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Diana Mascari at the piano, looking upward as she explores the atmospheric sound of the whole tone scale.

Diana Mascari at the piano, looking upward as she explores the atmospheric sound of the whole tone scale.

What Is the Whole Tone Scale, and How Can It Create a Unique Atmosphere in Your Music?

5 days ago4 min read

Diana Mascari improvising at the piano

Diana Mascari improvising at the piano

How to Use Diminished Chords to Add Expression and Color to Your Music

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Nov 113 min read

Diana Mascari helping adult musicians learn to compose and explore instrument tone colors.

Diana Mascari helping adult musicians learn to compose and explore instrument tone colors.

How to Learn an Instrument’s Range and Tone Colors So You Can Compose for It

Nov 64 min read

Choosing comfortable fingering builds the muscle memory that brings your music to life.

Choosing comfortable fingering builds the muscle memory that brings your music to life.

How Do You Know What Fingering to Use When Playing a Song?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Oct 265 min read

Discover how notation software empowers adult learners to compose, experiment, and grow as musicians.

Discover how notation software empowers adult learners to compose, experiment, and grow as musicians.

Awakening Your Inner Composer: How Notation Software Brings Piano Ideas to Life

Oct 196 min read

Bring new life to beloved Christmas songs with creative piano styles by Diana Mascari

Bring new life to beloved Christmas songs with creative piano styles by Diana Mascari

How to Breathe Vitality into Holiday Hits

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Oct 164 min read

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Oct 135 min read

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Simple Gifts and More

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Simple Gifts and More

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Simple Gifts and More

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Sep 264 min read

What Is the Pentatonic Scale and How Can It Help You Improvise or Compose?

What Is the Pentatonic Scale and How Can It Help You Improvise or Compose?

What Is the Pentatonic Scale and How Can It Help You Improvise or Compose?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Sep 157 min read

Its All About the DNA, Your key to Better Piano Playing

Its All About the DNA, Your key to Better Piano Playing

Its All About the DNA, Your key to Better Piano Playing

Sep 126 min read

What Is Composition? Why Adults Can Start Creating Music Now

What Is Composition? Why Adults Can Start Creating Music Now

What Is Composition? Why Adults Can Start Creating Music Now

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Sep 45 min read

Diana Mascari - American Composer

Diana Mascari - American Composer

The Joy of Composing Today: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start

Aug 305 min read

Diana Mascari-American Composer and Teacher of Piano and Composition

Diana Mascari-American Composer and Teacher of Piano and Composition

Peaceful Vistas: How Can Composing Music Open New Paths for Adults?

Aug 256 min read

What Is a Metronome, and Why Should You Use One?

What Is a Metronome, and Why Should You Use One?

What Is a Metronome, and Why Should You Use One?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Aug 1612 min read

Diana Mascari-Teacher of Piano & Composition

Diana Mascari-Teacher of Piano & Composition

What Happens When You Turn Traditional Piano Thinking on Its Head?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Aug 510 min read

What Is Walking Bass and How Can You Learn to Play It?

What Is Walking Bass and How Can You Learn to Play It?

What Is Walking Bass and How Can You Learn to Play It?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jul 2610 min read

Can I Really Learn Piano Improvisation as an Adult?

Can I Really Learn Piano Improvisation as an Adult?

Can I Really Learn Piano Improvisation as an Adult?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jul 149 min read

Diana Mascari, Composer-Teacher

Diana Mascari, Composer-Teacher

What Is Music Composition—and Could It Be Right for You?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jun 205 min read

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