloing.
Learn voicings, phrasing, and soulful improvisation techniques to enhance your blues playing – perfect for pianists who want to master the feel of slow blues.
New Orleans Piano Styles – The Groove & Feel Welcome to this deep dive into the unique piano style of New Orleans! In this lesson, we explore the rhythmic and harmonic characteristics that define New Orleans piano playing, with insights from Jon Cleary. New Orleans is home to a rich musical heritage, and the piano […]
An open Q&A session with blues and funk musician Jon Cleary. Submit your questions in advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.
An open Q&A session with Jon Cleary. Ask Jon your burning questions on all things blues, funk, and RnB and tune in for some groovy New Orleans Piano performances.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk musician Jon Cleary. Submit your questions in advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance. Tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Piano.
An open Q&A session with Jon Cleary. Ask Jon your burning questions on all things blues, funk, and RnB and tune in for some groovy New Orleans Piano performances.
A blues Q&A session with Grammy winner and blues veteran Jon Cleary. Ask Jon your burning questions on all things blues, funk, and RnB.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Blues.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Blues.
Explore the nuances of New Orleans Blues with Grammy winner and veteran bluesman Jon Cleary. Suitable for all levels of players – tune in to learn some funky blues piano.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Blues.
Join a blues workshop with PianoGroove’s Grammy-winning blues, funk and RnB pianist – Jon Cleary. Ask your burning blues and funk related questions to Jon and watch some funky blues demonstrations.
In this live seminar we discuss the slow blues style. Davell will share some tips, ticks, and techniques to improve your slow blues performance.
In this seminar we explore the playing style of the great blues, gospel, and soul pianist – Ray Charles. Hosted by gospel blues specialist Davell Crawford, we discuss harmony, melody, and apply to well-known tunes.
