How to Breathe Vitality into Holiday Hits
Did you know that playing Christmas and holiday songs can make you a better pianist and give you a wonderful ROI besides? In this...
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Diana Mascari
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass
When the holiday season arrives every year, do you wonder how to breathe vitality into those "same old-same old" holiday tunes? Don't...
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Diana Mascari
- Oct 25, 2022
- 4 min
What Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?
In this article, we'll talk about the accompaniment style called bass in 2. After I explain what it is, I'll show you where you can use...
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Diana Mascari
- Oct 12, 2022
- 4 min
5 Ways to Decide Which Musical Style Will Work Best for a Song-Autumn Leaves
In this article, we'll look at ways to assess songs that you want to play. When we select pieces of music, we'll find ways to treat them...
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Diana Mascari
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Using Chord Symbols Give You Musical Freedom? Try Norwegian Wood
Reading the Black Dots Everyone knows that playing classical music requires a pianist to read the "black dots" on the page-and for good...
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Diana Mascari
- Jun 19, 2022
- 3 min
How Can the TAP System Transform Your Piano Playing? Diana plays "Yesterdays"(Kern)
One of the most important aspects of playing the piano is the way you can personalize your performance of a song. Although there are many...
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Diana Mascari
- May 16, 2022
- 4 min
What's The Difference Between Playing a Classical Piece and a Jazz Composition?
In this article, using my performances of Duke Ellington's Meditation and Duke Ellington's Theme from New World A-Comin', I'll explain...
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Diana Mascari
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Music Connect Us with Memories?
When it comes to remembering people and events that have inspired us in the past, music is an important way for us to connect with our...
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Diana Mascari
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
Why Is April So Important in the Lives of Piano Students?
April has always been a very important month in the lives of piano students for several reasons. In this article, you'll not only learn...
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Diana Mascari
- Mar 15, 2022
- 4 min
What's The Difference Between a Real Teacher & Pre-Recorded Lessons?
There are many excellent piano teaching programs on line today. Because of technology, experienced piano instructors are able to put...
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Diana Mascari
- Feb 26, 2022
- 4 min
Sacred vs. Secular Music-What's the Difference? Ellington's "Come Sunday"
Have you ever wondered why some music is considered Sacred while other music is called Secular? In this article, you'll learn basic...
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Diana Mascari
- Feb 12, 2022
- 4 min
What Is Rubato? How It Can Help You Enrich Your Performances of "Night and Day" and Other Standards
In this article, you'll learn: What Rubato is How to play a song with rubato style Why playing with strict and even timing is essential...
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Diana Mascari
- Jan 25, 2022
- 5 min
What Is Jazz Composition? Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of On the Road To Emmaus
When you hear the word composer, what comes to mind? Do you think of Beethoven, Mozart or Bach? These composers wrote music that is still...
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Diana Mascari
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
How to Arrange Take the A Train & Other Standards
Have you ever wondered how to keep a song you play interesting? In this article, I'll show you how to arrange Take the A Train so that it...
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Diana Mascari
- Nov 28, 2021
- 4 min
How to Make a Medley of Songs on the Piano
Have you ever heard someone playing a song on the piano and before you know it, you hear another song and then another-with no break in...
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Diana Mascari
- Oct 31, 2021
- 5 min
How To Memorize a Song in 7 Simple Steps
In this article, I'll show you the way to memorize a song that will help you play with more confidence, expression, creativity, accuracy...
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Diana Mascari
- Oct 25, 2021
- 4 min
How To Improve Your Timing & Rhythm
In this article, I will show you two basic techniques that will truly make the difference in your piano playing: Count aloud until you...
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Diana Mascari
- Jul 18, 2021
- 4 min
How Do You Know When To Press the Pedals On the Piano?
As a pianist, you need to know what the pedals do and how to use them properly. There are actually two things that affect the sound of...
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