Post Category: Tutorials

Hand position is such a crucial component of playing the piano and it is often sorely overlooked.  Not only can this lead to inefficiencies that make it hard to play fast lines, but it can also lead...

Master Major Scale Fingerings on Piano This tutorial is all about how to master major scale fingerings on the piano.  I am going to break down the who, what, why and how of major scales and how to...

It’s #tutorialtuesday and this was a special request from some of the #theversatilemusician community. This week I created a step-by-step how to use the #irealpro app.  The iReal Pro is an...

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...

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...

Solfege is a skill that many consider a “classical thing.” It’s true that solfege is usually learned in a classical choral setting. What if I told you that learning solfege is...