DR.John Lesson one

Just sit back and watch Dr. John work his way through the likes of C.C. Rider and Pine Top Boogie ‚ € ‚ ¦ you will have got a graduate degree in soul. - Time Magazine

Imagine being able to see as well as hear the amazing piano styles of the great Dr. John - up close! This one-hour session is jammed full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction, and the wonderful personality of one of the premier artists of our time.

On this informative and fascinating lesson, Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack discusses the playing styles of the musicians he heard and worked with as a youngster growing up in New Orleans. You ‚ € ‚ ll learn songs and instrumentals by such legendary greats as Professor Longhair, Pine Top Smith, Champion Jack Dupree, Fats Domino, James Booker and others. Mac breaks down the tunes, turnarounds, left-hand patterns, and right-hand improvisations so that an aspiring pianist can truly understand this exciting tradition.

This fascinating instructional DVD will challenge and excite anyone who wants to play in the New Orleans style as exemplified by the great Dr. John!

Songs: Frankie And Johnny, C. C. Rider, Pine Top Boogie, Blueberry Hill, The Fat Man, Goodnight Irene, others.