Wouldn’t it be nice if you could predict which chord would probably come next in a song? I’ve got some good news for you. It is possible. Not 100%, but somewhere on the order of 75% to 85% accurate. That’s … Continue reading →
There are so many publications of easy piano classics out there that it can be difficult for the beginning pianist to know where to begin. Whether you are looking for paper-based anthologies from the store, or searching for music on … Continue reading →
Would you go to a doctor who couldn’t tell your liver from your heart? I don’t think so. So why do millions of people take piano lessons from teachers who are great at sight-reading, technique, and all the other areas … Continue reading →
Students sometimes become confused by the language of music — I know I was confused sometimes as I was learning music in the early days. Language is like that: it sometimes complicates reality. It’s not that the thing itself is … Continue reading →
The word “key” in music is kind of like the words “to”, “two”, and “too” in that they sometimes lead to confusing as to when to use which. A key signature tells the musician what sharps or flats are in … Continue reading →
Sometimes the teacher learns more from the student than the student does from the teacher. Hopefully, not too often, but today I would like to share with you some great practicing ideas that have come from my piano students over … Continue reading →
Another method of breaking up chords into patterns is the 3-1 breakup pattern where you play 3 notes of a chord and then 1, 3 and then 1, and so on. Watch the short video and you will understand immediately. … Continue reading →
It is easy for a musician such as myself to take for granted those truths about music that I have known since childhood, and forget that many people are just now entering the world of music, and are not familiar … Continue reading →
For a musically minded person who is interested in testing the waters of piano lessons, but who is not quite sure if her commitment is all there, free online beginner keyboard lessons are a great way to quickly find out … Continue reading →
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to write a song especially for a special celebration, or to honor someone that you love? Some people seem to have a natural talent for writing songs. Perhaps you’ve always believed you aren’t … Continue reading →
