There were no jazz teachers on the South Side of Chicago, so Herbie Hancock taught himself. Now, he’s giving you the music lessons he never had. Sit down at the piano with Herbie, winner of 14 Grammys and an Oscar, and explore his approaches to harmony, composition, and improvisation. In his class, Herbie teaches and plays note-for-note as he demonstrates the sounds that inspire him and learn to perform like a legend.
Herbie Hancock’s jazz career started in his family’s living room, listening to his favorite records and trying to play along. Now, he’s one of the most celebrated musicians in the world. Join Herbie at the piano as he shares his approach to improvisation, composition, and harmony. Gain access to 10+ original piano transcriptions, including 5 exclusive solo performances.
In 20+ lessons, Herbie teaches:
• A human approach to music
• Improvisation
• Learning by listening
• The two basic jazz forms
• Piano basics
• Piano exercises
• Composing
• Recomposing, rearranging and reinventing
• Working as a composer
• Chord voicings
Rhythmic musicianship
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