Post Category: Singing

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3 Easy Steps to Authentic Pop Piano Arrangements

Some of the most fun I have ever had as a singer/pianist is recreating my favorite pop songs.  Seriously, it is such a blast to sit down and figure out how to make an entire band arrangement sound...
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Motivation Monday: Are we having any fun?

As artists, we can sometimes get so bogged down by our serious study, that we forget to ask one simple question:  Are we having any fun?  This is another video in my series called Motivation Mondays!...

Piano Skills and Ear Training #4

This is video #4 in my Piano Skills and Ear Training series!  This week we will maneuver through the I-IV-V7-I chord progression in all 12 keys using smooth voice leading.  Once we’ve mastered...
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What Piano Skills do Singers Need?

In my 25+ year career as a pianist and vocalist, one question remains as the most asked:  What Piano Skills do Singers Need? I have taught hundreds of singers all over the world how to find their...

5 Steps to Sight Singing Success

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about the often stressful topic of sight singing and if there is some kind of proven method to be able to master this once and for all. Well not...

You Can Learn to Play By Ear using SOLFEGE

In today’s video I’m going to show you how to learn to play by ear. I have been using this method for over 20 years and it has been a total game changer. You may have watched my recent...

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