Jazz Standard Workshop: Arranging & Performing “The Song Is You”
$49.00 – $98.00
Description
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Jazz Standard Workshop: Arranging & Performing “The Song Is You”
Have you ever opened a fake book and wanted to turn a lead sheet into something beautiful, expressive, and uniquely your own?
You can play the melody. You know the chords. But how do you turn that into a full, polished performance?
This summer, you’ll learn how.
This live 8-week course (4 recorded lessons and 4 live coaching sessions) will guide you step-by-step in transforming a jazz standard into your own unique arrangement. Whether you’re a hobbyist or more serious student, this course will help you sound polished, intentional, and expressive.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- Shell chords and lead sheet interpretation—a strong foundation for arranging
- Rootless voicings and voice leading to add movement and sophistication
- Reharmonization techniques to personalize the harmony
- Simple intros, endings, and turnarounds for performance polish
- How to weave together melody, chords, and rhythm into a complete solo piano arrangement
How the Course Works:
- Week 1: Recorded Lesson #1
- Week 2: Live Coaching Session #1
- Week 3: Recorded Lesson #2
- Week 4: Live Coaching Session #2
- Week 5: Recorded Lesson #3
- Week 6: Live Coaching Session #3
- Week 7: Recorded Lesson #4
- Week 8: Live Coaching Session #4
Each lesson builds on the last, so you’re making progress step-by-step. You’ll always know what to focus on and never feel overwhelmed.
Is This Course for You?
- Pianists who want to move beyond just reading charts
- Players looking to build a repertoire of arranged jazz standards
- Students who want to deepen their understanding of voicings and form
- Anyone who wants to sound more musical, more intentional, and more confident
Why Add Live Coaching?
The recorded lessons give you the tools. The live coaching helps you actually use them—with my direct guidance every step of the way.
- Ask me questions about anything you’re stuck on
- Get feedback on your playing in real time
- Stay motivated and on track with weekly accountability
Students in live coaching sessions make faster progress and feel more confident. It’s like having a private teacher—at a fraction of the cost.
Just the Lessons
Perfect for students who want to learn on their own schedule.
- Access to all 4 recorded lessons
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Learn at your own pace, anytime
- No live sessions—fully self-paced
Lessons + Live Coaching with Willie
Ideal if you want feedback, accountability, and real-time support.
- Everything in “Just the Lessons”
- 4 Live group coaching sessions with Willie
- Ask questions and get direct feedback
- Recordings available if you can’t attend live
Premier Members: If you’re a Jazzedge Academy Premier member, you get full access to this course at no cost (if it runs). No need to purchase. But if you want to keep the course and download materials, you must purchase it here.
Additional information
| Choose Format | Just the Lessons (No Live Coaching) – $49, Lessons + Live Coaching with Willie – $98 |
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