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Easy John Williams Arrangements For Piano

Who doesn’t love a John Williams soundtrack?! His music adds so much depth, beauty and life to films. While much of his music is fairly complex and difficult to play, we found 15 easy arrangements of John Williams movie themes for beginner or intermediate pianists to enjoy. 1. Star

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9 Ways To Have Better Rhythm As A Pianist

Rhythm is one of the elements of music. It’s what allows music to move consistently through time. It also permits ensembles to stay together and accompanists to play with soloists.Pianists have unique challenges with rhythm. Because they are using both their hands at the same time, they must

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Piano Improvisation: How To Develop Improv In A Fun Way

This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who is here to share his songwriting and improvisation knowledge with you! Being able to improvise on the piano is like opening up your brain to a theme park that can provide you with the ultimate satisfaction for your mind. I started

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9 Not-So-Difficult Chopin Pieces To Learn On Piano

If you’re looking for some introductory music by Chopin that’s not out of reach, we’ve gathered these 9 pieces that would be a good way to get started.

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5 Ways For Adults To Learn Piano Online

There are a number of important benefits associated with learning to play the piano as an adult. We're here to help you get started!

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How To Teach Piano Lessons Online

During this Coronavirus pandemic, many piano teachers are being forced to move their piano lessons online. Online piano teaching doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. However, it can feel really intimidating if you have never taught this way before. Fortunately, online piano lessons are not n

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Bluetooth Pedals for Sheet Music – Stomp Review

Bluetooth pedals are a staple for gigging musicians, especially for those of us who perform with sheet music on hand.

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Why Phones are Songwriters’ Best Friends – Part 1: Apps

Cellphones… they’ve become an important part of our everyday lives. But, as a musician, are you using them to their full potential? This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who has some great ideas on how your cellphone can become an essential part of your songwriting journey! Son

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Five Reasons You’re Not Making Progress At The Piano

Do you ever feel like your piano progress has plateaued? Does it seem like you should be playing harder, more complex music? Or, do you feel like your music is clunky and lacks continuity? A lot of piano learners experience these feelings. Learning the piano can be difficult. It is not something tha

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How To Have A Career As A Pianist

Do you love playing the piano? Have you considered turning your musical hobby into a career? A lot of people don’t consider careers in music because it might seem like a competitive field with a lot of instability. That can be true, but many pianists are able to find full-time work to support themse

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20 Great Songs For Beginners (Piano)

Are you starting out your piano journey and looking for the right music to play? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of twenty pieces that are perfect for those who are just starting to learn how to play the piano.

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7 Things to Consider When Buying a Digital Piano

There's a few things you'll want to think about before you purchase a digital piano.

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5 Traits All Great Singers Share

Have you ever wondered what qualities your favorite singers have that make them exceptional at what they do? In this blog, our guest writer, Matt Ramsey, will give you an inside look into what traits all great singers share and how you can improve your own skills. Please enjoy! My

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How To Use A Metronome

We're here to help you learn how to use a metronome!

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Top 5 Tips to Help Prepare You for a Live Performance

Nothing quite comes close to the experience of playing a live show. It’s truly incredible to be able to express yourself on stage through music, and to be rewarded with an engaged and receptive crowd. Performing music live is certainly a lot of fun. But it can also be

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How Long Does It Take to Learn the Piano?

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to learn the piano? If so, you’re not alone! The question gets asked frequently, especially by adult students. We’re here to help give you an answer. “The quick-fix, anti-mastery mentality touches almost everything in our lives.” – George Leonard A piano

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10 Reasons Why Pianists Need to Know Music Theory

Learn the importance of piano music theory and its benefits when studying music, like stronger fluency, structure, creativity, and more.

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Songwriting Tips From Producers Oak Felder and The Orphanage

We had the pleasure of talking to Oak Felder and The Oprhanage about “Sorry Not Sorry,” by Demi Lovato! And in our interview, Oak, Trevor, and Zaire shared their expertise and experiences from songwriting and music production.

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Music Juries Survival Guide

Finals are always the dreaded part of every semester for college students. But music majors dread finals for a different reason — music juries. A music jury is a final performance by a collegiate music student for a panel of jurors. The jurors are usually made up of the faculty and

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Your Music Audition Questions Answered

You asked, and now we’re here to answer all of your questions about music auditions. Whether you’re auditioning with an instrument or your voice, for a musical or the newest talent show on television, this Q&A is sure to help you nail your next audition! The

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How to Calm Your Nerves Before Your Music Audition

Before we say anything in this article, we want you to know: being nervous before an audition is completely normal!

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How to Write Congregational Worship Music With Meredith Andrews

If you attend church regularly, you’re probably very familiar with worship music, as it’s a regular part of most church services. But, if you listen to worship music outside of church, you’ve probably gathered that not all worship music is the same. The songs you sing in

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10 Tips for Singing and Playing an Instrument at the Same Time

So you know how to play an instrument, and you know how to sing. But doing them at the same time can get tricky. Suddenly, your guitar picking isn’t as clean, or your left and right hands are out of sync on the piano, or you can’t do

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How to Get Started Playing Ukulele

If you need more music in your life, and you probably do, get a ukulele or dust off the one sitting on your shelf and start playing! Playing the ukulele is so fun and satisfying, and it’s simpler than you think. If you’re trained in another area of

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Practice, Practice, Practice: How to Keep Yourself Motivated While Learning an Instrument

Learn how to keep yourself motivated while learning a new instrument or just practicing on one you’ve mastered. No matter the skill level, practice is vital.