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Piano Improvisation Basics for Musicians of All Ages

Improvisation on the piano is a useful skill for any pianist. It adds creativity and imagination to your playing, tests…

If you’ve been a piano student or performer for any length of time, you’ve probably come across the terms “sonata”…

Have you ever been singing and suddenly realized your tongue hurt? Felt a tinge or soreness? Sometimes, that means your…

The circle of fifths is an extremely helpful diagram. It is used to understand how keys, scales, and chords relate…

Are you looking to learn non-traditional techniques on the violin? Wondering how far you can take this instrument? The violin…

Have you ever seen a 12 string acoustic guitar in a music shop and felt intimidated? Well, great news! If…

Music existed for thousands of years, long before notation came into being. The creation of music speaks to an innate…

The latest Pixar film, Soul, focuses on a jazz musician and shows how his passion for beautiful music inspires others…

Are you wondering how to improve your sight singing skills? Want to be able to read sheet music without having…

Mention the subject of improvisation around a pianist, and you’ll get a mixture of intrigue, excitement, and exasperation. Some pianists…