PIANO COURSE
THE WELL ROUNDED PIANIST
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The Well Rounded Pianist Course
The Well-Rounded Pianist Course contains the entire Sound of Emotions curriculum from absolute beginner to advanced level. If your goal is to become a pianist, this practice plan is for you. We will cover Jazz, Blues, Pop, Contemporary Piano, Funk, and Latin music. My experience is that you need to know a little bit of everything in order to survive as a musician. Our aim is to be a musician first and then a specialist. This approach will help you to find a connection between the styles, merge them, and elegantly move in between them.
My method: explaining music with music.
- Full access to the complete Course from day 1
- 589 Lessons
- 908 Pages of downloadable Sheet Music
- 138 Play along Tracks
- 13 Practice Plans
Is this Course right for You?
Does any of this sound like you?
- I learned some piano as a kid, but I don’t remember anything
- I can improvise but my melodies are boring
- I can improvise freely, but I can’t accompany myself with chords
- I have some basic knowledge, but my left-hand skills are very limited
- I can read sheet music, but I can’t play music from a lead sheet
- I can improvise, but I can’t express my emotions with it
- I can improvise interesting melodies, but only in A minor
- I can improvise blues, but I struggle to push myself to the next level
- My solo piano blues skills are pretty impressive, but I find it difficult to play together with jazz musicians
- I feel comfortable to improvise with blues scales, but it just sounds weird when I try to improvise with other scales
- I am practicing jazz piano for a while now, and I know what should I practice, I just don’t know how.
If yes we’ve got you covered.
“Thanks so much. I am learning so much from you and enjoy every time I sit down and play your lessons. You show things I always wanted to know but couldn’t figure out how to do. Thank you isn’t even enough!”
Kathy
The Structure of the Well-Rounded Pianist Course
Who is this module for?
If you have never played the piano before, start on lesson 1 and go from there. If you have some previous knowledge, at least look through each lesson and make sure you fill the criteria required before you decide to move on to the next one.
What will this module teach me?
You will learn about sight reading, how to practice, the basics of rhythm and improvisation, and a bit about music composition.
How long will it take me to complete Module 1?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 2 or 3 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 2 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move to the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 2.
Part 1 (aka Essential skills)
I. The Best Way to Practice and Move Forward with the Curriculum
- How to Practice: Sight Reading
- How to Deal with Mistakes
- How to Practice Improvisation
II. Sight Reading and Coordination Exercises
- The Piano Keyboard
- Posture at the Piano & Fingering
- Sight Reading (Fast Track)
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 1
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 2
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 3
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 4
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 5
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 6
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 7
- Sight Reading Exercises – Part 8
- Sight Reading Challenge
III. Rhythm workout
- Rhythm Exercises – Part 1
- Rhythm Exercises – Part 2
- Rhythm Exercises – Part 3
- Rhythm Exercises – Part 4
IV. Easy Etudes
- Easy Etudes and Variations
V. Composition
- Making Music with the Core Lessons (Easy)
Part 2 (aka “I have completed every lesson in part 1”)
I. Sight Reading and Coordination Exercises
- Challenging Esplosivo Songs
II. Improvisation
- Basic Improvisation Exercises Part 1
- Basic Improvisation Exercises Part 2
- Basic Improvisation Exercises Part 3
- Basic Improvisation Exercises Part 4
III: Etudes
- Quarter Notes with Quarter Notes
- Colors
- Whole Notes with Eighth Notes
- Up and Down
IV. Composition
- Making Music with the Core Lessons – Medium
V. Rhythm Mastery (Continues in module 2)
- Preparatory Exercise
- Exercise 1
- Exercise 2
- Exercise 3
- Paradiddles on Piano – Level 1
VI. Playing with a Band
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 1-1
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 1-2
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson in module 1, you are ready for module 2. At this point you are still a beginner, but you have acquired some important knowledge about the basics.
If you came into this course with previous knowledge make sure you completed the requirements for each lesson in module 1 before you proceed to the first lesson of Module 2.
What would this module teach me?
You will learn more about improvisation, sight reading and rhythm. In addition you will start learning about blues and how to play with the band.
How long will it take me to complete module two?
If you are a very dedicated student you can finish this module in 4 to 6 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 3 months to complete it.
How will I know if I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 3.
Part 1 (aka “I am done with module 1 and I am ready to learn a bit more about improvisation”)
I. Improvisation
- Come on, Let’s go (easy)
- Five-Finger Scale Exercises (A Minor)
- Five-Finger Improvisation Exercises (A minor)
II. Theory and Sight Reading Exercises
- The Flat Sign
- Half notes with Quarter notes
- Half notes with Eighth Notes
- Swinging the Eighths & The Natural Sign
- Half Notes with Swinging Eighth Notes
- On and Off Beat
- Learn to Read Notes with Sharp and Flat
- Don’t Be Sad – Easy version
- Don’t Be Sad – Practice (Contemporary)
- Don’t Be Sad – Performance (Contemporary)
- Don’t Be Sad – Practice (Swing)
- Don’t Be Sad – Performance (Swing)
Part 2 (aka “I have learned a bit more about improvisation and I am now ready to learn the blues”)
I. Improvisation
- Five-Finger Scale Exercises (A minor Blues)
- Five-Finger Improvisation Exercises (A minor Blues)
- Five-Finger Scale Exercises (A minor Pentatonic)
- Five-Finger Improvisation Exercises (A minor Pentatonic)
II. Rhythm Workout
- Rhythm Workout Easy
- Rhythm Workout Medium
- Rhythm Workout Hard
III. Blues Licks
- Blues Licks (Part 1)
- Blues Licks (Part 2)
- How to Improvise with Blues Licks
- How to Build a Complete Solo
IV. Rhythm Mastery (Continuation from module 1)
- Exercise 4
- Exercise 5
- Paradiddles on Piano – Level 2
- Solo Piano Part 1-1
- Solo Piano Part 1-2 (Improvisation)
V. Playing with a Band
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 2-1
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 2-2
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson in module 2, you are ready for module 3. At this point you are still a beginner, but you are entering the last half of the beginner course.
If you came into this course with previous knowledge make sure you completed the requirements for each lesson in module 2.
What will this module teach me?
This module lays heavy emphasis on rhythm and improvisation.
How long will it take me to complete Module 3?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 2 to 4 weeks. Most likely it will take you up to 2 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on to the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 4.
I. Jam with your friends
- Blues Duet: Comping Patterns
- Blues Duet: Comping and Improvisation
- Duet Part (Pop & New Age)
- Duet Part (Swing)
II. Songs (My Compositions)
- I’m gonna explode
- Come on, Let’s go (Medium)
- Giant Butterfly
- Giant Butterfly (Virtual Piano version)
- You Must Be Joking
- Why Not?
III. Composition
- How to Put Together a Simple Song
IV. Scale Workouts
- 8 Exercises to Practice Blues Scales
- Blues Scale Exercises (A minor Blues)
V. Expanding Rhythm Vocabulary for Improvisation
- Rhythm & Improvisation (Easy)
- Rhythm & Improvisation (Medium)
- Rhythm & Improvisation (Hard)
VI. Rhythm Mastery
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 6
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 7
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 8
- Rhythm Mastery: Solo Piano Part 2-1
- Rhythm Mastery: Solo Piano Part 2-2
- Paradiddles on Piano – Level 3
VII. Play with a Band
- Play with a band: Rhythm Workout Part 3-1
- Play with a band: Rhythm Workout Part 3-2
VIII. Test your skills
- CheckPoint 1: Free Improvisation (Blues)
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson in module 3, you are ready for module 4. This is the last module of the beginner course. Once you are done you can start on the first module of the intermediate course.
What will this module teach me?
This module lays heavy emphasis on intervals, triads, voicings, voice leading, and mastering the swing feel.
How long will it take me to complete Module 4?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 2 to 4 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 2 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 5.
I. Rhythm Workout & Improvisation
- Part 1: 8th Notes Workout
- Part 2: 8th Note Rest Workout (Beat 1)
- Part 3: 8th Note Rest Workout (Beat 2)
- Part 4: 8th Note Rest Workout (Beat 3)
- Part 5: 8th Note Rest Workout (Beat 4)
- Part 6: 8th Note Rest Workout (Random)
II. Intervals Part 1
- Intervals and Triads
- Intervals and Emotions
- Minor 2nd Experiment
- Minor 2nd Experiment: Play-Along
- Major 2nd Experiment
- Major 2nd Experiment: Play-Along
- Minor 3rd Experiment
- Minor 3rd Experiment: Play-Along
- Major 3rd Experiment
- Major 3rd Experiment: Play-Along
- Perfect 4th Experiment
- Perfect 4th Experiment: Play-Along
- Tritone Experiment
- Tritone Experiment: Play-Along
III. Major Chords
- Major Triad Etude (Root Position)
- Major Triad Etude (Arpeggios)
- Major Triad Etude (First Inversion)
- Major Triad Etude (Second Inversion)
- Major Triad Etude (Arpeggios: Two Octaves)
- Major Triad Etude (Root Position, 1st & 2nd Inversion)
- Major Triad Etude (Voice Leading, Grooves)
- Smooth Voice Leading
- Voice Leading Theory
- Minor Triads and Inversions
- Major 7th Chords – Root Position
IV. Minor Chords
- Minor Triad Etude
- Minor Triad Etude Arpeggios (One Octave)
V. Beautiful Chords
- Open Triad Etude (Ear Training)
- 9th Chords Etude (Ear Training)
- Slash Chords (Major 7th)
- Sus4 Chords Etude (Ear Training)
- Comping with Open Triads (Silent Night)
VI. Intervals Part 2
- Perfect 5th Experiment
- Perfect 5th Experiment: Play-Along
- Minor 6th Experiment
- Minor 6th Experiment: Play-Along
- Major 6th Experiment
- Major 6th Experiment: Play-Along
- Minor 7th Experiment
- Minor 7th Experiment: Play-Along
- Major 7th Experiment
- Major 7th Experiment: Play-Along
- Perfect Octaves Experiment
- Perfect Octaves Experiment: Play-Along
VII. Rhythm Mastery
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 9
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 10
- Rhythm Mastery: Exercise 11
- Rhythm Mastery: Solo Piano Part 3
- Rhythm Mastery: Practice Session (Solo Piano Part 3)
- Rhythm Mastery: Solo Piano Part 4
- Rhythm Mastery: Practice Session (Solo Piano Part 4)
- Paradiddles on Piano – Level 4
- Paradiddles on Piano – Free Improvisation
- Paradiddles on Piano – Improvisation – Part 2
VIII. Playing with a Band
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 4-1
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 4-2
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 5-1
- Playing with a Band: Rhythm Workout Part 5-2
Congratulations, you are done with the beginner course! Take a moment to appreciate how far you have come, and be proud of what you have accomplished so far. 🙂
Take the rest of the day off, eat your favorite meal and have some ice-cream for dessert, you deserve it! And get ready to start the Intermediate Course in the next few days.
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson of the previous modules (and have eaten a hefty portion of your favorite meal, as well as a few scoops of ice-cream) you are now ready to start the Intermediate Course. Keep following the same procedure as before – look at every lesson, and make sure you fill the requirements before you move on to the next one.
What will this module teach me?
In this first module of the intermediate course you will learn more complex left hand patterns. We will move a bit away from blues and start studying minimalist and contemporary classical music. This module focuses on teaching you to express more melancholic emotions with your music.
How long will it take me to complete Module 5?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 6 to 8 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 3 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 6.
I. The Best Way to Practice and Move Forward with the Curriculum
- How to Practice: Sight Reading
- How to Deal with Mistakes
- How to Practice: Improvisation
II. Sight Reading and Coordination Exercises
- Learning to Count
- Preparatory Right Hand Exercises
- Preparatory Left Hand Exercises
- Whole Note Minuet No. 1
- Whole Note Minuet No. 2
- Half Note Minuet
- Half Note Minuet No. 2
- Quarter Note Minuet No. 1
- Quarter Note Minuet No. 2
III. Basic Improvisation Exercises
- Finish the Phrase (B minor)
- Finish the Phrase (C major7)
- Starting a Phrase (E minor)
- Vertical Improvisation – EASY
- Vertical Improvisation – MEDIUM
- Play and rest approach
IV. Create your first contemporary composition based on Triads
- The 9th and the Good 9th song
- Contemporary Music technique
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson in module 5, you are ready for module 6.
What will this module teach me?
In this module you will learn to play from lead sheets and create your own left-hand patterns. We will go into a deeper exploration of rhythm and into latin jazz improvisation.
How long will it take me to complete Module 6?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 6 to 8 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 3 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move to the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 7.
I. Sight Reading
- Eighth Notes Minuet
- C#-7b5 Minuet
- Dotted Half Notes Minuet
- Dotted Quarter Notes Minuet
- Eighth Note Rest Minuet
- 7th Chord Minuet
II. Compositional Improvisation
Collect your favorite parts from the etudes you have learned so far, and mix them up. There is no right or wrong way to do this, as long as you do it :). All the core lessons are in the key of E minor, so whatever you decide to glue together will fit, no worries.
- Making music with core lessons
III. Left-Hand Accompaniment
- Left-hand Accompaniment
- Six Left-Hand Variations (Lead Sheet)
- Six Left-Hand Variations (Sheet Music)
- How to Use Broken Chords
IV. Rhythm Mastery – Drum Exercises
- Exercise 12
- Exercise 13
- Exercise 14
V. Rhythm Mastery – E Minor Workout
- E Minor Arpeggios – Solo Piano
- E Minor Arpeggios – Isolation
- E Minor Arpeggios – Integration
- E Minor Arpeggios – Improvisation
- E Minor Arpeggios – All in One (Brazilian Jazz Piano Trio)
V. Rhythm Mastery – Paradiddles
- 7 Melancholic (Rhythm) Exercises
- Paradiddles Level 5
VI. Rhythm Mastery – Three against Two
- 3:2 – Etude No. 1
- 3:2 – Etude No. 2
VI. Playing with a Band – Jazz
- Comping Part 1-1
- Comping Part 1-2
Who is this module for?
If you have completed every lesson in module 6, you are ready for module 7.
What will this module teach me?
This module focuses almost exclusively on improvisation and composition.
How long will it take me to complete Module 7?
If you are a very dedicated student, you can finish this module in 6 to 8 weeks. Most likely it will take you more or less 3 months to complete it.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 8.
In addition, in the last lesson of this module you will have the possibility to send in a video of your playing to be reviewed by David.
I. Improvisation
- 5 Common Beginner Mistakes
- 2 Common Intermediate Mistakes
- Short Phrases
- Different Orders
- Rhythm
- Chord Tones
- Chord Tones 2
- Vary the Register
- Vary the Register (Advanced)
- Duet Part (Pop, Blues, Contemporary)
- How to Build an Interesting Solo
- Think Outside the Box
- Test your Skills: Playing From Lead Sheet
II. Minor Triad Workout
- Open Triads Theory
- Open Triads Etude
- Minor Triad Etude (Arpeggios: Two Octaves)
III. Contemporary Piano Pieces (+ Improvisation)
- Glass (Main Theme)
- Glass (Improvisation)
- Someone Who Looks Like You (Main Theme)
- Someone Who Looks Like You (Improvisation)
- Someone Who Looks Like You (Ending)
- It’s a Grand Illusion (Main Theme)
- It’s a Grand Illusion (Improvisation)
- It’s a Grand Illusion (Ending)
IV. Rhythm
- Rhythm Workout No. 1
- Rhythm Workout No. 1 (Finish the Phrase)
- Rhythm Workout No. 2
- Rhythm Workout No. 2 (Finish the Phrase)
V. Test your skills
- Free Improvisation (Contemporary)
Who is this module for?
Up until this point we have only explored the keys of E minor and A minor. In module 8 you will go through every single of the twelve keys in both major and minor.
What will this module teach me?
This module will teach you 24 songs, each in a different key. In addition you will learn, in a practical and musical way, the necessary theory behind each key.
How long will it take me to complete Module 8?
This module is more of a reference guide to playing in every key. I recommend you spend time exploring all the different keys, but you do not have to complete every single lesson from the first to the last one.
Use the different exercises and the theory behind them to explore and learn more about each specific key. Ideally you should spend between 4 and 8 weeks in this module, but there is enough material here to keep you busy for up to a year (if you decide to explore and complete every single lesson). This is a very extensive module.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
You do not have to complete every single lesson, but you should at least complete the lessons on C major, C minor, Bb Major, G Minor and F Major, as that will be a requirement to start the next module.
This is the last module of the intermediate course, so once you are done with the compulsory lessons in this module you will be ready to move on to the first module of the advanced course.
Part 1
You must complete these 7 lessons before you move forward to the rest of the module.
Making Music with the Basics
- Scales
- Triads & Inversions
- Chord Progressions
- Comping Techniques
- Comping (Freestyle)
- Improvisation with Open Voicings
- Rhythm and Coordination
Part 2
Here are the lessons in every single major and minor key. Feel free to explore all of them, but you do not have to complete every single lesson. Remember: The lessons on C major, C minor, Bb Major, G minor and F major are compulsory so you must complete them before you are ready to move on to the next module.
Ia. C Major Workout (Compulsory)
- C major Workout (Basics)
- Let Her Come
- Lazy Days
- Lazy Days Improvisation Boxes
- Lazy Days – Blues Licks
Ib. A Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- A minor Workout (Basics)
- Toxic Dragon
- Radioactive Dragon
IIa. G Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- G Major Workout (Basics)
- G Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- G Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
IIb. E Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- E minor Workout (Basics)
- Hilja
- SKAAR
IIIa. D Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- D major Workout (Basics)
- The Little Hobbit
IIIb. B Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- B Minor Workout (Basics)
- B Minor Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- B Minor Etude (Sight Reading Version)
IVa. A Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- A Major Workout (Basics)
- A Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- A Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
IVb. F# Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- F# Minor Workout (Basics)
- F# Minor Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- F# Minor Etude (Sight Reading Version)
Va. E Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- E Major Workout (Basics)
- E Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- E Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
Vb. C# Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- C# minor Workout (Basics)
- Playing with Cold
- Call and Response
VIa. B Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- B Major Workout (Basics)
- B Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- B Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
VIb. G# Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- G# Minor Workout (Basics)
- G# Minor Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- G# Minor Etude (Sight Reading Version)
VIIa. F Major Workout (Compulsory)
- F major Workout (Basics)
- Rainy Day in Bergen
VIIb. D Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- D minor Workout (Basics)
- Spring Wind (Tavaszi Szél)
VIIIa. Bb Major Workout (Compulsory)
- Bb Major Workout (Basics)
- Sweet Home
VIIIb. G Minor Workout (Compulsory)
- G minor Workout (Basics)
- The Legend of John
- G Minor Pentatonic
- How to Create a Song on the Spot
IXa. Eb Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Eb major Workout (Basics)
- Where is My Mind
IXb. C Minor Workout (Compulsory)
- C minor Workout (Basics)
- Ballade pour Adele
Xa. Ab Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Ab Major Workout (Basics)
- Ab Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- Ab Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
Xb. F Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- F Minor Workout (Basics)
- F Minor Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- F Minor Etude (Sight Reading Version)
XIa. Db Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Db Major Workout (Basics)
- Db Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- Db Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
XIb. Bb Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Bb minor Workout (Basics)
- Windy Day in Bergen
XIIa. Gb Major Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Gb Major Workout (Basics)
- Gb Major Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- Gb Major Etude (Sight Reading Version)
XIIb. Eb Minor Workout (Not compulsory, but recommended)
- Eb Minor Workout (Basics)
- Eb Minor Etude (Lead Sheet Version)
- Eb Minor Etude (Sight Reading Version)
Additional Exercises
I. Chords Workout
- Major 7th Chords (Root Position)
- Rootless 7th Chords
II. Improvisation
- Pick Ups
- Pop Improvisation in C – G – D – A
- Pop Improvisation in F – Bb – Eb – Ab
- Pop Improvisation in E, B, F#, C#
III. Scale workout in 12 keys
- Five-finger Scale Exercises (12 Major Keys)
- Five-Finger Scale Exercises (12 Minor Keys)
- 6 Additional Exercises
Congratulations, you are done with the intermediate course! This last module was very extensive, even if you only completed the compulsory lessons, so be proud of yourself.
Make sure to celebrate your accomplishment with some good food, a swim in the ocean and/or a full day of laying on the couch. And once you have caught your breath again get ready for the next stage of your journey: The advanced course.
Welcome to the Advanced Course!
Who is this module for?
In order to start with the lessons in module 9, you must first complete all the compulsory lessons in module 8.
What will this module teach me?
In this module you will learn:
- How to practice scales
- Advanced blues and funk improvisation techniques
- 7 ways to improve your composition and improvisation skills
- 9 powerful chord progressions
How long will it take me to complete Module 9?
If you are a very experienced pianist or just want to scratch the surface of this module use between 3 or 4 weeks. For less experienced students and those who want to explore the lessons in detail, you could study this module for up to 16 or 18 weeks.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move on to the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move to module 10.
In addition, in the last lesson of this module you will have the possibility to send in a video of your playing to be reviewed by David.
I. How to Practice Scales
- Early Intermediate Variations
- Late Intermediate Variations
- Jazz Rhythm Exercises
II. Rhythm Workout
- 8th Notes Workout
- Beat 1
- Beat 2
- Beat 3
- Beat 4
- Random Beats
III. Improvisation Etude
- Blues Improvisation Etude No. 1
IV. Funk Grooves and Improvisation
- Funk in C
- Funk in C Improvisation Etude
- Funk in C Improvisation Exercises
- Jazz Etude in the Style of McCoy Tyner
- How to Practice Jazz Etudes
V. Licks and Improvisation
- 16 Blues Licks in A minor – Part 1
- 16 Blues Licks in A minor – Part 2
- Blues Improvisation Etude No. 2
- 9 Ways to Play Bluesy Left Hand Grooves
- Blues Challenge
VI. Creative Practicing
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Level 7
VII. Powerful Chord Progressions
- Easy Edition
- Advanced Edition
VIII. Test your skills
- Blues Challenge (Advanced)
Who is this module for?
In order to start with the lessons in module 10, you must first complete all the lessons in module 9.
What will this module teach me?
This module is a short introduction course to jazz. You will learn about scales, harmonization, syncopation and left-hand voicings. It will give you a glimpse of what you should expect once you start to dig deeper into the world of jazz.
How long will it take me to complete Module 10?
If you are a very experienced pianist or just want to scratch the surface of this module use between 3 or 4 weeks. For less experienced students and those who want to explore the lessons in detail, you could study this module for more or less 8 weeks.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
Each lesson has instructions telling you when you are ready to move to the next one. Complete each lesson in order and once you are done with the last lesson you can move on module 11.
Elements of Jazz Improvisation
- Natural & Harmonic Minor Scale
- C major Scale Workout
- How To Play the Dorian Mode (Bebop)
- How To Play the Dorian Mode (Modal)
- Minor 7th in Jazz – Scales and Arpeggios
- How To Play the Mixolydian Mode
- Dominant 7th Arpeggios in Jazz
Jazz Fundamentals
- How to Read a Lead sheet for Jazz Piano
- Syncopation in Jazz
- Basic Jazz Voicings – Solo Piano
- Tune Down – Solo Piano
- Tune Down – Jazz Trio
Jazz Harmonization
- Danny Boy – Step 1
- Danny Boy – Step 2
- Danny Boy – Step 3
- Danny Boy – Step 4
- Danny Boy – Step 5
- Danny Boy – Step 6
- Danny Boy – Step 7
- How to Reharmonize Silent Night from Happy to Sad
Jazz Hanon
- Jazz Hanon No. 1
- Jazz Hanon No. 2
- Jazz Hanon No. 3
- Jazz Hanon No. 4
- Jazz Hanon No. 5
- Jazz Hanon No. 6
- Jazz Hanon No. 7
- Jazz Hanon No. 8
- Jazz Hanon No. 9
- How to Make the Most Out of Jazz Hanon
Who is this module for?
Once you have gotten to this point you can consider yourself a fairly experienced solo pianist. But you might be having issues playing together with other jazz musicians.
What will this module teach me?
In this module we will go beyond the traditional 12 bar blues. You will learn how jazz musicians add their flavor to blues playing.
This module includes lessons on walking bass, chords, improvisation and pentatonic scale work.
How long will it take me to complete Module 10?
If you follow the directions properly and spend time practicing improvisation you will spend at least 14 weeks completing the lessons in this module. If you would like to explore these topics in depth, you could easily spend up to 5 months mastering this module.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
This module is all about improvisation and self-expression. You must first feel very comfortable improvising in the keys of C, F, Bb and G minor before you can move on to the next module.
Traditional 12 Bar Blues Workout
- Blues Hanon
- How to Make the Most out of Blues Hanon
- Basic Blues
JAZZ-BLUES IN C
I. Walking Bass
- Building Walking Bass Lines
- Walking Bass (C Blues)
II. Chords
- Mastering Chords – C Blues
- How to Master 3-7 Voicings
III. Improvisation
- Five-Finger Scale Exercises – C Minor Blues
- Rootless Voicings & Blues Scale – C Minor Blues
JAZZ-BLUES IN Bb
I. Walking Bass
- Bb Blues: Walking Bass
II. Chords
- Bb Blues: Mastering Chords
- Bb Blues: 3-7 Voicings
III. Improvisation
- One Note Improvisation
- Scale Patterns over Bb Blues
- Note Restrictions
- Blues Improvisation with Triads
IV. Advanced 12 Bar Jazz-Blues Workout in the key of Bb
- Let’s Blues: Solo Piano Workout
- Let’s Blues: Jazz Trio Workout
- Improvisation – Bb Major Blues Scale
- Improvisation – Bb Minor Blues Scale
- Improvisation – Bb Major & Minor Blues
- ii-V-I Licks in Blues
JAZZ-BLUES IN F
- F Blues: Mastering Chords
- F Blues: Walking Bass
- F Blues: Rootless Voicings & Scale
Additional Exercises
II. Jazz-blues Workouts
- Consistent Rhythm Pattern
- Ab Minor Blues Improvisation
- B Minor Blues
- Blues for McCoy Tyner
- Blues for McCoy Tyner – Behind The Scenes
III. Jazz-Blues Improvisation
(Major Pentatonic and Major Blues)
- Major Pentatonic and Blues Improvisation – Part 1
- Major Pentatonic and Major Blues (Straight 8th Notes)- Part 2
- C Major Blues Scale and Walking Bass
- C Major Blues Scale and Rootless Voicings
- Major Pentatonic and Blues Improvisation ( +Walking Bass)
- Major Pentatonic and Blues Scale Improvisation (+ Rootless Voicings)
Who is this module for?
This module is for students who have reached a fairly advanced level, feel very comfortable improvising freely and are ready to take their skills to the next level.
What will this module teach me?
Plain and simple, this module contains everything I learned in the 3 years I spent in the Jazz conservatory. In the next 52 weeks you will learn almost everything there is to know about jazz theory and practice.
How long will it take me to complete Module 12?
Respect the structure and the progression of this module. Do not move to week 2 before you are done with week 1 and progress the same way throughout the whole module.
You should spend at least one week inside of each part for a minimum total of 52 weeks for the whole module, but you can spend more time if you feel the need.
How will I know when I am ready for the next module?
This is the last module of this course, once you are done you will move on to a 30-day jazz-blues challenge. If you have completed every lesson of every module up to this point, you can consider yourself a very competent, sophisticated pianist.
Week 1
II-V-I WORKOUT (FORMULA 1 – BASIC VOICINGS)
- 5-7-9-3 Voicings
- Applying 5-7-9-3 Voicings (Level 1)
- Applying 5-7-9-3 Voicings (Level 2)
- Applying 5-7-9-3 Voicings (Level 3)
Week 2
- Dorian, Mixolydian, Ionian (Level 1)
- Dorian, Mixolydian, Ionian (Level 2)
- Dorian, Mixolydian, Ionian (Level 3)
- ii-V-I workout: Jazz Standards
Week 3
- Comping: 3 Note Voicings – Variation 1 (Part 1)
- Comping: 3 Note Voicings – Variation 1 (Part 2)
- Comping: 3 Note Voicings – Variation 1 (Part 3)
Week 4
- Bebop Scale Pattern No. 1 (Level 1)
- Bebop Scale Pattern No. 1 (Level 2)
- ii-V-I workout (3 note Voicings): Jazz Standards
Week 5
- How to Practice Scales (Level 1)
- How to Practice Scales (Level 2)
- How to Practice Scales (Level 3)
Week 6
- Scales, Arpeggios and Enclosures (Level 1)
- Scales, Arpeggios and Enclosures (Level 2)
Week 7
- ii-V-I in C Major: Improvisation Etude
- ii-V-I in C Major: Free Improvisation
Week 8
- Comping: Shell Voicings – Formula 1 (Level 1)
- Comping: Shell Voicings – Formula 1 (Level 2)
- ii-V-I workout (Shell Voicings): Jazz Standards
Week 9
- Bebop Scale Pattern No. 2 (Level 1)
- Bebop Scale Pattern No. 2 (Level 2)
- Jazz Melodic Minor, Locrian and the Altered Scale
Week 10
- 5-7-b9-3 Voicings
- Minor ii-V-i Basic Voicings
Week 11
- Minor ii-V-i Scales Part 1
- Minor ii-V-i Scales Part 2
- Minor ii-V-i Scales Part 3
Week 12
- Altered Scale Variations – Isolation
- Major ii-V-I Altered Scale – Integration
- Major ii-V-I Altered Scale – Integration (Pro Edition)
Week 13
- Minor ii-V-I Altered Scale – Integration
- Minor ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Pro Edition)
Week 14
- Short Major ii-V-I Altered Scale – Integration
- Short Major ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Pro Edition)
- Short Minor ii-V-i Altered Scale Integration
- Short Minor ii-V-i Altered Scale Integration (Pro Edition)
Week 15
- 7-3-13 Etude
- 7-3-13 Etude – Pro Edition
Week 16
- 3-7-9 Etude
- 3-7-9 Etude – Pro Edition
Week 17
- 3-7-9 & 7-3-13 Etude
- 3-7-9 & 7-3-13 Etude – Pro Edition
Week 18
- 7-3-13 & 3-7-9 Etude
- 7-3-13 & 3-7-9 Etude – Pro Edition
Week 19
- Comping | ii-V-I | 3-note Voicings – Level 2 (Sheet Music)
- Comping | ii-V-I | 3-note Voicings – Level 2 (Chord Symbols)
- Comping | ii-V-I | 3-note Voicings – Level 2 (Roman Numerals)
Week 20
- Bebop Pattern No 1 & 2
- Bebop Pattern No 1 & 2 – Pro Edition
Week 21 (Bill Evans Left-Hand Voicings)
- Comping: 4-Note Rootless Voicings (Sheet Music)
- Comping: 4-Note Rootless Voicings (Chord Symbols)
- Comping: 4-Note Rootless Voicings (Roman Numerals)
Week 22
- Bebop Pattern No 3 – Part 1
- Bebop Pattern No 3 – Part 2
- Bebop Pattern No 3 – Part 3
Week 23
- Comping: Shell Voicings – Formula 2 (Sheet Music)
- Comping: Shell Voicings – Formula 2 (Chord Symbols)
- Comping: Shell Voicings – Formula 2 (Roman Numerals)
Week 24
- Bebop Lick No. 1 – Part 1
- Bebop Lick No. 1 – Part 2
- Bebop Lick No. 1 – Part 3
Week 25
- 3-Note Rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Sheet Music
- 3-Note Rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Chord Symbols
- 3-Note Rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Roman Numerals
Week 26
- Bebop Lick No. 1-2 – Part 1
- Bebop Lick No. 1-2 – Part 2
- Bebop Lick No. 1-2 – Part 3
Week 27
- 4-Note Rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Sheet Music
- 4-Note Rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Chord Symbols
- 4-Note rootless Voicings | Formula 2 | Roman Numerals
Week 28
- Bebop Lick No. 2 – Part 1
- Bebop Lick No. 2 – Part 2
- Bebop Lick No. 2 – Part 3
Week 29
- ii-V-I 3 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Sheet Music
- ii-V-I 3 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Chord Symbols
- ii-V-I 3 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Roman Numerals
Week 30
- ii-V-I 4 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Sheet Music
- ii-V-I 4 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Chord Symbols
- ii-V-I 4 Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition – Roman Numerals
Week 31
- Bebop enclosure patterns No. 1 & 2
- Bebop enclosure drills
- 3 Ways to use enclosures
Week 32
- Major ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Enclosures & Arpeggios)
- Major ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Enclosures & Arpeggios) – PRO
Week 33
- Minor ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Enclosures & Arpeggios)
- Minor ii-V-I Altered Scale Integration (Enclosures & Arpeggios) – PRO
Week 34
- Minor ii-V-I | 3-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Sheet Music
- Minor ii-V-I | 3-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Chord Symbols
- Minor ii-V-I | 3-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Roman Numerals
Week 35
- Minor ii-V-i | 4-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Sheet Music
- Minor ii-V-i | 4-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Chord Symbols
- Minor ii-V-i | 4-Note Voicings | Lazy People Edition | Roman Numerals
Week 36
- 16 Fun Ways To Practice Bebop Scales
- 7 Advanced Ways to Practice Bebop Scales
Week 37
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in C – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in F – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in C &F – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 38
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Bb – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Eb – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Bb – Eb – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 39
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude Challenge (C, F, Bb, Eb)
Week 40
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Ab – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Db – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Ab-Db – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 41
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Gb – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in B – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in Gb-B – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 42
- Checkpoint: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Ab, Db, Gb, B Level 1
Week 43
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in E – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in A – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in E- A – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 44
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in D – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in G – Level 1 | Follow Along
- Dominant Bebop Scale Etude in D-G – Level 1 | Follow Along
Week 45
- Checkpoint: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude -E, A, D, G Level 1 | Follow Along
- Checkpoint: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude Level 1 (Sheet Music)
- Checkpoint: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude Level 1 (Chord Symbols)
Week 46
- C: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 Preparatory exercises
- C: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 | Follow Along
Week 47
- C Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From Root to Root)
- C Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From 3rd to 3rd)
- C Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From Chord tone to Chord Tone)
Week 48
- F: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 Preparatory exercises
- F: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 | Follow Along
Week 49
- F Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From Root to Root)
- F Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From 3rd to 3rd)
- F Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From 5th to 5th)
- F Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From Chord tone to Chord Tone)
Week 50
- C Bebop Blues Scales & Voicings – Preparatory Exercises
- C Bebop Blues Scales & Voicings – Lead Sheet
- C Bebop Blues Scales & Voicings – Transcription
Week 51
- F Blues: Bebop Scales and Voicings – Preparatory Exercises
- F Blues: Bebop Scales and Voicings – Improvisation Etude (Leed Sheet)
- F Blues: Bebop Scales and Voicings – Improvisation Etude (Transcription)
Week 52
- Bb: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 Preparatory Exercises
- Bb: Dominant Bebop Scale Etude – Lv. 2 | Follow Along
- Bb Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From Root to Root)
- Bb Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From 3rd to 3rd)
- Bb Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From 5th to 5th)
- Bb Bebop Improvisation Exercise (From chord tone to chord tone)
Congratulations! You were done with the last module of the last course of the Sound of Emotions Method. If you have gone through every single lesson, fulfilled every single criteria and did not take any shortcuts you can consider yourself a monster pianist. There is always something new to learn, but one thing is absolutely certain: You are a PRO when it comes to deliberate & smart practice. In this period of time, you not only learned what to practice but how to practice, and with that skill, you are now unstoppable. Be proud of yourself.
At this point you can once again record yourself playing and send the video for review. Feel free to choose the topic of your video, but make sure to send a specific request explaining what you would like feedback on.
The next and last module of the Sound of Emotions method is a 30-Day Jazz-Blues Piano Challenge which was also featured in my YouTube Channel. All the material is included (a 39.95usd value).
Who is this module for?
This module is for students who have completed all the modules in the Sound of Emotions method.
What will this module teach me?
The purpose of this module is to provide you with in-depth, practical knowledge of how to play jazz and blues. It will teach you a method that you can later apply to any jazz standards.
Every day will be divided into 3 levels, so you will be able to scale up or down a notch whenever you want, whenever it is needed.
How long will it take me to complete this final module?
30 Days. Respect the structure and the progression of this module. Do not move to Day 2 before you are done with Day 1 and progress the same way throughout the whole module.
How will I know when I am done with this module?
This is the last module of the whole Sound of Emotions method. Once you are done you have learned everything I can teach you. Feel free to revisit earlier modules, retake lessons and send me a message talking about your experience.
- Day 1 – Mixolydian Scales Over Blues
- Day 2 – Bebop Scales Over C Blues
- Day 3 – C Minor Blues Scale Over C Blues (3 Blues Etudes)
- Day 4 – 6 Shades of Blues
- Day 5 – How to Play Rootless Voicings and Walking Bass Lines over Blues
- Day 6 – C, F & G Bebop Scale from every scale degree
- Day 7 – Connecting Bebop Scales over C Blues
- Day 8 – Bebop Hanon: C Bebop & Mixolydian Scale
- Day 9 – Enclosures & Target Notes
- Day 10 – 7 F Bebop & Mixolydian Scale Exercises
- Day 11 – Enclosures & Scales
- Day 12 – Bebop Hanon: G Bebop & Mixolydian Scale
- Day 13 – Connecting Descending Scales over C Blues
- Day 14 – Enclosures over C Blues
- Day 15 – Bebop Hanon: C7 Arpeggios From Every Scale Degree
- Day 16 – Single-Note Ornament in Bebop
- Day 17 – Bebop Hanon: F7 Arpeggios From Every Scale Degree
- Day 18 – Bebop Lick Integration
- Day 19 – Bebop Hanon: G7 Arpeggios From Every Scale Degree
- Day 20 – Bebop Lick over C Blues
- Day 21 – Rhythmic Displacement
- Day 22 – Scales and Arpeggios (From the Root and 9th)
- Day 23 – Blues Etude No. 1 (Scales and Arpeggios)
- Day 24 – Bebop Hanon: Enclosures, Scales & Arpeggios
- Day 25 – Possibilities and Problem-Solving in Jazz
- Day 26 – How to connect Scales, Enclosures and Arpeggios
- Day 27 – AAA & AAB Blues Form
- Day 28 – ABC Blues Form
- Day 29 – Play & Rest Approach (Part 1)
- Day 30 – Play & Rest Approach (Part 2)
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