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I am out on tour so I am gonna try a new thing. It’s called my “Hotel Licks Live From The Road”. I will try to share som...
20/08/2024

I am out on tour so I am gonna try a new thing. It’s called my “Hotel Licks Live From The Road”. I will try to share some sweet licks from my practice sessions in hotel rooms. This one coming to you today from Paris France. I love practicing on my Yamaha Reface CP. it’s the ultimate travel hotel room keyboard!! Here is a fun little lick in F! Enjoy :)


New video up!Video link
09/08/2024

New video up!

Video link

Here are a few easy licks that really work well in a ton of different situations. Sometimes the simpler the better!! Enjoy :)

European Keyboard Nerds, I am coming to UK, Denmark and The Netherlands with my band The Hello Darlins Come see me at a ...
02/08/2024

European Keyboard Nerds, I am coming to UK, Denmark and The Netherlands with my band The Hello Darlins Come see me at a show!

All The Hello Darlins upcoming concerts for 2024 & 2025. Find out when The Hello Darlins is next playing live near you.

Here is some great insight from Chris Hazelton on bass pedal technique on the Hammond B3. Great player, show him some lo...
30/07/2024

Here is some great insight from Chris Hazelton on bass pedal technique on the Hammond B3. Great player, show him some love and give his Youtube Channel a Subscribe!!

This is a video I’ve wanted to do for a while now. These are 3 technique tips passed on to me from my teachers Dr. Lonnie Smith and Everette DeVan on how to...

A Classic!!
24/07/2024

A Classic!!

Here is an excerpt of what is a full chapter in my online course where I breakdown the riffs, the bass lines, the full solo and include a backing track to pr...

New Vid!!
18/07/2024

New Vid!!

Here is a little add on to my original "Three Secret Blues Chords" Video. These cheeky little chords sound great!! If you haven't checked out my first video...

New Course Materials Coming Soon!! Here is a sneak peek :)
27/06/2024

New Course Materials Coming Soon!! Here is a sneak peek :)

I am about to add 5 new Chapters to The Universe Of Keys Course. This is a small clip of my full breakdown of how to create a Hammond "pad track". It is one ...

New Vid Up :)
19/06/2024

New Vid Up :)

Here is a very accessible "spin" that Jon Lord uses in some of his blues solos. Sometimes these "simple" licks are the best because they can instantly integr...

This is a really cool setting, check it :)
13/06/2024

This is a really cool setting, check it :)

This is a really cool setting I learned from the great jazz organist and educator Tony Monaco. I highly recommend checking him out or taking a lesson from hi...

Cool shot of my band The Hello Darlins recording at the world famous United Studios in Hollywood. Great room w tons of h...
06/06/2024

Cool shot of my band The Hello Darlins recording at the world famous United Studios in Hollywood. Great room w tons of history and a GREAT Hammond B3 ;)

A rare video of me just chatting about music :)
06/06/2024

A rare video of me just chatting about music :)

There is nothing I love more than responding to comments on YT and also answering my students questions in Master Classes!! In this video get into some of th...

It's a good one, giver a try :)
03/06/2024

It's a good one, giver a try :)

Great lick, give er a try ;)
30/05/2024

Great lick, give er a try ;)

This is a high velocity rock/blues lick that is so much fun to play :) Hope you enjoy!!!!

New video up! It's a piano lick :)
28/05/2024

New video up! It's a piano lick :)

Here is a great "expensive chord" you can throw into your simple pop, country, rock progressions. It's a good one, have fun!!

https://youtu.be/onp7j3m5t4g
16/05/2024

https://youtu.be/onp7j3m5t4g

By request here is more info on "sidestepping" 9 Chords when comping through a C Blues. Fun stuff and really works!! Enjoy :)

Fun Lil Blues Exercise!! Enjoy :)
08/05/2024

Fun Lil Blues Exercise!! Enjoy :)

Here are some fun comps and bass lines through a C 12 Bar Blues using techniques from the great Jack McDuff as well as some other funky stuff!! Enjoy :)

SHOCKING SPECIAL GUEST on April Lick Of The Month Video!!
04/05/2024

SHOCKING SPECIAL GUEST on April Lick Of The Month Video!!

This is a great little gospel lick, I hope you get lot's of mileage out of it :) If you are interested in checking out our band you can follow us on YT ...

https://youtu.be/OBS5Ci1p3qE
21/04/2024

https://youtu.be/OBS5Ci1p3qE

Here are some simple moves that really work!! Hope you get lot's of mileage out of them!! Thanks for watching :)

Wanna take a lesson? Do it!! Master Classes can be game changers!!
08/04/2024

Wanna take a lesson? Do it!! Master Classes can be game changers!!

I have always taken master classes and I teach them, here is a little conversation about the process :) If you would like to connect about a Master Class ema...

Lick Of The Month :)
29/03/2024

Lick Of The Month :)

Nice Lil C Blues Jack McDuff Style Spinner :)

In an effort to justify my keyboard habit I am making a series of videos called "Mikes Gear Locker". Enjoy!
29/03/2024

In an effort to justify my keyboard habit I am making a series of videos called "Mikes Gear Locker". Enjoy!

I am thinking about launching a new series of videos called "Mike's Gear Locker" where I feature different instruments in my recording studio in an effort t...

Bryn rocking one of our “Garth Hudson For Prime Minister” t shirts. Makes sense right?? Want one?? We know a guy. DM us.
01/03/2024

Bryn rocking one of our “Garth Hudson For Prime Minister” t shirts. Makes sense right?? Want one?? We know a guy. DM us.

Funky Organ Rhythms w Basslines!! So fun :)
28/02/2024

Funky Organ Rhythms w Basslines!! So fun :)

Here are some funky drills for rhythm comps and basslines on the Hammond for you to try. Thank you so much for supporting my channel :) Mike

This lick has a nice "spin" on it. Kind of a New Orleans style Dr John thing!!
14/02/2024

This lick has a nice "spin" on it. Kind of a New Orleans style Dr John thing!!

Here is a fun little lick with a New Orleans “spin”. Enjoy :)

Lick Of The Month Feb 2024!!
07/02/2024

Lick Of The Month Feb 2024!!

This is an intermediate to advanced lick that uses the G Blues Scale and G Dorian Scale. The possibilities for improv are endless!! Thanks so much for suppor...

The story of my B3…. What a crazy journey. Hope you enjoy!
31/01/2024

The story of my B3…. What a crazy journey. Hope you enjoy!

This is the true story about my 1970 Hammond B3 and how it changed my life. 32 years later the adventure continues. Hope you enjoy the story :)

New video up now!!Funky Rhumba Blues - A Hammond Organ Lesson
24/01/2024

New video up now!!

Funky Rhumba Blues - A Hammond Organ Lesson

This is a fun little comp you can try which works basslines, chords and hand independence!! Enjoy :)

Great easy lick for solos!! Hope you enjoy :)
21/01/2024

Great easy lick for solos!! Hope you enjoy :)

This one is in the style of Charles Earland, hope you enjoy!! Check out his tune "Black Talk" to hear licks like this and many more :)

Jimmy Smith is the man!!
07/01/2024

Jimmy Smith is the man!!

Here is a fairly simple Jimmy Smith lick that uses the F Dorian Scale. Very fun and easy to play. Hope you enjoy it :)

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