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Music Theory

An Introductory Guide to Secondary Dominant Chords: Definition and Application

Read our guide on secondary dominant chords detailing theory and applications in your musical journey. Add to your musical toolbelt today.

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Complex Time Signatures, Song Forms, Pivot Chords & More: Your Music Theory Questions Answered

If there’s one thing musicians know, it’s that there is always more to learn when it comes to music theory. We asked you on social media to send in some of your music theory questions, and you sent in a lot. We’ve compiled a list of the

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11 Reasons Students Quit Piano Lessons: How Parents and Teachers Can Help

Students come and go from piano lessons all the time. Sometimes it’s just time for the student to move on because priorities have shifted, or because they feel like they have accomplished what they wanted from piano lessons. Unfortunately, there are many scenarios where a student leaves their piano

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11 Tips for Playing Piano Duets

Playing piano duets is so much fun! It’s exciting to put two different parts of music together to make one cohesive piece. Duets create a rich and fulfilling sound on the piano because you can maximize the full range of the piano. Plus, it’s a wonderful experience to

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4 Ways to Identify Major and Minor Keys

Here are four methods to help you figure out if you're in a major or minor key!

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How To Get Started Playing Classical Music

Playing classical music is a worthy goal that many pianists strive for. However, if you aren’t introduced to classical music early in your piano study, it may seem difficult to find an obvious entry point.  Many of the classics that are “bucket list” pieces are actually quite difficult to learn and

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Roman Numeral Analysis in Music

If you ever find yourself in a music theory course, you will inevitably come across Roman numeral analysis. Check out this article to learn more!

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What Are Time Signatures in Music? A Complete Guide

Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot along to a great song? Well, every time you’re tapping your foot or clapping your hands, you’re actually emphasizing the beat in the song!

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Piano Posture: Stay Injury Free with These Tips

Without the right piano posture, we can strain our bodies to the point of pain. Being mindful of posture can alleviate and prevent years of discomfort.

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The Power of Pop Music in Piano Lessons

The Power of Pop Music in Piano Lessons by Jennifer Eklund In the piano teaching world, pop music is often referred to as the dessert portion of a student’s musical menu, with more traditional pieces from the Western classical canon holding more nutritional value. I often hear teachers in

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The Basics of Music Intervals: Train Your Ear with These Easy Songs

We'll help you train your ear with songs like "The Jaws Theme," "Greensleeves," and more.

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Key Signature Guide: Memorization Tips & Charts

In our key signature guide, learn these easy memorization tips for major and minor keys, as well as key signature charts for reference.

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Music Promotion 101: How to Promote Your Music on Social Media

Marketing your music in today’s world of content overload can seem incredibly intimidating. How can you stand out? Better yet, how can you make a living? The truth is, there is a lot you can do, and it will be up to you to choose just how much or how little you want to take on. […]

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Expand Your Vocal Range with These 10 Simple Tips

We’ve put together 10 tips to help you improve and expand your vocal range while still protecting those precious vocal cords!

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10 Essential Tips for Piano Accompanists

As a pianist, collaborating with other musicians is a fantastic experience. It will improve your piano playing skills immensely, and it will expose you to new music and new techniques. Not to mention, it’s a lot of fun to work with other musicians towards a common goal. In many

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10 Easy Sad Songs to Play on Piano

Sadness doesn’t have to be detrimental to the person experiencing it. In fact, playing sad piano songs can be quite cathartic and oddly pleasurable.

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Is It Too Late to Learn (Or Relearn) the Piano?

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Or, did you take lessons as a kid and wish you had stuck with it? Many of us are mesmerized by watching a pianist’s graceful hands whisk around the keys. The sound of the piano is universally loved because of its

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8 Tips for Getting Started as a Freelance Musician

In this article, we’re going to give you eight tips to help get you started as a freelance musician.

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Find Your Perfect Vocal Audition Piece

As some point or another, every vocalist has to come to terms with the fact that there are a lot of great singers in the world. Auditions become less about sheer talent and more about your ability to stand out from the crowd. And believe it or not, song selection

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How to Help Your Students Fall in Love with Classical Piano

Classical music has a way of drawing people to the piano. Once a student experiences its beauty, its richness and its intricacies, it’s natural to want more. Classical music is challenging yet satisfying to learn. But, piano teachers are often faced with the challenge of how to find an

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Use Active Listening Techniques To Learn Music Faster

How much have you listened to the music you are currently learning? The answer to this can vary quite a bit. Maybe it’s your favorite song and you listen to it every day. Maybe it’s music you’ve heard throughout your whole life. Or, maybe you’ve never

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How to Prepare and Adjust for Different Types of Pianos

As pianists, we can’t take our piano with us when we have to perform outside of our homes or practice rooms. Most instrumentalists practice on their own instruments, get to know it’s quirks, then pack it up and take it with them whenever they have an opportunity to play in public. Since we can’t pac

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Never Miss a Beat: How to Stay Healthy as a Musician

There’s no question as to whether or not musicians lead a busy lifestyle. With countless rehearsals, concerts, and practice sessions, it can be easy to let your health take a back seat. However, ignoring your health is only going to impact your abilities negatively. Not only will you lose

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How Much Should You Practice Your Instrument?

When it comes to practicing your instrument, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact time you should spend to reach your ultimate goal as a musician, or what effective practicing for musicians looks like. How long should you practice something a day? An hour? Two hours? Well, it depends!

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Preparing to Be a Music Major: 6 Things You Should Expect

Pursuing a major in music? We give you six things to expect and how you can be ready for them. Sometimes all you need is a little preparation to excel.