What’s the deal with odd time signatures? Most western (aka occidental) music is metrically even or square with two or four beats per measure (2/4 or 4/4 meters). Odd time signatures have an uneven number of beats per measure.
Read More
Changing keys is a great way to add energy and interest to music but how does one get from one key to another?
Read More
Use story to inspire improvisation in five steps.
Read More
Hand independence may be one of the biggest barriers to playing our instrument well but it’s also why people want to learn piano in the first place!
Read More
Discover the differences between practicing written and improvised music.
Read More
Apply previously-learned creative concepts to create personalized arrangements of Christmas tunes.
Read More
Here is my favorite process for getting first-time improvisers to take the plunge.
Read More
Follow the steps I used to lead a 12-year-old to tear up a classic blues tune.
Read More
How do you know what notes to play in an improvisation?
Read More
The holiday season is a great time for learning tunes by ear.
Read More
My formula for learning or teaching pop tunes by ear.
Read More
Do-it-yourself scary music.
Read More
Add one last touch to your lead sheet masterpiece with a stylish ending.
Read More
A good musical introduction creates anticipation for the listener.
Read More
Add improvised pizzazz to boring rhythms.
Read More
Eliminate the problem of pitch choices by improvising a solo using just one note.
Read More
Here’s a an easy way personalize music with touches of improvisation.
Read More
How to rhythmically enhance a melody using the natural rhythms of language.
Read More
Improvisation begins simply by merely embellishing.
Read More