Shedrick Mitchell
One of his generation’s foremost influential musical voices, he has collaborated with icons Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and others.
BECOME THE GO-TO PIANIST: LEARN SKILLS FOR CONSISTENT GIGS
Master the piano skills that artists and bands look for, so you can be their go-to player for any gig. Develop techniques and versatility to seamlessly adapt your playing to different styles, genres, and artists’ needs.
Piano
Intermediate +
$98
$279
12k+ Learners
Shedrick Mitchell
BECOME THE GO-TO PIANIST: LEARN SKILLS FOR CONSISTENT GIGS
Master the piano skills that artists and bands look for, so you can be their go-to player for any gig. Develop techniques and versatility to seamlessly adapt your playing to different styles, genres, and artists’ needs.
Piano
Intermediate +
TRANSFORM YOUR PIANO PLAYING
Perform Like a Pro
Transform from a practicing pianist into a confident performer who wows audiences with amazing sets and stage presence
Become the in-Demand Musician
Develop the versatility and professional skills to play any style of music with ease
Turn Passion into Paychecks
Learn how to turn your love of piano into paid gigs, from promoting yourself to getting contracts, so you can build a successful career as a working pianist
Your music your way
In-depth video lessons (20+)
Learn at your own pace
Step-by-step curriculum
Unlimited access
Skills You’ll learn
Advanced performance techniques
Technical proficiency
Diverse chord and scale repertoire
Efficient practice methods
Improvisation and composition skills
Creative arrangement techniques
A BETTER WAY TO LEARN MUSIC
Yousic Play’s accelerated learning method helps you learn skills faster and have more fun playing. You’ll be guided by Shedrick and connected with a supportive community of other musicians for encouragement.
Lesson Plan
- 1. Shedrick's Influences
- 2. Importance of Being Professional
- 3. Warm Up Exercises
- 4. Left Hand Exercises
- 5. Right Hand Exercises
- 6. Arpeggios, Intervals, and Trills
- 7. Stride Piano
- 8. Blocked Chords
- 9. Understanding Rhythm
- 10. Blues Piano
- 11. Reharmonization
- 12. Traditional vs. Modern Jazz
- 13. Drop 2 Voicing (Organ)
- 14.Traditional Gospel Blues (Organ)
- 15. Approach To Hymns (Organ)
- 16. Counterpoint Melodies In Your Playing (Organ)
- 17. Talk Music (Playing Background Music) - Organ
- 18. Backing Up A Preacher (Organ)
- 19. How To Play A Shout (Organ)
- 20. How To Follow A Singer
Your Instructor
Shedrick Mitchell's
Shedrick Mitchell’s skills have kept him in the room, recording and collaborating with music icons including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Maxwell, Jay-Z, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terrance Blanchard, Kenny Garrett, Robert Randolph and others.
Your skills will get you into the room, but your professionalism will keep you there.”
WHAT DO OTHER MUSICIANS LIKE YOU HAVE TO SAY?
Well, they’re singing our praises!
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
“This is the best gospel piano course! You’re going to learn so many things. I 100% recommend it!”
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“What I like most is how you develop a passion for practicing and have fun practicing technique, scales and exercises. Thank you very much Yousic Play and Jesús Molina.”
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
Why our students always succeed
they Explore
by using their creativity and bringing the PLAY back in playing
They Learn
with easy-to-follow lesson plans and practice materials created by experts
They Grow
with access to a diverse supportive community of fellow musicians
Available across all devices: Desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile
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FAQ
This course is for piano players with intermediate to advanced skills. Whether you’re an aspiring musician, keyboard enthusiast, music student, or music educator, you’re sure to get tons of actionable value from Shedrick’s lessons.
You need a comfortable knowledge level 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, and play-along tracks for you to measure your progress throughout the entire experience.
Yes! You’ll have lifetime access to the video lessons, pre-recorded Q&As, full curriculum, and continued access to the Yousic Play community. You’ll be able to use the video as a resource as you continue to develop your musical skills alongside your peers and for the rest of your music journey.
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.
Yes. If for any reason you want to refund your enrollment, you may do so within the first 30 days of starting the course and receive credit back in your account to take a different workshop or class.
If there are any other questions, please send us an email at hello@yousicplay.com and we’ll gladly help you!