When people tell me that they wish they could just “strum” on piano like they do on guitar, I always tell them they NEED the Funky Piano Accompaniment. This magic rhythm shows up EVERYWHERE! Think 60s soul and R&B, 90s pop, singer-songwriter songs…the list is endless. In this tutorial and video lesson I break down …
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Most Requested Piano Bar Songs
People are always asking me to make a list of the most requested piano bar songs of all times. This blog post is going to clear that up for you once and for all! In this blog post, I will share the top 5 requested piano bar songs of all time, but I will even …
Valentine’s Day Piano Tutorials
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which is why I’m creating this Valentine’s Day Piano Tutorials post. If you would like to serenade your sweetheart, your friends, your dog, or your social media followers this post is for you. I have a FIVE classic songs for you to learn on piano and get under …
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 I’m going to share some reflections on the End of year 2022-2023 and some of the highlights. The …
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 with you my TOP 5 incredibly compelling reasons why every singer should play some piano. Anyone who knows me …
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. Allergy season is probably the worst for singers. Allergies can wreck havoc on our voices, causing us to experience hoarseness or even voice loss. …