New Orleans Blues, Funk, & RnB Course with Jon Cleary

[Hayden]

Hey Y’all

I’ve been in New Orleans for the last few months looking for a Blues/Gospel/Funk teacher.

I’m very happy to announce New Orleans piano legend Jon Cleary as the latest addition to our teaching team.

Learn more about Jon here:

• Website: www.joncleary.com/
• Facebook: Jon Cleary | New Orleans LA
• Label: www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/jon-cleary/
• NPR: www.npr.org/artists/96812627/jon-cleary-the-absolute-monster-gentlemen/

New Orleans Blues, Funk, & RnB

We have recorded a series of lessons incorporating New Orleans Blues, Funk, & RnB styles.

Here are a couple of shots from our recording session:

Jon’s course covers the following topics:

• The History Of New Orleans Piano Music
• 12/8 Grooves
• Rhumba/Habanera Grooves
• Funk Grooves & Rhythms
• New Orleans Blues
• Reharmonising The Blues
• Blues Improvisation
• “12 Bar Blues” Tutorial
• “Frenchman St Blues” Tutorial
• “Moonburn” Tutorial
• “Go To The Mardi Gras” Tutorial

Here’s a preview of one of the lessons:

The intro music is from Jon’s lesson on “Funk Grooves” and the video shows Jon arranging his tune “Frenchman St Blues”:

https://vimeo.com/387310360/ebbef6710c

Here are some performances of Jon and his band:

JON CLEARY - "When You Get Back" (Live in New Orleans) #JAMINTHEVAN

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen - Tipitina (Live @ The Maple Leaf)

Search YouTube & Spotify to listen to more of Jon’s work:

Jon Cleary

We are working on editing and transcribing the lessons. More updates to follow.

Cheers.

[Hayden]

Hey PianoGroovers

Jon’s course on New Orleans Blues, Funk, & RnB will be launching soon.

Check out the first lesson to get a flavour for the course and its contents:

In this 11-lesson course, Jon breaks down the core elements of New Orleans Blues, Funk, and Gospel styles.

Enjoy the preview and more updates to follow shortly.