Includes Step-by-Step Video Lessons, Rhythm & Theory Explanations, Call & Response Demos & Backing Tracks
More than just Latin grooves, this course gives you the skills to understand and play the rich rhythmic and harmonic language of Latin music on the piano — step by step.
• Watch and play along with video demonstrations for every groove and concept.
• Learn how each groove works rhythmically and harmonically in context.
• Practice in time with call & response backing tracks designed to develop feel and timing.
• Play authentic Montuno patterns, Tumbao bass lines, and comping voicings.
Styles and concepts you'll explore:
Cha-Cha • Bossa Nova • Merengue • Montuno • 2-3 Clave with Tumbao • Voicings for Latin Comping • Jazz Integration • Song Applications • Improvisation Practice • Classic Latin Tunes
Table of Contents
Lesson 1 – Your First Latin Groove: The Cha-Cha
Lesson 2 – Mastering the Bossa Nova Groove in 8 Steps
Lesson 3 – Mastering the Merengue Groove in 7 Steps
Lesson 4 – Your First Montuno – “Conga”
Lesson 5 – 2-3 Clave Montuno with Tumbao Bass
Lesson 6 – Advanced Latin Groove: “Caribe”
Lesson 7 – Advanced Montuno – “Caribe”
Lesson 8 – How to Montuno Any Song (“Satin Doll”)
Lesson 9 – Left Hand Voicings on Bossa Nova (“Blue Bossa”)
Lesson 10 – Best Jazz Improvisation Exercise To Do Every Day – “My Foolish Heart” & “Blue Bossa”
Supplementary Materials
• One Note Samba
• Voicings for Bossa (“Blue Bossa”)
• Montuno w/Tumbao Over Circle of 5ths
• Desafinado
This is your complete guide to mastering Latin piano grooves — from rhythm to reharmonization, soloing, and real-world application.
