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 to injury. In this video I am going to show you two simple exercises for perfect hand position. …
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Master Major Scale Fingerings on Piano
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 master the fingerings once and for all. If you are curious, keep watching! Build strength and dexterity Learning and …
Tutorial: How to use the iReal Pro app
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 amazing band in a box app that I practice with almost every day and my students do too! While it was initially developed for jazz …
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 that, we’ll start to SING the bass notes (in Moveable Do Solfege, naturally). This is amazing ear training and a great way to build up …
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 power at the keyboard. We have confronted their fear and shame over their lack of skills and I …
Who Needs Solfege?
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 effective for singers and instrumentalists of every genre. So: Who needs solfege? Here is a list of who needs solfege and what they can …