We have 6 free piano challenges available. Once you sign up for a challenge, you will receive daily emails with the video lessons until the challenge is over. Each challenge contains 5 free video lessons, 5 emails containing practice tips, and a free backing track to download. You can also choose a beginner / early intermediate version of each challenge, or a late intermediate / advanced version. We recommend that you only sign up for one challenge at a time (by style and by level).


10-Day Blues Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • The Blues Form
  • Blues Chords
  • Blues Shuffle Grooves
  • The Blues Scale
  • 8th Note and Triplet Runs
  • Up-slides and Down-slides
  • Upper and Lower Position Soloing
  • 3 Master Keys to Creating Blues Lines


Jazz Ballad Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • The Lead Sheet Melody
  • Diatonic 7th Chords
  • Chord Inversions
  • Chord Shells with 3 & 7
  • A Beginner Stride Pattern
  • Rootless Voicings
  • The "Money Range" for Chord Tones
  • An Advanced Stride Pattern


Smooth Jazz Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • 4 Essential Smooth Jazz Chords
  • 3 Timeless Smooth Jazz Grooves
  • The Ultimate Scale for Soloing
  • 4 Must-Know Improv Exercises
  • My Top 5 Soloing Techniques
  • Tips for Creating A Sweet Solo


O Christmas Tree Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • O Christmas Tree Melody and Chords
  • Chord Shell Voicings
  • Jazzy Fills & Rhythmic Variations
  • Melody Harmonies
  • Soloing Tips
  • Intros & Outros


Fly Me to the Moon Challenge 

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • Fly Me to the Moon Melody and Chords
  • Chord Shell Voicings
  • Walking Bass Lines
  • Jazzy Fills
  • Chord Pops, Rolls, & Rhythmic Variations
  • Soloing Tips
  • Intros & Outros


Pop Accompaniment Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • The #1 Pop Progression
  • 8 Signature Accompaniments by Adele, Coldplay, Elton John, Billy Joel, and more
  • 6 Essential Left Hand Techniques 
  • 8 Must-Know Right Hand Techniques
  • Top Styles like Rock, Ballad, & Contemporary
  • 3 Keys to Master Chord Inversions
  • The 7 Essential Pop Chords Toolki


Amazing Grace Challenge

In this challenge, you will learn:

  • Amazing Grace Lead Sheet
  • Chord Inversions
  • Passing Chords
  • Left Hand Stride Pattern
  • Bass Fills & Pick-Up Notes
  • Melody Embellishments
  • 9/8 Time Signature Feel
  • Reharmonization Techniques