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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

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

How to Identify the Key of Any Song in No Time

How to Identify the Key of Any Song in No Time

How to Identify the Key of Any Song in No Time

Sep 24, 20245 min read

Creativity, Composition and the Piano

Creativity, Composition and the Piano

Creativity, Composition and the Piano

Tips for Better Piano Playing

May 20, 20245 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

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

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

How to Breathe Vitality into Holiday Hits

How to Breathe Vitality into Holiday Hits

How to Breathe Vitality into Holiday Hits

Tips for Better Piano Playing

Dec 5, 20226 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, 20225 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

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