Lesson Run Time: 32 minutes / Release Date: 02/06/2015
In this lesson, you will get an inside look into creating a reharmonized, solo piano jazz arrangement of the pop tune “Every Breath You Take”. Topics include how to reharmonize chords, jazz theory, reading a lead sheet, and how to create comping and soloing ideas over a static (2 chords only) harmony.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Measure 1-6
Measure 7-15
Measure 16-24
Lesson Run Time: 31 minutes / Release Date: 07/11/2014
The secrets for creating rich chords and snappy endings, that are actually used on gigs by professional musicians, are revealed step-by-step.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Orange colored sky
Amen Ending
Stevie Ray Vaughan Blues
Up a minor 3rd
Chromatic Walk-down
Lesson Run Time: 34 minutes / Release Date: 07/11/2014
The secrets for creating rich chords and snappy endings, that are actually used on gigs by professional musicians, are revealed step-by-step.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Intro
A Train Ending
Basie Ending
Boogie Woogie Style
Ladybird-Changes
I-VI-II-V Ending
Lesson Run Time: 129 minutes / Release Date: 06/18/2011
In this lesson we will use the chord progression to Summer Samba to learn how to create that cool, relaxed Bossa Nova beat. We will also cover how to add fills and learn how to comp the chords if you are playing with a group.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Basic Bossa version
Basic Bossa version m7
Bassline with anticipation
Adding fills to Bossa groove
Chromatic Fills & 6ths
Chromatic Fills & 6ths
Bossa bassline fills
Bossa bassline fills
Comping Bossa chords
Comping Bossa chords
Bossa tag/turnaround
Bossa tag/turnaround
Bossa ending
Bossa ending
Lesson Run Time: 22 minutes / Release Date: 04/29/2014
Soon you will see many more “Willie Answers” mini lessons coming. The new member site will give you more direct access to Willie and more ability to get your questions about lessons answered. Here is one to get you started. There is NO MUSIC for the “Willie Answers” sections.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Using quartals pt 1
Using quartals pt 2
Using quartals pt 3
Lesson Run Time: 90 minutes / Release Date: 04/07/2010
In this lesson we will cover ALL of the modes of the Major scale and how to incorporate them into your soloing. This lesson is perfect for those who have gone through our 3 other improvisation volumes and want to improve their knowledge of modes and how to incorporate them into their playing.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Scales and Modes Intro
Modes of the Major scale
Modes with block chords
Mode usage
Ionian Mode
Dorian mode
Phyrgian
Lydian mode
Mixolydian
Aeolian mode (Blue Bossa)
Locrian mode
Using modes…Here is That Rainy Day
Commonality between modes
Here is That Raining Day…Improv
Creating chord scales
Lesson Run Time: 94 minutes / Release Date: 06/02/2009
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
What is Improvisation?
Elements of improvisation
Choose the right element for the moment
The Major scale and Major chords
Swing rhythm and the Major scale
Getting creative with the Major scale
In points and target notes
Adding space to your solo
Comping chords
Chord tones & available tensions
Strong beats and weak beats
Common Triplet Pattern
Expanding Your Chords
Tips & Wrap up
Lesson Run Time: 119 minutes / Release Date: 11/27/2008
Learn this Christmas song from start to finish. I cover picking out the melody, applying basic chords to the melody and then working out advanced harmonies. You’ll also learn my complete arrangement. Part of Piano Christmas 2008.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
The Melody
Basic Chords Part 1
Basic Chords Part 2
Basic Chords Part 3
Basic Chords Part 4
Basic Chords Part 5
Advanced Chords Intro
Advanced Chords Part 1
Advanced Chords Part 2
Advanced Chords Part 3
Advanced Chords Part 4
Advanced Chords Part 5
Advanced Chords Part 6
Advanced Chords *Tag*
Arrangement – Three Versions
Arrangement – Part 1
Arrangement – Part 2
Arrangement – Part 3
Arrangement – Part 4
Arrangement – Part 5
Arrangement – Part 6
Arrangement – Part 7
Arrangement – Part 8
Arrangement – Part 9
Arrangement – Part 10
Lesson Run Time: 129 minutes / Release Date: 01/01/2008
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
DVD601 Introduction
Singers And Their Books
Intros And Endings
Cueing
Tag Ending
Bullet Points
Duke Ending
I-vi-ii-V turnaround
I-vi-ii-V turnaround bassline
Comping & Voicings
The Melody
Phrasing
Chord Review
Review
1st Time
2nd Time
3rd Time
4th Time
Vocal Cues
No Band
Time Shift
Mixing Concepts
Merging Personalities
Soloing Concepts
Playalong 1
Playalong 2
Playalong 3
About Tish
Lesson Run Time: 57 minutes / Release Date: 01/01/2008
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Scorch Plug In
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Lesson Run Time: 130 minutes / Release Date: 01/01/2008
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Scorch Plug In
Introduction
The Blues Form
The Blues Form pt 1
The Blues Form pt 2
The Blues Form pt 3
Scales Used For Improv
Triads Sevenths and Inversions
Suspensions and Slash Chords
Sliding Crushing & Rolling Notes
Neighbor Chords
Adding The Left Hand
Grooves
Groove With Licks
Where To Go From Here
Lesson Run Time: 66 minutes / Release Date: 05/13/2016
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Rootless Chords
Improvisation Exercise
The Solo Pt 1
The Solo Pt 2
The Solo Pt 3
The Solo Pt 4
The Solo Pt 5
The Solo Pt 6