Founder of Online Rock Lessons, Marine Lacoste is a professional keyboardist for Corey Hart and Highway Hunters. After touring for over 10 years with Uncle Kracker across North America, she’s now sharing her passion and experience through the first Canadian music school dedicated to rock and blues lovers.
Over her 20-year career in show business, Marine has also shared the stage with artists such as Kid Rock, Sugar Ray, Eve 6, Pitbull, Bret Michaels, Better Than Ezra, Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge), Smash Mouth, and Big Wreck, just to name a few.
By the end of the course, you’ll:
• Understand how the Hammond organ works and how to shape your sound.
• Use drawbars, Leslie, percussion, and vibrato settings with confidence.
• Play authentic organ parts using proper techniques and classic organ sounds.
• Build a solid foundation for playing rock, blues, gospel, and other popular styles.
• Feel comfortable sitting at an organ and creating great sounds right away.
MODULE 1 – Get Started
MODULE 2 – Organ 101
MODULE 3 – Practice Songs
If you have the right path.
You’ve probably said it to yourself before:
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I’m a piano player, not an organ player.”
“I don’t understand drawbars, Leslie, or all those settings.”
But once Marine breaks it down for you, you’ll realize it’s not as complicated as it looks. So how do you do it? Simple. You learn the foundations step by step. Marine will show you how to understand the organ, shape your sound, and start playing with confidence in a way that’s clear, practical, and not overwhelming.
Whether you're completely new to organ or coming from piano, Organ 101 shows you exactly what to learn and in what order. From drawbars and Leslie settings to essential techniques and sounds, you'll build a solid foundation without feeling overwhelmed
Access the lessons anytime, anywhere. Follow the course on your schedule and revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.
Develop the skills and confidence to create authentic Hammond organ sounds, play classic organ parts, and bring more expression and energy to your music.
Marine Lacoste is a professional keyboardist, educator, and founder of Online Rock Lessons. With over 20 years of experience performing on stages across North America, Marine has shared the stage with artists such as Corey Hart, Uncle Kracker, Kid Rock, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Big Wreck, and many others.
Known for his practical, no-fluff teaching style, Marine has helped thousands of musicians move beyond simply playing notes and start making real music through chords, rhythm, and musical expression. His passion for the Hammond organ and classic rock keyboard sounds has made him a sought-after performer and instructor in the rock, blues, and pop music communities.
The organ can look intimidating at first. Drawbars, Leslie, percussion, vibrato… there seems to be a lot going on. This course breaks everything down into simple, practical lessons so you’ll finally understand what each control does and how to use it.
Great organ players don’t rely on random settings. You’ll learn how to shape your tone using drawbars and classic organ effects to create the rich sounds heard on countless rock, blues, gospel, and soul recordings.
The goal isn’t just to understand the instrument. It’s to make music with it. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to sit down at an organ, dial in great sounds, and start playing with expression and feel.
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate organ players who already have a basic foundation in music. You should be familiar with fundamental concepts such as chords, rhythm, and basic keyboard playing.
If you’re completely new to music or keyboards, we recommend starting with some of the beginner courses available inside the Online Rock Lessons Academy. These courses will help you build the foundation needed to get the most out of this program, and they’re all included with your membership.
This course if for Hammond organ lovers that are interested in learning the right foundations of this instrument. This course will teach everything about drawbars, percussions, leslie and how to go around the organ.
You’ll receive lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you like.
Absolutely. All lessons are pre-recorded and available 24/7, allowing you to learn whenever it’s convenient for you.
You don’t need a vintage Hammond organ to take this course. However, you should have access to an organ, keyboard, or software instrument that allows you to control the essential organ features such as drawbars, Leslie (rotary speaker), percussion, chorus, and vibrato. These controls are an important part of the lessons and will help you get the most authentic organ-playing experience possible.
If you’re unsure whether your instrument is compatible, feel free to contact us before enrolling.
Yes. This is a standalone course that can be purchased separately and completed at your own pace.
However, if you’re an Online Rock Lessons Academy member, this course is already included with your membership, along with our full library of piano, keyboard, and organ courses, workshops, song lessons, and training resources.
Every student progresses at a different pace, but many begin applying what they learn and noticing improvements after just a few lessons.
Yes. Our students range from complete beginners to experienced musicians, and many are adults returning to music after years away from their instrument.
You’re protected by our Rock-Solid 30-Day Guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 30 days for a full refund.
Not necessarily. While reading music can be helpful, many lessons focus on practical skills that can be learned without advanced reading ability.
Yes. The course works on computers, tablets, and smartphones, so you can learn wherever you are.
No, you don’t NEED a vintage organ. If you have an organ clone or a semi-weighted keyboard with 9 drawbars and the Leslie effect you’ll be able to have fun with the course. I’ll talk about how you can adapt some exercises to only one keyboard too.
You can contact our support team anytime at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.
I know investing in your musical growth is a big decision. You might be wondering if the course is right for you, if you’ll have enough time to practice, or if online lessons can really help you reach your goals.
That’s why every course is backed by my Rock-Solid 30-Day Guarantee.
My goal is simple: to help you enjoy learning, make real progress, and feel more confident at your instrument. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, just let me know and I’ll give you a full refund.
No stress. No hassle. No risk. Just great music.
