Piano NOW! Blues and Boogie Woogie Piano
In this 10-week class, we will learn the basic patterns of blues and boogie-woogie piano for endless improv fun!
M. Andrew Bishko
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Playing fun, full sounding, and satisfying music on the piano doesn't have to be hard! We're going to learn how to play the blues and boogie-woogie on the piano by learning a few simple patterns that we can recombine in a gazillion ways for endless hours of piano-poundin' fun. Along the way, we'll pick up some music history and music theory that will help us in all our music learning. Each class will introduce new patterns and structures, how to play them, and how to use them to improvise your own boogie-woogie jams. Then we will all practice the new patterns while the instructor gives individual attention and coaching to each learner. We will finish every class with a rockin' jam session. After each class, the instructor will provide practice materials and practice videos in the classroom. The students should practice these exercises as close to 5 or more days per week as possible - 20-minute practice sessions are recommended. By the end of the class, the students will have developed their freedom to improvise great-sounding and impressive blues and boogie-woogie improvs that will be totally fun and entertaining to themselves, friends, and family. In the process, they will have claimed their "improviser's mindset", tapped into their creativity, learned the basics of music theory for chord progressions, developed their piano technique and endurance, and freed themselves to create their own music on the piano. While a dedicated beginner can succeed, it's recommended that the students have previously played a little piano, and that they know the names of the notes on the piano. And this class may be repeated for those who want to take their skills and expression to the next level.
Learning Goals
Day 1
Introduction to Blues and Boogie-Woogie piano.
Left-hand pattern (we'll be using the same left-hand pattern throughout the course) and 12-bar chord progression.
Right-hand pattern 1
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 2
Review:
Left-hand pattern (we'll be using the same left-hand pattern throughout the course) and 12-bar chord progression.
Right-hand pattern 1
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 3
Review
Left-hand progression
Right-hand pattern 2
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 4
Review:
Left-hand progression
Right-hand pattern 2
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 5
Week One Review
Rhythm Practice
Mammoth Jam Session
Day 6
Review
Left-Hand Chord Progression
Right-hand pattern 3
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 7
Review:
Left-Hand Chord Progression
Right-hand pattern 3
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 8
Review
Left-Hand Chord Progression
Right-hand pattern 4
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 9
Review:
Left-Hand Chord Progression
Right-hand pattern 4
Rhythm practice with both hands
Jam session
Day 10
Week Two Review
Rhythm Practice
Boogie Monster Jam Session
Other Details
Supply List
Please have access to a piano or keyboard, and be seated at the piano for class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2016
4.9
254reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Due to my commitment to helping my students play the music they love with joy and satisfaction, in my 30+ years of teaching piano, I have discovered and developed many techniques and hacks that enable my students to explore their creativity through better-sounding music from the very start of their learning journey. Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-8 learners per class
