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The Basics

Boogie Woogie Boot Camp

Boogie woogie piano lessons

Drills and Challenges to get your technique up to the professional level.

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Develop Hand Independence

Besides a strong left hand, hand independence is the most important part of playing boogie woogie and blues piano. Learn how to do it like a pro.

Master the Triplets

Struggling with the triplets from the hand independence exercise? Try these exercises!

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From ZERO to INDEPENDENT

How to take a new boogie bass pattern from zero to independent in 15 exercises.

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Set your Metronome for Boogie

How to use the metronome while you practice boogie woogie.

What is a 12 Bar Blues?

Learn the 5 most common forms of a 12 bar blues.

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How to keep your fingers from popping up unnecessarily while playing and relieve tension in the back of your forearms.

Keep your Hands Relaxed

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How To Play Boogie Woogie Piano Textbook

The curriculum references page numbers in our text book. Purchase is recommended but not necessary to complete the course.

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15-60 min / day

Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Prerequisites:     None

Textbook

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