As a follow-up to my post on how to use the metronome, I want to share with you one of my favorite resources for practicing with the metronome: I think of it as a metronome alternative. Here is how I use the Drum Genius app. How to use Drum Genius: Drum Genius is an app …
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VIDEO: How to practice jazz with the metronome
In this post, I am going to show you how to practice jazz with the metronome. This is a crucially important skill you need to develop in order to play with clear and secure time in jazz. Check it out! Jazz Rhythm Explained In jazz, we really think a lot of beats two and four …
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How to sit at the piano all day without ruining your back
If you are a voice teacher or choral conductor, you know all too well that sitting at the piano can lead you with an aching back (or neck, or hips…). In this video, Brenda Earle Stokes, creator of Piano Skills for Singers, shares tips and advice for avoid the dreaded “piano player’s back.” There is …