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Why Play a Song Your Own Way? Our Day will Come
Arranging
Diana Mascari
1 day ago
5 min read
What Are Basic Jazz Chords — and How Can They Support Your Melodic Ideas?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Dec 27, 2025
4 min read
How Do You Know What Fingering to Use When Playing a Song?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Oct 26, 2025
5 min read
Its All About the DNA, Your key to Better Piano Playing
Music Theory
Diana Mascari
Sep 12, 2025
6 min read
What Happens When You Turn Traditional Piano Thinking on Its Head?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Aug 5, 2025
10 min read
What Is Walking Bass and How Can You Learn to Play It?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Jul 26, 2025
10 min read
Understanding the Parallel Minor: A Simple Guide for Piano Students
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Jun 7, 2025
6 min read
What to Do If a Song Is in More Than One Key
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
May 26, 2025
7 min read
What Is the Minor Line Cliché—And How Can It Add Color to Your Piano Playing?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
May 17, 2025
5 min read
How the Beguine Bass Can Transform Your Piano Playing
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Apr 14, 2025
6 min read
How to Master the Core of Walking Bass: Demystifying the I-vi-ii-V Turnaround
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Apr 15, 2024
3 min read
How to Play Flowing Style Accompaniments To Enhance Your Songs with Calm and Fluid Left-hand Backgrounds
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Apr 1, 2024
4 min read
What Is Shuffle Bass and How to Use It Effectively
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Mar 25, 2024
3 min read
How to Guarantee a Successful Solo Piano Performance in Five Easy Steps
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Mar 18, 2024
4 min read
The Power of the Oom-pah Pattern and How It Can Give Your Songs a Solid Foundation
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Feb 13, 2024
3 min read
What Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Oct 25, 2022
4 min read
How to Pick the Best Style for a Song You Love such as Autumn Leaves
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Oct 12, 2022
4 min read
How Does Using Chord Symbols Give You Musical Freedom? Try Norwegian Wood
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Sep 27, 2022
5 min read
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