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Diana Mascari, Composer-Teacher

Diana Mascari, Composer-Teacher

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

Tips for Better Piano Playing

5 days ago5 min read

Understanding the Parallel Minor: A Simple Guide for Piano Students

Understanding the Parallel Minor: A Simple Guide for Piano Students

Understanding the Parallel Minor: A Simple Guide for Piano Students

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jun 76 min read

What to Do If a Song Is in More Than One Key

What to Do If a Song Is in More Than One Key

What to Do If a Song Is in More Than One Key

Tips for Better Piano Playing

May 267 min read

What Is the Minor Line Cliché—And How Can It Add Color to Your Piano Playing?

What Is the Minor Line Cliché—And How Can It Add Color to Your Piano Playing?

What Is the Minor Line Cliché—And How Can It Add Color to Your Piano Playing?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

May 175 min read

Diana Mascari-Piano Teacher for Adults

Diana Mascari-Piano Teacher for Adults

How the Beguine Bass Can Transform Your Piano Playing

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Apr 146 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

Oct 24, 20242 min read

How to Master the Core of Walking Bass: Demystifying the I-vi-ii-V Turnaround

How to Master the Core of Walking Bass: Demystifying the I-vi-ii-V Turnaround

How to Master the Core of Walking Bass: Demystifying the I-vi-ii-V Turnaround

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Apr 15, 20243 min read

How to Play Flowing Style Accompaniments To Enhance Your Songs with Calm and Fluid Left-hand Backgrounds

How to Play Flowing Style Accompaniments To Enhance Your Songs with Calm and Fluid Left-hand Backgrounds

How to Play Flowing Style Accompaniments To Enhance Your Songs with Calm and Fluid Left-hand Backgrounds

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Apr 1, 20244 min read

What Is Shuffle Bass and How to Use It Effectively

What Is Shuffle Bass and How to Use It Effectively

What Is Shuffle Bass and How to Use It Effectively

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Mar 25, 20243 min read

How to Guarantee a Successful Solo Piano Performance in Five Easy Steps

How to Guarantee a Successful Solo Piano Performance in Five Easy Steps

How to Guarantee a Successful Solo Piano Performance in Five Easy Steps

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Mar 18, 20244 min read

The Power of the Oom-pah Pattern and How It Can Give Your Songs a Solid Foundation

The Power of the Oom-pah Pattern and How It Can Give Your Songs a Solid Foundation

The Power of the Oom-pah Pattern and How It Can Give Your Songs a Solid Foundation

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Feb 13, 20243 min read

5 Secrets to a Successful Piano Performance

5 Secrets to a Successful Piano Performance

5 Secrets to a Successful Piano Performance

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jan 27, 20243 min read

How To Arrange a Song in 12 Easy Steps

How To Arrange a Song in 12 Easy Steps

How To Arrange a Song in 12 Easy Steps

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Jazzing Up Jingle Bells with Shuffle Bass

Dec 5, 20223 min read

What Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?

What Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?

What Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Oct 25, 20224 min read

How to Pick the Best Style for a Song You Love such as Autumn Leaves

How to Pick the Best Style for a Song You Love such as Autumn Leaves

How to Pick the Best Style for a Song You Love such as Autumn Leaves

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Oct 12, 20224 min read

How Does Using Chord Symbols Give You Musical Freedom? Try Norwegian Wood

How Does Using Chord Symbols Give You Musical Freedom? Try Norwegian Wood

How Does Using Chord Symbols Give You Musical Freedom? Try Norwegian Wood

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Sep 27, 20224 min read

How Can the TAP System Transform Your Piano Playing? Diana plays "Yesterdays"(Kern)

How Can the TAP System Transform Your Piano Playing? Diana plays "Yesterdays"(Kern)

How Can the TAP System Transform Your Piano Playing? Diana plays "Yesterdays"(Kern)

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Jun 19, 20223 min read

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