Here's a free lesson I just shot for the website www.freejazzlessons.com I really go into depth on how to play rootless jazz piano chords and voicings behind a soloist. There's some cool chords and rhythms in there. I'm excited to share it with friends in Chicago and around the world!
 
This video lesson combines 2 of my favorite styles. Jazz and Blues. I even throw in a couple gospel chords in there for good measure too! If you're interested in learning more about this style o any other jazz piano…Read more

Here is a very cool video I just found.  It's of Otis Spann playing his "Spann's Blues".   There are some phenomenal blues licks in this video and the first chorus is a close up of his hands.  Spend some time learning these blues licks my friends.  Otis Spann was perhaps the greatest Chicago Blues Piano Player of all time.  Enjoy!

I am going to spend the next few weeks discussing some of the left hand blues piano patterns I teach in my new piano blues DVD. The first pattern I discuss in my video is just a simple quarter note boogie woogie pattern. It's a great pattern to play in both rock and blues settings. Simple and really effective.


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My new piano instructional DVD is finally here. Thousands and thousands of hours of performance, study, and teaching have gone into the making of this video. I'm delighted to share my passion for blues music and piano education with you.
I made this DVD to be a valuable learning tool for many players out there, and players of all levels can benefit.

Here are just some of the subjects I talk about in the video.
1. Blues Theory and Application
2. Right and Left Blues Hand Patterns
3. Blues Rhythms
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 The final proof for my new instructional DVD "Learning Chicago Blues Piano" arrived today. It looks great!! I should have the finished DVD ready in about a week! You Can Preorder Your Copy Here

I'm excited to announce that we've completed the final round of filming for my upcoming Chicago Blues Piano Instructional DVD.  Shooting the footage was a blast but I couldn't believe the amount of time and work required!  It was all worth it though.
       We'll be starting the editing and post production phases of the DVD in the upcoming week.  I'm just thrilled with the way it's turning out so far.  Stay tuned for further updates.