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Brenda Earle Stokes practice in the park practice vlog.

Practice Vlog: Practice in the Park #4

The biggest complaint I hear from my students and colleagues is that nobody has any time to practice. To disprove this notion and squeeze in a little extra practice for myself, I decided to create ...

NEW workshop: Crash Course in Pop Piano Accompaniment

I am so excited to announce a brand new LIVE workshop: Crash Course in Pop Piano Accompaniment. This workshop has been requested by so many people and I finally got my druthers about me to make it ...

Brenda Earle Stokes practice in the park practice vlog

Practice Vlog: Practice in the Park #3

The biggest complaint I hear from my students and colleagues is that nobody has any time to practice. To disprove this notion and squeeze in a little extra practice for myself, I decided to create ...

Brenda Earle Stokes motivation monday

Motivation Monday – What to do when you get stuck

In today’s Motivation Monday, I share my best advice on what to do when you get stuck. How do you get moving again? ...

Brenda Earle Stokes practice in the park practice motivation

Practice Vlog: Practice in the Park #1

The biggest complaint I hear from my students and colleagues is that nobody has any time to practice. To disprove this notion and squeeze in a little extra practice for myself, I decided to create ...

Brenda Earle Stokes practice in the park practice vlog

Practice Vlog: Practice in the Park #2

The biggest complaint I hear from my students and colleagues is that nobody has any time to practice. To disprove this notion and squeeze in a little extra practice for myself, I decided to create ...

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Happy day after #thanksgiving. No Black Friday sh

Happy day after #thanksgiving. No Black Friday shenanigans over here! Today I sit in front of the fireplace (thanks Netflix!) with a stack of books, decks of #pokemon cards, #glenngould and recover from the busiest 6 months in recent history.

Launching a new business while homeschooling is no joke people!

It’s your last chance to get Crash Course in Pop

It’s your last chance to get Crash Course in Pop Piano Accompaniment for the early bird rate of only $37!

Have no idea how to play pop piano? This is for YOU.
Pop piano playing sound a little sad or simple? Um, YOU.
Looking for some brilliant info to share with you students? Still you.
Live workshop on December 3 and 5th.

Your ticket gives you 6 months access to the online replay, a 31 page course book AND a BONUS chord mastery minibook.
There is so much value in here, it's going to be EPIC! Link to register in bio!

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Super sad to hear about the passing of the legenda

Super sad to hear about the passing of the legendary Slide Hampton. I had the great pleasure of playing with him and the One More Once big band shortly before the pandemic hit. It was incredible playing and hanging out with such an iconic artist.

What a legacy he has left.

#slidehampton #jazz #jazzwoman #jazzmusician #jazzmusiciansofinstagram

After yesterday's #solfege post, I thought I'd sha

After yesterday's #solfege post, I thought I'd share a carousel post with all of the #kodaly #handsigns for the harmonic minor scale.

Who else loves solfege? Are you a la-based minor person or a do-based minor person?

#musictheory #voiceteachers #learntosing #solfegeexercises #solfegehandsigns #solfegechallenge #solfegewarmups #solfegeandhandsigns #
#masteryourvoice #teachersofsinging #bestvoiceteacher #onlinevoicelessons #bestvoicelessons #solfege #musicianship #doremi #musiclessonsonline #crashcourseinsolfege #pianoskillsforsingers #singersplayingpiano #pianoandvoicewithbrenda #brendaearlestokes #voicelessons #singinglessons #choralconducting #musicteachers

One of the questions I get asked the most is... "H

One of the questions I get asked the most is...
"How do you play pop piano accompaniments?" After YEARS of accompanying myself singing, I have come up with a clear method on how to play authentic-sounding pop piano accompaniments.

My method is fully customizable based on your skills and I show you exactly the steps to make it happen.

I have just launched a new workshop called Crash Course in Pop Piano Accompaniment, which you can sign up for TODAY. (LINK IN BIO)

The early bird rate is only $37 and it's about to sell out. Join now!

Join me for 2 hours and I’ll teach you…

*Several simple voicing strategies that sound great in a variety of styles
*3 rhythm patterns that work for almost every pop/rock song.
*A layered protocol for creating pop piano arrangements that will have you playing arrangements for yourself and your students much quicker
*No more struggling! No more lame accompaniments!
*Fully customizable to your skill level and musical interests.

The course runs December 3rd and 5th and there will be a free replay for all registered participants.

#poppiano #learntoplaypiano #practice #musicianship #practice #productivity #singinglessons #pianolessons #pianoandvoicewithbrenda #effortlesspianoplaying #beginningpiano #talented #talentedmusicians #singingpianoplayers #teachablecourses #voiceteachers #singers

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