Scary Music

When the shorter days of October turns our minds toward pumpkins, costumes and spooky fun, it's time to make some do-it-yourself scary music.

Improvising Outros

Add one last touch to your lead sheet masterpiece with a stylish ending.

Easy Introductions

A good musical introduction creates anticipation for the listener by suggesting the key and style of a tune about to be played.

Dot Spots

Add improvised pizzazz to the easy rhythms found in beginner tunes by identifying “dot spots.”

One Note Improv

Eliminate the problem of pitch choices by improvising a solo using just one note.

Same and Different

Here’s a an easy way to start down the road toward personalizing music with touches of improvisation.

Say It and Play It

To rhythmically enhance a plain melody, try using the natural rhythms of language.

Three Ways to Embellish a Melody

Improvisation begins simply by merely embellishing which means you decorate or enhance a tune you already know.

Bright ideas for creative pianists and teachers.