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Hammond Organ
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Master the art of Blues, Jazz, Funk & Soul organ with professional video lessons, interactive sheet music, and personal guidance from Frank Montis.
Every course, in one membership
8 courses and 162 video lessons. Every lesson has Frank on video, interactive sheet music and an on-screen keyboard, and your progress is saved as you go.
Blues EtudesBasic27 lessons
The Hammond Real BookBasic24 lessons
Licks & TricksBasic13 lessons
Left Hand Bass LinesBasic11 lessons
Comping StudiesBasic5 lessons
Solo TranscriptionsBasic3 lessons
Essential ScalesFree72 lessons
Free PreviewsFree7 lessonsAll 8 coursesSee every course, its lessons and which plan it's in.See all coursesTrusted by Hammond Enthusiasts
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“Frank has expanded my musical vocabulary and understanding of when, where, and why to play something. He is a fantastic player, listener, and patient, encouraging teacher with a wealth of knowledge.”
“Frank’s hands-on, fun-first approach, with deeper analysis where appropriate, really makes a difference. He helps me become a better player by sparking my interest and satisfying my impatient soul.”
“I always wanted to capture that classic Hammond sound — the swing, the feel, the groove. Frank’s lessons deliver exactly that. His teaching is clear, inspiring, and backed by decades of experience.”
“I’m sounding like a real B3 organist thanks to the etude studies. The songs in the real book are awesome. The video along with the interactive sheet music make it easy to learn the voicings and melody lines.”
“Frank at Hammondlessons.com is an excellent teacher, guiding through technique, timing, and soloing. His lessons, with clear sheet music and videos, are enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
“Frank manages to teach very well through a webcam. He is patient and knowledgeable, and his on-screen keyboard helps a lot.”
“Frank is a great teacher and genuine Hammond specialist. His patient style and bespoke exercises yield tangible outcomes. Taking lessons with Frank was the best decision during lockdown.”
“Frank is a master of the Hammond organ and the blues. I have been playing organ for years but now use it as a whole orchestra thanks to Frank’s great lessons.”
“I found Frank through his videos online. Frank is awesome! He put me at ease, and I look forward to our fun lessons. His patience with this beginner keeps me relaxed.”
“Frank has been my mentor for several years, teaching me step by step to learn the Hammond blues language, timing, and groove. I am proud of his online Hammond lessons practice.”
“If you want to learn to play a Hammond Organ, I highly recommend Frank. From Frank, I learned how to set up the instrument and what each adjustment does. His professional screen view makes lessons easy.”
“As a Master of Music student, I chose Frank as one of my main teachers. His lessons focus on vision, feeling, interpretation, and simplicity. I have become a nearly entirely different musician within a year.”
“Frank is an internationally respected Hammond player and an excellent teacher. His lessons focus on groove, rhythm, and timing, becoming progressively more complex.”
“I started Frank’s lessons after seeing his tutorial videos on YouTube. Frank is a true master of the Hammond organ and the blues, helping you find your own voice on this amazing instrument.”
“I highly recommend lessons with Frank Montis. His sense of time, groove, harmony, and soloing is phenomenal. His lessons are fun and progressively challenging. Frank is a great human being.”
Play along with backing tracks, at your own pace
Every lesson opens in the CueNote player. Watch Frank play it, then switch to the backing track and play it yourself, with the sheet music following every beat.
- Backing tracks for organ and pianoDrums only, so you play organ and bass. Or drums and bass for piano.
- A chord chart takes over during your soloThe whole 12-bar form at a glance, with the bar you’re in lit up.
- Loop any section, at any speedHead, Solo 1, Solo 2: one click loops it. Slow down to half speed and build it up.
- On your laptop, tablet or phonePut your tablet on the music stand. The sheet music follows the backing track.
A monthly 1-on-1 lesson, built for the organ
Learn from a Hammond specialist with 25+ years on stage. You see what Frank plays the moment he plays it. The camera looks straight down on both manuals, the sheet music runs along under the keys, and the Leslie speed and drawbars show up as he changes them.
- Personal feedback on your playingPlay for Frank, and work on what you need next.
- Play along togetherThe same backing tracks and chord charts you practice with at home.
- Everything in Basic includedAll courses, all lessons, all backing tracks.
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