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The Soul of Country Piano with Matt Rollings

Master the approaches to country piano and beyond with Grammy-winning pianist Matt Rollings!
  • Elevate your piano skills, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
  • Master critical techniques utilized in country, jazz, pop, gospel, R&B, and blues
  • Expand your understanding of popular piano styles and essential rhythm approaches
  • Learn the improvisation and soloing methods of the country aesthetic
  • Deepen your understanding of music theory & piano mechanics
  • Receive personal guidance directly from Matt at every step of your learning journey
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    Country Piano: Learn more about Matt's course
    • Elevate your piano skills, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
    • Master critical techniques utilized in country, jazz, pop, gospel, R&B, and blues
    • Expand your understanding of popular piano styles and essential rhythm approaches
    • Learn the improvisation and soloing methods of the country aesthetic
    • Deepen your understanding of music theory & piano mechanics
    • Receive personal guidance directly from Matt at every step of your learning journey
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    • Unlimited Access to Lessons
    • Unlimited Access to Video Exchange Library
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    • Music Theory Workshop
    • Backing Tracks across Instruments
    • VIP Bonus Content
    • 100s of piano lessons at your own pace
    • All levels beginner to advanced
    • Slow Motion & Video looping
    Experience the Power of Video Exchange Learning®
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      Video Exchange Explained: how you'll connect with Matt
      • Get personalized video feedback directly from Matt
      • Watch and learn from all the interactions that Matt has shared with his other students
      • The most supportive way to master country piano online
      Matt’s Online Piano Course: A Comprehensive Guide for Pianists of Every Level
      • 17 sections covering introductory methods to advanced country piano techniques, tunes, & more
      • 150+ multi-angle video lessons for optimal learning and keyboard understanding
      • Dozens of professionally recorded play-along backing tracks to accompany the lessons
      • Notation and supplemental written materials included
      About Matt Rollings
      • One of the music industry’s preeminent piano talents and session musicians
      • 2-time Grammy winner and 3-time nominee
      • Critically acclaimed expertise in a variety of styles, including country, jazz, pop, R&B, and more
      • Has collaborated with a roster of esteemed artists such as George Strait, Clint Black, Vince Gill, and more
      • Has released 4 albums as a bandleader and appeared on nearly 1,500 commercial recordings by a variety of critically acclaimed artists
      • Has taught at ArtistWorks since 2025
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      Country Piano Lessons

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      Getting Started

      Welcome to the Course, Meet Your Teacher
      Warming Up

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      Scales & Chords

      Introduction to Scales & Chords
      The Major Scale
      Etude: The Major Scale
      The Pentatonic Scale
      Etude: The Pentatonic Scale
      The Blues Scale
      Etude: The Blues Scale
      The Blues Pentatonic Scale
      Types of Chords: Major Chords
      Types of Chords: Minor Chords
      Types of Chords: 7th Chords
      Types of Chords: Chord Inversions
      Types of Chords: Minor 7th Chords
      Types of Chords: Diminished Chords
      Major Etude: 1-4-5-1 Progression
      Minor Etude: 6m-4-3-6m Progression

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      Vocabulary

      What Does Country Piano Sound Like?
      Major Scale Vocabulary
      Pentatonic Scale Vocabulary
      Blues Scale Vocabulary
      Exploring Styles: Floyd & Pig

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      Time, Feel and Function

      Introduction to Time, Feel and Function
      TFF Concept: Time
      Subdivision Etude: "Building the Scaffold"
      TFF Concept: Feel
      "Feel" Practice Exercise
      Dynamics
      Using the Sustain Pedal
      TFF Concept: Function
      Function: Finding & Crafting a Part

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      Rhythm, Rhythm, Rhythm

      Introduction to Rhythm
      One Chord Vamp: Straight Ballad
      One Chord Vamp: Straight Ballad - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Mid-Tempo Straight 8
      One Chord Vamp: Mid-Tempo Straight 8 - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Mid-Tempo Shuffle
      One Chord Vamp: Mid-Tempo Shuffle - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Walking Bass Shuffle
      One Chord Vamp: Walking Bass Shuffle - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Swung Waltz
      One Chord Vamp: Swung Waltz - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Western Swing
      One Chord Vamp: Western Swing - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Honky Tonk
      One Chord Vamp: Honky Tonk - Call & Response Exercise
      One Chord Vamp: Boogie Rock
      One Chord Vamp: Boogie Rock - Call & Response Exercise
      Progression: Straight Ballad - Key of Bb
      Progression: Mid-Tempo Straight 8 - Key of F
      Progression: Mid-Tempo Shuffle - Key of C
      Progression: Walking Bass Shuffle - Key of C
      Progression: Swung Waltz - Key of C
      Progression: Western Swing - Key of F
      Progression: Honky Tonk - Key of E
      Progression: Boogie Rock - Key of F

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      Fills

      Introduction to Playing Fills
      Traditional Country: Fills Over One Chord Vamp in F
      Call & Response Over One Chord Vamp: Traditional Country Fills in F
      Call & Response Over One Chord Vamp: Traditional Country Fills in C
      Fills Over a Progression: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of F
      Fills Over a Progression: Traditional Country Swing - Key of C
      Fills Over a Progression: Honky Tonk - Key of A
      Fills Over a Progression: Boogie Rock - Key of E

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      Rhythm with Fills

      Traditional Country: Rhythm with Fills Over One Chord Vamp in F
      Call & Response: Traditional Country Rhythm and Fills Over One Chord Vamp in F
      Call & Response: Traditional Country Rhythm and Fills Over One Chord Vamp in C
      Rhythm with Fills Over a Progression: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of F
      Rhythm with Fills Over a Progression: Traditional Country Swing - Key of C
      Rhythm with Fills Over a Progression: Honky Tonk - Key of A
      Rhythm with Fills Over a Progression: Boogie Rock - Key of E

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      Soloing

      Introduction to Soloing
      Soloing: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of F
      Soloing: Traditional Country Swing - Key of Bb
      Soloing: Ballad - Key of C
      Soloing: Honky Tonk - Key of C

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      Number Charts

      Introduction to the Nashville Number System
      Why Numbers?
      Thinking in Intervals
      Ear Training Exercise 1: “Intervallic Awareness”
      Ear Training Exercise 2: “Intervallic Awareness”
      How to Read & Write a Number Chart
      Putting it All Together

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      Styles: Ballads

      Introduction to Ballads
      Types of Rhythms in Ballads
      Ballad Rhythm: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of F
      Ballad Rhythm: Traditional Country Swing - Key of D
      Voicings
      Introduction to Playing Fills on a Ballad
      Ballad Fills: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - "Cryin' Too" - Key of C
      Ballad Fills: Traditional Country Swing - "Cryin' Too" - Key of C
      Introduction to Soloing on a Ballad
      Ballad Soloing: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of C
      Ballad Soloing: Traditional Country Swing - Key of F
      Ballad Intros, Re-Intros & Endings
      Ballad Intro: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - "Cryin' Too" - Key of C
      Ballad Intro: Traditional Country Swing - "Cryin' Too" - Key of C
      Tension & Release: The Power of Dissonance
      The Magic of 3 Note Voicings

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      Styles: Mid-Tempo Playing

      Introduction to Mid-Tempo Playing
      Mid-Tempo Intro, Rhythm & Fills: "Cryin' Too" - Key of C
      Mid-Tempo Soloing: Traditional Country Straight 8ths - Key of Bb
      Slip Note Technique
      Call & Response Exercise: Slip Note Technique - Key of F
      Grace Notes
      Call & Response Exercise: Grace Notes & Slip Notes - Key of C

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      Styles: African, Blues & Gospel Influences

      Introduction to African, Blues & Gospel Influences
      African, Blues & Gospel Influence Examples
      Country Blues Rhythm, Voicings & Fills: Slow Swing - Key of F
      Country Blues Soloing: Mid-Tempo Boogie - Key of A
      The Blues Scale Plus
      The Gospel Scale
      Gospel Chord Exercise
      FEEL-ing
      A Little Research Goes a Long Way

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      Tricks & Licks

      Tricks & Licks - Introduction
      Walkdowns Using Secondary Dominants
      Walkups with First Inversion b7
      Blues "Clusters" and Dissonance
      Richard Tee/Leon Russell Dominant Chromatic Chord Progression
      Octaves
      Guide Tones
      Voice Leading
      Voice Leading Circle of 4ths Exercise 1
      Voice Leading Circle of 4ths Exercise 2

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      Styles: Boogie Woogie, Rock & Roll and Country Rock

      Introduction to Boogie Woogie
      Boogie Woogie Rhythm: Boogie Woogie Swing - Key of G
      Introduction to Early Rock & Roll
      Early Rock & Roll Rhythm and Licks: Rock & Roll - Key of G
      Introduction to Country Rock
      Country Rock Rhythm Styles: "Wait" - Key of Eb
      Country Rock Rhythm Styles: “Sue Ain’t Going to the Fair” - Key of C

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      Styles: Blues Rock

      More Rhythm
      How to Play Nice with Electric Guitars
      Playing with Electric Guitar: Skeletal Voicings Technique
      Playing with Electric Guitar: Diamonds with Full and Shell Voicings
      Using Blues in Rock: Shell Voicing + Boogie with Blues notes
      Blues Rock Elton John Style: "Bye, Bye Smelly Big Toad" - Key of C
      Blues Rock Billy Powell Style: "Sweet Gnome Alexandra" - Key of F

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      Styles: Playing in 3/4 Walz Time

      Introduction to Playing in 3/4 Waltz Time
      Rhythm, Fills & Soloing: Traditional Country Waltz - "Virginia Creeper" - Key of C
      Rhythm in a Half Time 6/8 Feel - Key of G
      Blues & Gospel in 3/4 Time

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      Styles: Western Swing

      Introduction to Western Swing
      Western Swing Voicings: "West Again" - Key of C
      The Left Hand's Role in Western Swing
      Pentatonic & Chromatic Approach in Swing
      Rhythm, Fills & Soloing: Up Tempo Western Swing - "West Again" - Key of F
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