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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

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

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

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

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

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

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