This little tune has just 4 chords. It has a very cool turnaround chord that makes you keep wanting to play the groove over and over. Very addictive sound. Believe it or not, this tune is one of the very first songs we learn.

This groove is a Gospel shout groove and has many secrets attached to it that are transferable to other songs

This bass centered Boogie-Woogie song was first attributed to Freddie Slack in the 1940’s. The left-hand moves take some work and discipline but is such a satisfying show-piece when you get it down.

This is a Boogie Blues shuffle that rocks the house every time you play it. A repetitive groove that stays with you forever, learning it leads to countless songs in the Blues world.

This song is an example of an eight-bar blues and is characteristic of New Orleans music. This particular version is advanced but we will start with the basics and work our way up over time.

This piece is a fairly complex 12-bar jazz blues. I wanted to give any intermediate or advance player something to ponder in joining my program. As a beginner we would break this down to its basics. But it is a great piece to learn.

A very popular two-chord groove that features a II-V progression. Simple but so effective.

Another two-chord groove with a New Orleans feel. Again it’s simple but it takes real dedication and practice to master.

I love this sound because it takes the chords of beginner piano song “Heart and Soul” and turns them inside out. Fun to play and to learn to solo over.

This is a grand sound and so very fun to play. It starts with a descending chord pattern and resolves using some simple but powerful chords. Hugely gratifying.

A beautiful 4-chord pattern from 70’s folk music. Easy to learn to solo over and make it your own.