Post Category: Singing

The Year in Review 2022-2023

As I get ready to close out another term here at Piano and Voice with Brenda, I always like to take some time to reflect on all of the accomplishments, memories and lessons learned.  In this post...
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Why do singers need piano skills?

After 20 years of teaching hundreds of singers how to efficiently play piano, I STILL get asked this questions all the time:  Why do singers need piano skills?  In this article and video, I will share...

A Singer with Allergies: How I stopped losing my voice every spring

It’s  April in New York City and just as we’re beginning to enjoy the blooming of the buds and blossoms, many of us allergy sufferers are bracing ourselves:  it’s allergy season...

How to host the perfect Christmas holiday singalong

The holidays always bring with them a lot of preparation and stress – why not find a way to make them more simple and more fun?  In this article, I share with you how to host the perfect...

How to play a lyrical pop ballad accompaniment style for piano

In this tutorial, I will show you how to sing and play a lyrical pop ballad accompaniment style for piano. Using basic major and minor chords plus this simple ballad accompaniment style, you’ll...

How to sing and play an uptempo pop piano accompaniment

In this tutorial, I will show you how to sing and play an uptempo pop piano accompaniment. Using basic major and minor chords plus this simple pop piano pattern, you’ll be singing and playing...

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