Jazzedge  offers lessons to all skill levels of piano players. Willie uses the Foundational / Fun'dational approach when creating his lessons. Build upon your technique and polish up your skills with our piano lessons.

Learn your chords!

This lesson will cover all of the Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. You’ll also learn my Magic chord voicings and real world examples.

Learn intervals, major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, sus chords, and magic chords. You will be show different exercises to practice and real world examples. 

These chords are a "must have" for any piano player, regardless of style.

Piano chords are important because they provide the harmonic foundation for many types of music, from classical to pop. They add richness, depth, and complexity to a musical piece, and can convey different emotions and moods depending on the chord progression used. Chords also allow a piano player to accompany other musicians or themselves while singing, and can serve as a tool for songwriting and improvisation.

In addition to their musical functions, piano chords are important because they can help develop a player's technical and aural skills. Practicing chords can improve finger dexterity, hand coordination, and overall playing fluency. Learning to identify and play different types of chords can also enhance a musician's ability to recognize and replicate different harmonic patterns, which is a crucial skill for music composition and arrangement.

Moreover, piano chords are an essential part of music theory, which is the study of the principles and elements of music. Understanding how chords are constructed and how they function within a piece of music is fundamental to understanding music theory. By studying and analyzing chords, musicians can gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the music they play and listen to.