Get the skills to play all your favorite songs in any key by training your ear & getting an understanding of music.
Although this video features kids, these lessons are for students of any age!
The 10 Essential Music Lessons are your direct path to musical creativity. With these lessons, you'll gain:
Practical Skills to create your own original arrangements of popular songs using chord charts, including chord charts that use the number system.
Confidence to effortlessly communicate with other musicians using common musical language and terminology.
Creative Freedom to compose your own music and improvise confidently using foundational chord progressions.
Deep Musical Insight that reveals the "why" behind what you're playing, enhancing your creativity beyond sheet music.
Designed with the keyboard in mind, but applicable to all instruments and perfect for digital creators too!
Your 10 Essential Lessons Include:
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25 Engaging Video Tutorials + 2 Lessons for Total Beginners
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Over 7 Hours of Expert Instruction
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Direct Email Access for personalized answers to your lesson questions (**only for those who purchase Lessons 3 - 10)
All for the price of a single in-person lesson!
100% Money-Back Guarantee within 30 days if you're not completely satisfied.
No more confusion. No more frustration.
Unlike typical music tutorials that rely heavily on visual mimicry or rote note-reading, the 10 Essential Lessons emphasize understanding music with your hands, your ears, and your mind. These thoughtfully organized lessons simplify complex concepts and prioritize what's truly important: your musical growth.
No note-reading necessary.
To unlock your creativity, the 10 Essential Lessons intentionally set aside traditional note-reading. You'll cultivate a deeper, intuitive understanding of music, fueling your lifelong musical journey.
About Your Instructor, Jeff: Drawing on his education at the Berklee College of Music and decades of experience teaching and performing, Jeff designed these lessons to fill the gaps often found in music education—offering accessible, practical knowledge that will transform your musicianship.
Quotes About Jeff & His Teaching
“No more than six months after the lessons started, one day I brought David and Kevin shopping at BJ’s Wholesale club, to my surprise and delight, they took turns sitting in front of the store piano, and gave their first public performance. I can still vividly recall the priceless smiles on their faces upon receiving the applauses and cheers from the gallery of spectators."
“Sam has learned many things from his work with Jeff. He has gained proficiency in recognizing and playing patterns that are common in jazz music.”
“I would like to recommend Jeff to any students ready to make the leap to a less classical, more improvisational approach to piano study…Although he can sight read very well, Ryan found he lacked the skills to effectively interpret this music on his own. We were thrilled when we discovered Jeff…"
Who Will Benefit from the Lessons?
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Total Beginners: No prior experience needed (introductory lessons included).
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Experienced Students: Want to move beyond traditional lessons to create your own music? You’re in the right place.
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Homeschool Families: A great activity to enjoy and learn together (recommended parent participation under age 12).
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Digital Creators: Enhance your digital music production by truly understanding musical structure.
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Musicians Playing Other Instruments: Deepen your musical skills and understanding, regardless of the instrument you play.
What You'll Find in the 10 Essential Lessons:
The 10 Essential Lessons are organized and sequential with clear instruction at the keyboard. Detailed outlines (PDFs) support the teaching to ensure you grasp everything that’s being taught.
In Lessons 1 through 6, you will learn the most important harmonies - 3 triads and 5 chords - found in American music. These harmonies come from only 3 scales.
In Lessons 7 and 8, you will learn about the relationship among these 3 scales and how they are used to support a melody.
Lesson 9 will show you how 2 of these scales are used to construct entire songs. In Lesson 10 you will develop the skills to read, vocalize and play rhythms.
For more information, please read the Introduction.