At IROCKU, our mission is to be the comprehensive resource for rock piano. We are looking to add to our current catalog of piano lessons and have a wish list of over 300 potential songs to choose from. We’ve sorted through the list and are looking for a selection of songs that provides a mix of lessons that covers a variety of rock genres, piano fundamentals and techniques, and are a blast to play. Here is a short list of songs we are considering. Please let us know which are your favorites on the list: Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …
Rock Piano Lessons
Professor Longhair Piano Lesson – “Hey Now Baby”
The IROCKU feature lesson is "Hey Now Baby" by Professor Longhair. Click below for the lesson and sheet music. "Hey Now Baby" piano lesson Recorded sometime between 1949-1953, “Hey Now Baby” was eventually released in 1972 on the album, 'New Orleans Piano' by Professor Longhair. Another version of the song was released earlier by The Meters in 1971 under the name “Cabbage Alley” with Art Neville taking writer’s credit. We’re not sure why! The songs are virtually identical. Nevertheless it is an awesome version. When the Meters or the Nevilles perform the song live now, they do give credit to Professor Longhair. Professor Longhair’s playing is a cornerstone of rock piano. If you want to play Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, or Little Richard, learn how to play the techniques of …
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“Living in a Dream” Piano Lesson – Sea Level
Our current featured lesson is “Living in a Dream” by Sea Level. Click below for the lesson and sheet music. "Living in a Dream" piano lesson Happy New Year from Chuck and the irocku Team. Let us know what you want us to work on for the New Year. We’re considering a new Gospel Rock Essentials series. And perhaps some more blues tunes, maybe “Stormy Monday” and “Statesboro Blues” or possibly The Rolling Stones’ ballad “Wild Horses”. Are there any particular songs, styles or techniques you’d like to tackle this year? Here’s a video of Sea Level live at the Capitol Theatre in 1977. This is the only live Sea Level video that we have been able to turn up. Here’s the setlist: • Tidal Wave • Rain In Spain • Shake A Leg • Hideaway • Scarborough Fair • Hot 'Lanta • …
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