Paddy Milner is recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world. Following years with the late great Jack Bruce, he's now the current keyboard player of choice for Sir Tom Jones. He is also a two times winner of the Best Keyboard Player category in the British Blues awards.
The aim of the course is to learn how to play a simple but authentic sounding 12 bar blues including elements of improvisation. Unlock the world of blues piano and open the door to a world of creativity! Paddy will also introduce the concepts that will enable you to benefit from the more advanced courses.
Go from complete beginner to playing blues piano in 9 lessons!
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Lesson Plan
- Introduction to Blues Piano
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Getting Started: The 12 Bar Blues
Getting Started: The 12 Bar Blues
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The Engine Room: Left Hand Bass
The Engine Room: Left Hand Bass
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Adding the right hand/comping
Adding the right hand/comping
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Developing Harmony: 7th Chords & Inversions
Developing Harmony: 7th Chords & Inversions
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Right-hand Riff #1 and variations
Right-hand Riff #1 and variations
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Right Hand Riff #1 Further Variations
Right Hand Riff #1 Further Variations
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The 'Blues Scale' & Uses
The 'Blues Scale' & Uses
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Ending #1 & Variations
Ending #1 & Variations
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Putting it all together
Putting it all together
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Dirty Dozen - The Twelve Bar Blues Challenge
Dirty Dozen - The Twelve Bar Blues Challenge
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Paddy Milner
Paddy Milner is not only recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world (he is currently keyboard player of choice for SIR TOM JONES , following several years with the late great JACK BRUCE), but also as a superb original songwriter and distinctive singer. Just read the praise from the likes of Dave Brubeck!
He has twice won the award for Best Keyboard Player in the British Blues Awards.
He holds a long standing residency as founder member of the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion at the world renowned Ronnie Scott's club.
His current group LONDONOLA plays homegrown British music with a strong dose of New Orleans spirit, and his new collaborative group JAWBONE will see it’s eagerly anticipated debut album released in late 2016.
“I love it…there’s a guy who can really play the piano” Dave Brubeck
“I highly recommend it. Somehow things start to feel much better!” Jack Bruce
“The best blues piano player in Europe…” Blues Access, USA
“Impressive & original” The Times
“Dazzling” The Independent
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