Winter/Spring Course:
I’ve been guiding traditionally trained pianists to make their own music for nearly 20 years. Many return again and again.
What’s my secret? None. While I have developed many useful handouts, worksheets, and practice tracks over the years, you’ll not hear any ‘secret sauce’ or ‘jazz made easy’ claims from me.
Instead, I offer interactive online classes responsively planned to address the evolving needs of the group while also providing individualized learning via flexible assignments and shared practice videos.
- Bradley Sowash
Availability: Space is limited to 25 active participants.
Technical level: Intermediate and up
Dates: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25
Feedback dates: Five days per week.
Times: All classes are 1pm - 2:30pm Eastern (U.S. and Canada)
Need a smile?
Watch these final projects from past classes.
Highlights of Bradley’s teaching:
Co-Founder of 88 Creative Keys Workshops & Webinars.
Pioneered and taught 35 live online courses.
Presenter at innumerable music ed conferences
Planning committee member for MTNA and NCKP..
Author of widely-acclaimed piano methods, That’s Jazz and Creative Chords.
Seven seasons on the PBS-TV series, “The Piano Guy.”
Recipient of American Prize in Composition special citation for “his unique skill in combining classical techniques with popular idioms.”
Like a college course, multiple resources accommodate different learning styles.
Best reasons to enroll:
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Participate on camera or observe live group lessons through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. After class, watch replay videos for a full year after the first lesson.
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Share practice videos and ask questions in a private Facebook group to receive feedback from Bradley five days a week and support from fellow participants anytime.
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Support your learning with extensive handouts, notated music examples, backing tracks, and reference videos provided on a private resource page
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Signing up for a class means making time, facing your fears, and taking actual steps to achieve your piano-playing goals.
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These live interactive classes offer a supportive and engaging environment, where you can connect with fellow musicians and receive personalized feedback from an experienced instructor.
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Review that part you missed as often as you like. The replay videos, private group, and resource page remain active for a full year after the first lesson.
What if the class time does not work for my time zone or schedule?
If you cannot attend live classes, watching the replay videos which are provided the day after a class and posting your practice videos in our very private Facebook group for individual feedback is the next best thing.
Is Bradley the right teacher for me?
Choosing the right teacher is important. Get to know Bradley’s teaching philosophy and style, professional background, and experience.
Past Courses
2016
Boogie Blues
Pop/Jazz Improv Styles
Creative Chords
Christmas Favorites
2017
Pop/Jazz Essential Tunes
Ellington/Gershwin Classics
Shuffle Blues
Bossa Nova
Charlie Brown Christmas
2018
American Folk Songs
Jazz Ballads
Intro to Blues
Jazz Blues
Beatles on Jazz Piano
That’s Jazz 101
2019
Intro to Jazz Standards
Funky Beats
Take Five
That’s Jazz 2A
Feel the Spirit! Hymns & Spirituals
2020
That’s Jazz 2B
Mind, Body, and Soul
Secret Agent Themes
Jamming the Classics
Cool Yule on the Piano Stool
2021
Standards Step-by-Step
Stride Out!
Sunny! 1
Sunny! 2
2022
That’s Jazz Christmas
Classic Disney
Latin Jazz 1
Latin Jazz 2
Satchmo!
2023
Standards and Styles
That’s Jazz 3
The Pedagogy of Teaching Creativity
Do You Hear What I Hear