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Master the Art of Soloing in 30 Days with Grammy Winner Cory Henry

Learn directly from one of the best keyboard players on the planet WITHOUT spending thousands of dollars on traditional lessons. Save years of unlearning bad techniques and unhelpful practicing routines.

I’ll teach you the key components of theme-driven improvisation and build the foundation for creating masterful solos. I’m blessed to be a 3X Grammy Award Winning artist and want you to join me as I share my expertise, helping you create an out-of-this-world solo.

$199  $597

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CREATE AMAZING PIANO SOLOS

In my new Solo Mastery course, I’ll teach you my complete soloing framework, the same one I used to perform my “Lingus” solo. In just 30 days, you’ll be playing more fluid, creative, and just plain mind-blowing solos.
Step inside my practice room with Berklee College of Music Professor Alain Merville as we share tools and techniques you won’t find anywhere else.  This course will transform your approach to improvisation.

INSTRUCTION

8+ Hours of In-Depth Videos;
Step by Step Curriculum

SCHEDULE

Flexible, at your own pace;
Lifetime access

FINAL OUTPUT

Solo and Improvisation Mastery

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate and Advanced

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Meet Your Instructors

Cory Henry

A 3x Grammy-winning artist and music prodigy, Cory has been a featured soloist with countless artists including Imagine Dragons, Bruce Springsteen, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With 100+ million views, Cory’s solos are the most viewed improvisation performances on YouTube.

Alain Merville

Founder and CEO of YousicPlay and a former professor at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. Over his 14+ years as an educator, Alain has taught thousands of students and has developed highly effective teaching formulas. He brings a wide range of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, manager, influencer, and cultivator of young talent.

INSIDE THE WORKSHOP

A BETTER WAY TO LEARN

LEARN

The Step-by-Step Guide to Soloing, On Demand

Learn Cory’s entire, start-to-finish creative process for improvisation:  every idea, decision, tool, and technique. The same soloing techniques he has used in thousands of performances, including his famous Lingus solo that has over 34M YouTube views.

Access the pre-recorded lessons at any time

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Hands-on Practice

Put what you learn into practice with specific assignments. Create your own piano solos with step-by-step instructions, and ‘play-along’ exercises. Monitor your progress as you improve through each lesson.

Piano exercises with each module

SHARE

Grow with Other Musicians

Share your work, give feedback, and connect with other pianists in our community. Join friendly competitions to win community badges and other prizes.

Connect with & get support from fellow YousicPlayers

Learn how to use harmony and chord progressions to create melody-driven phrases.

  1. Why harmony is a core skill in soloing
  2. Understanding the chord structure of the song you're soloing over
  3. Analyze the chord progression of the song and their functional harmony
  4. Left-Hand chord voicings when soloing
  5. Soloing "within the key" using Tonal Center and Chord tone-based ideas
  6. Arpeggios & Composing Melodic lines
  7. Octave Displacement Exercise
  8. Passing Chords & Phrases (melodically driven)
  9. Reharmonization and expanding from the fundamental chord structure
  10. Understanding harmonic textures that convey different emotions: Hate, Joy, Excitement
  11. Soloing over a reharms
  12. Creating chord shapes and textures that follow the melody
  13. Ear Training Practice for Soloing

Create structure and build momentum by exploring rhythmic syncopations, left-hand & right-hand variations, and musical phrasings.

  1. Why rhythm is a core skill in soloing
  2. Playing the Harmony & Melody in time
  3. Left Hand Comping Rhythms when soloing
  4. Syncopated rhythmic variations demonstration
  5. How to practice syncopated rhythmic variations (using only the melody & chord tones)
  6. Syncopated rhythmic variations demonstration (using lines and arpeggios)
  7. Syncopated rhythmic variations demonstration (using only pentatonic scales)
  8. Combining Left-Hand comping rhythms with syncopated rhythmic soloing variations
  9. Using rhythm to hide "wrong" notes when soloing
  10. Importance of Phrasing
  11. Practice lesson on phrasing

Learn how Cory uses melodic embellishments and runs in his solos to create captivating moments and apply those techniques to your solo performance.  

  1. Why rhythm is a core skill in soloing
  2. Vocal-inspired trills & embellishments
  3. Analyze the embellishments and trills Cory uses (how to practice them)
  4. Combining melodic embellishments, chord scales, and introducing runs
  5. How to combine melodic embellishments, chord scales, and runs to compose a solo
  6. Solo performance demonstration using embellishments, runs, passing chords/phrases
  7. Analyze the 1st & 2nd verse of the solo performance demonstration
  8. Analyze the chorus of the solo performance demonstration

Expand your solo by adding motifs and a structured form that tells a complete story. Finish the class by performing your new solo.

  1. Why structure is a core skill in soloing
  2. Lesson on outlining Cory's structure to soloing
  3. Importance of Motifs & Themes for storytelling
  4. Short & Long rhythmic motifs
  5. Practice creating short & long rhythmic motifs
  6. Short & Long melodic motifs
  7. Practice creating short & long melodic motifs
  8. Developing a theme (an idea) over a longer solo vs a shorter solo
  9. Demonstration of a structured solo
  10. Analyzing Cory's Demonstration
  11. Importance of the spiritual & emotional connections when soloing

PRICING

LIMITED OFFER

50% OFF | $300 SAVINGS

Lifetime Access to Course Video & Q&A Content | $1,500
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8+ hours of educational content from Cory and Alain 
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3x the length of Cory’s YousicPlay course ($249)
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8+ hours of pre-recorded live Q&As with direct insights from Cory & Alain 
Premium Tier Subscription to Musician Exchange Online Community | $299/year value
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Exclusive talks with industry professionals
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Live interviews and talks with instructors
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Berklee College of Music Professor theory workshops and Q&A
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Unreleased behind the scenes footage and lessons from YousicPlay
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Network with other highly motivated artists
Soloing Guidebook Checklist | $200
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A checklist that walks you through the key skills
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A valuable tool to put Cory's unique approach to soloing into your practice routine
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Learn the formula. Make it yours. Explore.
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1,999 Value
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LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE FEATURED SOLOIST ON:

LINGUS SOLO - SNARKY PUPPY              
DONDA - KANYE WEST 
CONTINUAL - IMAGINE DRAGONS
POSTER CHILD - RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

TOPICS COVERED:

Melody-Driven Soloing

Developing Motifs & Ideas

Soloing “in the key”

Soloing “out of the key”

Chord Voicing & Comping Rhythms

Passing Chords & Phrasing

Solo Structure & Storytelling

Rhythmic Syncopations

Ear Training For Soloing

Playing Singable Solo Lines

Melodic Embellishments, Trills & Runs

Chord Scales, Chord Tones & Arpeggios

Advanced Music Theory for Soloing

Crafting Your Sound & Style

Workshopping & Collaboration

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS

Who is this course for?

This course is for all intermediate and advanced-level pianists, whether you’re new to improvisation, a fan of Cory Henry, or a more experienced soloist looking to accelerate your growth and expand your skills. The projects are designed so that you can practice and learn at the pace of your own personal abilities. 

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a month-long learning experience, level up your soloing skills, and finish with a blueprint of your improvisation guideline and 4 original solo performances, this course is for you. 

How much musical knowledge and experience do I need?

You only need basic knowledge of the piano to participate in this workshop. Berklee College of Music professor Alain Merville explains all of the music theory and provides practical understanding behind every concept and technique Cory teaches. This curriculum is packed with information and you’ll likely get different learnings of it depending on your level of musical knowledge.

We provide resources throughout the course to help you:  including pre-recorded Q&As with Cory & Alain, music theory exercises, ear training exercises, performance exercises, play-along tracks, and skill development for you to measure your progress throughout the entire experience.

Does it matter where I’m located?

Absolutely not. All the video lessons are pre-recorded, allowing you to watch them whenever is best for you. Inside the platform, you’ll see the daily classwork to complete to stay on track. 

The Q&A sessions with Cory and Alain were recorded previously and include tons of valuable tips and instruction as part of the journey.

You’ll get the best of both worlds - many of the benefits of learning in person, all from the comfort of your own home and the flexibility of your own hours.

Do you have a refund policy?

Yes. If for any reason you want to refund your enrollment, you may do so within 30 days of your purchase and receive credit back in your account to take a different YousicPlay workshop or class.

Will I have access to the course materials after it ends?

Yes! You’ll have lifetime access to the video lessons, pre-recorded Q&As, full curriculum, and continued access to the YousicPlay community. You’ll be able to use the video as a resource as you continue to develop your improvisation skills alongside your peers and for the rest of your music journey.

Still have questions? Contact Us!

If there are any other questions, please send us an email at hello@yousicplay.com and we'll gladly help you!

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Cory's Exclusive Interview!

Don't miss this intimate and revealing discussion where Cory shares his approach, thought process, techniques, and strategies for creating dynamic and engaging solos. 

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