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Willie Myette's Piano Lessons

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15 Funk Grooves

Learn 15 Funk grooves that you can apply in many situations. I'll teach you the grooves step-by-step, note-by-note...


FUNK-15GR
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Accompany A Vocalist or Instrument Bundle

Playing with others is one of the best methods to get better. I have personally gained so much experience by playing with musicians that are better than me...


ACCOMPANY
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Advanced Jazz & Blues

DVD101, Advanced Jazz & Blues, picks up where DVD100 Jazz & Blues Made Easy left off. In this 2-hour DVD, I'll teach you how to advanced your jazz and blues playing to the next level.


DVD101
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All Of Me (2 DVDs)

Learn how to really play and improvise over the jazz classic, "All of Me." You will learn the concepts that make the song go from bland to grand! I do not believe in just teaching "tricks" that sound nice to the ears...


ALL_OF_ME
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Analysis - Memorization & Transposition

In this important lesson, I will teach you techniques for analyzing the structure of songs. Once you learn how to analyze a piece of music, it becomes much easier to both improvise and transpose that song to new keys...


ANALYSIS
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Autumn Leaves (2 Disc Set)

In this lesson, Autumn Leaves, I will teach you how to improvise over this classic jazz standard. However, I'm going to do something different...


AUTUMN_LEAVES
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Basics of Improvisation (2 DVD set)

Learn how to take your improvisation to the next level with the "Basics of Improv" Series. Topics include: Rhythm, Style, Chord Inversions, Comping, Improvising with the Right Hand, Left-hand rhythms and more!


BASICS-IMPROV
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Beginner Mega Bundle

Learn the right way (from the ground up) with this 6 DVD beginner "Mega" pack.


BUNDLE-BEG
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Besame Mucho

I will show you this beautiful song note-for-note. I will also show you how to incorporate other latin grooves to create an improvisation.


LPL600
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Big Chords - Progressions & Fills

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set of chords through re-harmonization, chord fills, left hand accompaniment techniques and chord tensions.


BIGCHORDS
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Billy Preston Funk Licks

Billy Preston's Will It Go Round in Circles? is one funky song! In this lesson, we will break down the song and I'll show you all of those cool organ licks that he plays.


PRESTON-LICKS
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Blues "Mega" Bundle - 5 DVDs

If you are interested in the Blues, you'll want to check out this bundle. This bundle includes 5 hot blues DVDs that take you from the beginning stages up to an advanced level.


BUNDLE-BLUES-5
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Blues And Boogie Volume 1

The Blues n' Boogie series teaches you how to create the classic Blues piano sound. You'll learn techniques like boogie bass lines, shuffle groove, triplet licks, turnarounds, fills and more.


DVD501
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Blues And Boogie Volume 2

The Blues n' Boogie series teaches you how to create the classic Blues piano sound. You'll learn techniques like boogie bass lines, shuffle groove, triplet licks, turnarounds, fills and more.


DVD502
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Blues And Boogie Volume 3

The Blues n' Boogie series teaches you how to create the classic Blues piano sound. You'll learn techniques like boogie bass lines, shuffle groove, triplet licks, turnarounds, fills and more.


DVD503
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Blues And Boogie Volume 4

The Blues n' Boogie series teaches you how to create the classic Blues piano sound. You'll learn techniques like boogie bass lines, shuffle groove, triplet licks, turnarounds, fills and more.


DVD504
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Blues Bundle - 4 DVDs

This bundle includes all 4 Blues And Boogie DVDs in one package. If you are interested in learning how to play blues piano...


BUNDLE-BLUES
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Chestnuts Roasting - The Christmas Song

Chestnuts Roasting - The Christmas Song


DVD905
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Clave & Montunos (2 DVDs)

Learn the essence of Latin/Salsa music with this lesson on the clave and montunos. You will learn how to play several different montunos along with a left-hand bass pattern...


LPL100
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Composing A Funk Groove

In this lesson, I'll teach how to create a sus-chord groove. You'll learn passing chords and chordal groove techniques...


FUNK-COMP1
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Contemporary Chords & Progressions

Learn hip, contemporary Black Gospel chords and progressions.


JGP900
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Danny Boy [2 DVD set]

I cover a lot of really neat re-harmonization techniques in this lesson, including dominant motion, related ii-V's and much more.


JGP200
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Exercises Mega Bundle

Get all four exercises DVDs for one low price.


BUNDLE-EXER
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Fly Me To The Moon

I will teach you how to play this song in a solo/cocktail piano style. If you want to be able to open the Real Book and just play songs...


FLYMOON
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Funk Improvisation Volume 1

Learn how to improvise over funk grooves. This first part discusses chord voicings, comping and scales for improv...


FUNK-IMPROV1
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Funk Improvisation Volume 2

Picking up from part 1, this lesson will teach you ten different improvisation licks and rhythms to use in your solos.


FUNK-IMPROV2
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Funk Improvisation Volume 3

In this third part, we will discuss quartal and cluster lines, double-stops, 4-note patterns, how to create longer phrases and more!


FUNK-IMPROV3
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Funk Master Class

In this two DVD set, I teamed up with my good friend and outstanding bass player, Thomas Brinkley. Thomas and I have played together for years and have done several tours together...


FUNKMASTER
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Funk Piano "Mega" Bundle

If you are interested in Funk, you'll want to check out this bundle. This bundle includes 5 funk DVDs that will teach you a wide range of grooves, chords and improvisation techniques that you can easily incorporate into your playing.


BUNDLE-FUNK_MB
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Funkadiddles

Just like drummers use paradiddles to improve their technique and dexterity, as pianists we can incorporate these same techniques into our playing...


FUNKADIDDLES
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Funky Piano Grooves

Learn how to create some funky piano grooves using different 16th-note rhythms, chord progressions and shifting accents.


FUNKY-PIANO
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Georgia On My Mind - 4 DVD bundle

This Georgia On My Mind lesson is almost 5 hours in length and is perhaps the most complete DVD lesson ever created for this classic Hoagy Carmichael piece...


BUNDLE-GEORGIA
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Gospel Piano Bundle #1

If you want to bridge the gap between styles, this new bundle from JazzGospelPiano.com will teach you improvisation and re-harmonization concepts that you can apply to jazz, funk, gospel, urban styles among others...


BUNDLE-JGPB1
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Gospel Preacher Chords Vol. 1

"Preacher Chords" help fill out any song and backup worship leaders. However, to use them effectively, you need to know your theory! In this lesson, we are going to dive deep into preacher chords.


PREACHER1
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Hanon Mastery

In this series, I cover a lot of ground! As always, the lessons are step-by-step and the new Home Concert Extreme software makes it a snap to slow down, loop and practice any measure with or without accompaniment...


DVDEX1
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How High The Moon

Learn how to fill out those one-chord-per-measure sections. We will create an arrangement and you will learn how to add chords and reharm to make a richer arrangement.


HIGHMOON
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Improvisation With Chords & Inversions

Learn how to improvise and create chord progressions. Several common progressions are discussed. Great lesson on creating a modern piano sound...


JGP10
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Improvise in 30 Minutes

Learn my easy approach to improvisation in 30 minutes. On this DVD, I will teach you my special vocalization method that makes learning rhythms a snap...


DVD30
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Jazz & Blues Made Easy

Do you like the sound of Jazz & Blues? I'll teach you how to swing a bassline, play some licks and create your own solo on this DVD...


DVD100
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Jazz And Gospel Exercises

Learn several different Jazz and Gospel exercises that will help improve your technique and your improvisation skills.


DVDEX2
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Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 1

Learn how to improvise from the ground up. This first lesson covers some basics about improvisation while also teaching you how to create melodic lines.


DVD1001
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Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 2

Expanding upon what we did in Volume 1, Volume 2 will cover take-off and landing notes, approaches, tensions, minor chords, rhythmic segmenting and more...


DVD1002
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Jazz Piano Improvisation - Vol. 3 BeBop

In this third volume, we will be covering how to create bebop lines using a variety of different scales...


DVD1003
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JazzKids Book Four with CD

Book Four continues to introduces new styles of music while teaching students how to create their own accompaniment patterns for use in countless other songs...


JKBK4CD

JazzKids Book One with CD

Book One is perfect for the beginning student. The key to this book and the JazzKids program as a whole is the integration of important musical concepts with really fun pieces...


JKBK1CD

JazzKids Book Three with CD

Book Three introduces new styles of music. There is a Klezmer two-beat feel, a pop ballad and a 12-bar blues to boot! The seemless integration of rhythm, ear training and improvisation makes learning how to improvise a joy rather than a chore...


JKBK3CD

JazzKids Book Two with CD

Book Two continues where Book One left off, but now shows students how to accompany their own improvisation...


JKBK2CD

La Cumparsita

Learn the arrangement of this classic tango song. You'll also learn different tango accompaniment patterns and arranging techniques...


CUMPARSITA
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Latin Piano Bundle (5 DVDs)

This bundle combines 5 of our Latin Piano Lesson DVDs into one bundle package. Learn more about each DVD...


LPL_BUNDLE
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Mastering Rhythms Volume 1

In this DVD, I will show you how to improve your rhythm using my easy vocalization approach. Rhythm is one of the most important elements of music...


DVD50
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Mastering Rhythms Volume 2

In this much anticipated volume 2 of Mastering Rhythms we will dive into more syncopated rhythms, 3/4 and 6/8 time, how to comp chords using the rhythms and how to apply these rhythms to improvisation lines.


DVD51
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Miss Valerie's Experiments in Theater: Beginning Acting Games

Miss Valerie's newest instructional video Miss Valerie's Experiments in Theater: Beginning Acting Games is great for teachers, camp counselors, day care centers, or parents with a houseful of kids on a rainy day...


EIT-1

Misty

In this lesson, Willie teaches you how to create a full-blown arrangement of the classic jazz standard, Misty...


MISTY
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Modulation Techniques

In this lesson I cover several different modulation techniques that you can use to move between keys...


JGP700
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Montunos & Progressions (2 DVDs)

In this lesson I will teach you how to combine the I-V7 montunos, ii-V-I progressions, Descending chords, Resolutions and more work on the 3-2 clave...


LPL200
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More Adventures in Jazz

More Adventures in Jazz is perfect for intermediate to advanced students looking to improve their jazz skills...


JKMAJ

My Funny Valentine

My Funny Valentine is a classic. In this DVD, I'll show you how to arrange the song using techniques that I have learned through years of performing this song.


DVD402
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New Orleans Piano - Dr. John Blues Licks

In this lesson I show you some really cool Dr. John licks. You'll also learn more about New Orleans bass patterns and how to break apart these licks to create your own.


NEWORLEANS1
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O Holy Night (Gospel)

This lesson will teach you how to re-harmonize the beautiful Christmas song. You'll also learn the arrangement note-for-note and at the end I'll show you some more contemporary tips.


JGP800
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Over The Rainbow (Wizard of Oz)

Learn the rich, jazz version of the "Wizard of OZ" classic! Not only will you learn a lot of great sounding jazz chords, you'll also learn how to form rich jazz chords that will spice up this song and others! Have you always wanted to learn how to use substitute chords? Well, using the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow as a springboard, I'll show you how to choose substitute chords that work with your melody.


DVD401

Phat Chords

Learn how to make ordinary chords sound super fat using these techniques. I will break down some of my favorite chords and show you how I “fatten up” my chord harmony using certain tensions and intervals.


FUNK-PHATCHORD
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Piano Chords Bundle (3 DVDs)

This DVD bundle will teach you how to interpret, understand and create many different types of rich chords that are used in a variety of styles like jazz, blues, gospel, funk and more.


BUNDLE-CHORDS
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Piano Chords Part 1

This DVD will teach you how to interpret, understand and most importantly, play those chord symbols you see above the melody...


DVD701
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Piano Chords Part 2

DVD702 picks up where part 1 leaves off. You will learn my advanced chord concepts that will propel your chord sounds and knowledge...


DVD702
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Piano Chords Part 3

DVD703 teaches you essential voicings that every pianist should know! I'm talking about rootless chord voicings or "Bill Evans" voicings...


DVD703
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Piano Christmas 2006 - 5 Holiday Classics

You're going to learn five classic Christmas song arrangements along with improvisation. I break down each song and teach it to you using my clear step-by-step method...


XMAS-06
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Piano Christmas 2008 (2 DVD Set) - Jazz & Gospel

You're going to learn two classic Christmas song arrangements in this lesson. I break down each song and teach it to you using my clear step-by-step method...


XMAS-08
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Piano Lesson Variety

Almost 3 hours of video on this disc! Learn a variety of topics ranging from triads and seventh chords to tensions, guide tones, slash chords and more...


DVD103
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Quartals and Pentatonics

This DVD is designed for intermediate/advanced level players that want to take their improvisation to the "next level" and sound more modern in their approach by utilizing quartals and pentatonics...


DVDEX4
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Quick Latin Grooves

This lesson is designed to get you quickly playing some hot latin grooves. No matter your level, there is a groove here for you! You'll also learn how to mix these grooves together to create longer progressions and song possibilities.


LPL500
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Salsa Bop

In this original song, you'll learn how to apply the montunos and progressions that we have been working on...


LPL400
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Scales, Fills & Runs

This lesson (perfect for ALL styles, not just funk) will teach you several different scales, fills and runs...


FUNK-FILLS
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Slow - Soulful Blues

This slow and soulful blues song teaches you how to create that slow, gospel-sounding blues feel. In addition to learning the song, we will cover many other concepts to help you apply these techniques to your own pieces.


SOULFUL
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Slow, Bluesy Ragtime

In this original piece, I show you the essence of a ragtime feel. We will also cover many different left-hand chordal accompaniments and improvisation tips.


SLOWRAG
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Stable Funk (Composition 2)

Adding to Funk Composition part 1, I teach you how to create your own song. We cover licks, sections and chords...


FUNK-COMP2
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Stella By Starlight

In this lesson, I will show you how to arrange the classic standard Stella By Starlight in a Ballad style...


STELLA
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Step Away - Katahdin's Edge

"Step Away" is Katahdin's Edge debut CD released in 2004 with eight originals by Myette.


KEDGE-STEP

Stormy Weather

You will learn how to re-harmonize the song and play the arrangement. We will also cover improvisation and I left room for a "followup" chapter to answer students questions about the lesson!


STORMY
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Summertime (2 DVDs) [DVD815/816]

In this lesson, Willie teaches you how to create a full-blown arrangement of the classic jazz standard, Summertime...


SUMMERTIME
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The Girl From Ipanema

The Girl From Ipanema is a Jobim classic. In this lesson, Willie teaches you the arrangement note-for-note, In addition, you'll also learn scales needed for improvisation over this beautiful bossa nova piece.


LPL300
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The Ridge - Katahdin's Edge

With their debut Step Away, Katahdin's Edge was celebrated as a roguish jazz piano trio goading a languid standard into confrontation...


KEDGE-RIDGE

This Little Light of Mine

This "classic" song covers how to re-harmonize the song and improvise over it. I'll also teach the arrangement note-for-note...


JGP600
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Tritones & Phat Chords

Learn how to effectively use tritones to add spice to your arrangements. I'll also teach you how to create fuller, richer chords with Upper Structure Triads and Quartal voicings.


JGP500
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Warmups & Improvisation

This DVD is designed for beginner-advanced level players that want to take their improvisation to the "next level" and sound more modern in their approach...


DVDEX3
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When I Fall In Love

Learn my full arrangement of the beautiful standard When I Fall in Love. I'll teach you the melody, chords and re-harmonizations note-for-note.


DVD805
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