Boogie Woogie Piano For Beginners

Step-by-step boogie blues piano made easy. Learn classic walking bass lines, rockin' right hand riffs, licks & more!

What you'll learn

Master a simple but powerful walking bass line that drives the groove.

Break down the 12 Bar Blues into easy steps, then build up to more advanced boogie variations.

Play classic rolling riffs that make the music jump.

Develop hand strength, stamina, and dexterity with fun, practical exercises.

Add sparkling right-hand licks for that authentic blues sound.

Explore a variety of boogie rhythms and techniques to keep things fresh.

Take your first steps into improvisation.

And most importantly—have a blast every time you sit at the piano!

Requirements

Learners must know the basics on piano such as the names or the piano keys, and basic triad chords.

Description

Step into the world of boogie-woogie and discover the rhythm, energy, and groove of this exciting blues piano style! This course is designed for beginners as well as those who simply want to add some swing to their playing, and it will have you playing authentic boogie blues in no time. You’ll start with a basic 12-bar blues progression, and then gradually build it up by adding a classic boogie-woogie left-hand bass pattern, before moving on to the essential chords, rhythms, and techniques that create that authentic blues sound. As you progress, you’ll learn how to add catchy right-hand licks and riffs, and even begin exploring improvisation so you can make the music your own.The lessons are quick, easy to follow, and always fun, guiding you step-by-step so that you can copy, practice, and then play with confidence. You don’t need to be able to read sheet music to take part, but a bonus eBook is included with all the sheet music and lesson resources for those who find it helpful. The course is structured in stages that gradually increase in difficulty, with mini practice pieces at each step to showcase your progress. Along the way, you’ll find exercises designed to strengthen your hands, improve your stamina, and build fluency, while also giving you the freedom to integrate the riffs, licks, and techniques smoothly into your improvisations.To make practice even more enjoyable, the course comes with backing tracks so you can play along with the sound of a real blues band. By the time you reach the end, you’ll not only have the skills to sit down and play with confidence — you’ll also be able to jam along with impressive boogie-woogie flair, bringing that classic blues groove to life every time you touch the keys.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 A Welcome from Arthur

Lecture 2 Just 3 Chords

Lecture 3 Left-Hand Root Notes

Lecture 4 A Simple 12 Bar Blues

Lecture 5 A Bluesy Chord Finish

Lecture 6 Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (Slow)

Lecture 7 Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (105bpm)

Lecture 8 A Walking Boogie Bass Line

Lecture 9 Walking Boogie Bass Line With Both Hands

Lecture 10 Walking Boogie Bass Line | Practise Play-Along With Backing Track

Lecture 11 A Walk-Up Turnaround

Lecture 12 Swung Rhythms

Lecture 13 Swung Rhythms Applied to the Boogie

Lecture 14 Your First Boogie Etude

Lecture 15 Before moving onto the next stage do this…

Lecture 16 Boogie Etude 1 | Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (Slow 70bpm)

Lecture 17 Boogie Etude 1 | Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (Fast 105bpm)

Section 2: Stage 2

Lecture 18 Let's Build a Blues Riff

Lecture 19 Rocking Blues Riff - Step 1

Lecture 20 Rocking Blues Riff - Step 2

Lecture 21 Rocking Blues Riff in the 12-Bar Boogie

Lecture 22 Alternating Between Blues Riff + Chords

Lecture 23 Crushed Notes

Lecture 24 Crushed Notes Applied to the 12-Bar Boogie

Lecture 25 A Classic Blues Lick (Intro or Turnaround)

Lecture 26 A Funky Tremolo Finish

Lecture 27 Boogie Etude 2

Lecture 28 Lesson 27 - Etude 2 | Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (70bpm)

Lecture 29 Etude 2 | Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (105bpm)

Section 3: Stage 3

Lecture 30 Scales, Licks & Improvisation

Lecture 31 The C Minor Blues Scale

Lecture 32 A Quick Improv

Lecture 33 The C Minor Blues Scale Exercise (Triplet Rhythms)

Lecture 34 Triplet Rhythms Exercise | Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (70bpm)

Lecture 35 Triplet Rhythms Exercise - Practise Play-Along with Backing (105bpm)

Lecture 36 The C Minor Blues Exercise - Swung Rhythms

Lecture 37 Swung Rhythm Exercise - Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (70bpm)

Lecture 38 Swung Rhythm Exercise - Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (105bpm)

Lecture 39 Playing Around with Swung + Triplet Rhythms

Lecture 40 Improv Practise Play-Along

Lecture 41 Crushed Notes

Lecture 42 Syncopated Rhythms

Lecture 43 Lick 1 (3rds into Major Blues Scale)

Lecture 44 Incorporating Lick 1 Into the 12 Bar Blues (Exercise)

Lecture 45 Lick 2 (Swinging Up-Circle)

Lecture 46 Incorporating Lick 2 (Exercise)

Lecture 47 Lick 3 (With Octave Harmony Technique)

Lecture 48 Incorporating Lick 3 (Exercise)

Lecture 49 Bringing It All Together - Boogie Etude 3 | Part 1

Lecture 50 Boogie Etude - Part 2

Lecture 51 Boogie Etude 3 - Part 3

Lecture 52 Boogie Etude 3 - Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (70bpm)

Lecture 53 Boogie Etude 3 - Practise Play-Along with Backing Track (105bpm)

Lecture 54 Final Thoughts

Music lovers who want to bring boogie-woogie piano to life at their own keyboard.,Beginners and early learners ready for a fun, energetic style.,Players who want to jam the blues without reading sheet music (notation included if you’d like it).,Anyone wanting to add the groove, swing, and excitement of boogie-woogie to their playing!