Here’s a 30-second video about the “Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing”. It’s amazing how much information they packed into 30 seconds — see what you think when you click on the link below: “Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing”
Continue reading →Will listening to music make you smarter? Will learning to play a musical instrument make your brain grow larger than normal? Questions like these ones have been popping up all over the place in the past few years, and not … Continue reading →
Most people who play an instrument of any kind have trouble with rhythm. It’s the number one problem people mention when they talk about learning music. But I know a secret: It’s NOT their fault! I know, because I had … Continue reading →
The mambo is one of several Latin-American rhythms that has developed into a style of dance. Although not as popular as it once was, it still is a contagious rhythm that makes feet dance The mambo is a Cuban genre … Continue reading →
The William Tell Overture Mention the song title “William Tell Overture,” and a lot of people might scratch their heads in confusion. But hum a few bars, and there are few people who don’t recognize this classic tune. It’s so … Continue reading →
Watch this short video on the difference between playing music from a written score as opposed to playing from a lead sheet in a fake book: How To PLAY More Notes Without READING More Notes
Continue reading →For those who have been playing piano for several years, learning to play from a fake book can be a useful skill. In order to play from one, you need to have an understanding of chord theory. You should also … Continue reading →
