Boogie Woogie Piano for Beginners (Udemy.com)
Step-by-step boogie blues piano made easy. Learn classic walking bass lines, rockin' right hand riffs, licks & more!
Created by: Arthur Bird
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- Master a simple but powerful walking bass line that drives the groove.
- Break down the 12 Bar Blues into easy steps, then build up to more advanced boogie variations.
- Play classic rolling riffs that make the music jump.
- Develop hand strength, stamina, and dexterity with fun, practical exercises.
- Add sparkling right-hand licks for that authentic blues sound.
- Explore a variety of boogie rhythms and techniques to keep things fresh.
- Take your first steps into improvisation.
- And most importantly—have a blast every time you sit at the piano!
Course Description
Step into the world of boogie-woogie and discover the rhythm, energy, and groove of this exciting blues piano style!
This course is designed for beginners as well as those who simply want to add some swing to their playing, and it will have you playing authentic boogie blues in no time. You’ll start with a basic 12-bar blues progression, and then gradually build it up by adding a classic boogie-woogie left-hand bass pattern, before moving on to the essential chords, rhythms, and techniques that create that authentic blues sound. As you progress, you’ll learn how to add catchy right-hand licks and riffs, and even begin exploring improvisation so you can make the music your own.
The lessons are quick, easy to follow, and always fun, guiding you step-by-step so that you can copy, practice, and then play with confidence. You don’t need to be able to read sheet music to take part, but a bonus eBook is included with all the sheet music and lesson resources for those who find it helpful.
The course is structured in stages that gradually increase in difficulty, with mini practice pieces at each step to showcase your progress. Along the way, you’ll find exercises designed to strengthen your hands, improve your stamina, and build fluency, while also giving you the freedom to integrate the riffs, licks, and techniques smoothly into your improvisations.
To make practice even more enjoyable, the course comes with backing tracks so you can play along with the sound of a real blues band. By the time you reach the end, you’ll not only have the skills to sit down and play with confidence — you’ll also be able to jam along with impressive boogie-woogie flair, bringing that classic blues groove to life every time you touch the keys.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
70 Reviews
Arthur Bird
Hi, I'm Arthur and I've been playing the piano for over 25 years. After achieving Grade 8 with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, I started touring as a session player in theatre shows all over the United Kingdom. As well as this I have lots of experience in recording studios, and with bands have played music all over the world, from the USA, Scandinavia to Australia. I've been teaching piano for over 15 years now, and I'm also an approved tutor with the City of York Arts Council.
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Reviews
By Hector Campos on 9/23/2026
I’m a beginner player and never thought I would be able to play jazz with both hands, but this course did it! I highly recommend it. Just be patient and practice, practice. That does the trick! Thanks for an amazing course.
By David Bell on 3/24/2026
Great pace. Being able to progressively play /hear the results is very motivating!
By Robyn Giffin on 2/10/2026
Great for a person who wants to jump into chords and satisfying songs.
By Carlos Paschoal on 11/17/2025
Gostei muito, embora o curso seja em inglês da para acompanhar tranquilamente.
By Sweeny KEUEMAN on 11/7/2025
Yes I like the material is presented and easy to understand.
By Pierre on 9/6/2025
Another fantastic course from Arthur Bird .. very easy to follow along and sounds awesome highly recommended
By Mike Johnston on 9/1/2025
Good course for the boogie-woogie beginner. Arthur lays it all out in simple chunks and demo’s everything you need to learn. His explanations are very clear—good instructor.
By Nancy Urban on 8/28/2025
Technique is broken up into nice simple steps, demos are very clear. Plus it’s fun right away.
By Winnifred Jordan on 8/28/2025
Enjoying the course. It would be even better if I could download a backing track that's 5 minutes of longer, to really be able to get into a groove.
By Stephen Barker on 8/28/2025
It’s fairly straightforward.
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Overall Score : 96 / 100











