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Your Cocktail Piano Repertoire: 20 Essential Songs

Embark on a journey of musical sophistication and mastery as we unveil 20 essential songs meticulously curated to enrich your cocktail piano repertoire. Crafted to captivate and enthrall your audience, these selections promise to elevate your performances to unforgettable heights. 1. “Fly Me to the Moon” by Bart Howard (performed by Frank Sinatra) Start your …

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Mastering The Art Of Exposure: Tips For Cocktail Pianists To Shine

In the enchanting world of cocktail pianism, where melodies mingle with clinking glasses, gaining exposure is the key to unlocking new opportunities and captivating audiences. As fellow pianists on this musical journey, here are comprehensive tips to help you not only tickle the ivories but also make a lasting impression in the hearts of your …

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Zoom Piano Lessons With Dave

Zooming In On Your Pianistic Potential Why Zoom piano lessons In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, traditional piano lessons have evolved to embrace the digital age. Zoom piano lessons have become a popular choice for those seeking to enhance their musical prowess, offering a unique and enriching experience. If you’re …

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What Is Cocktail Piano?

Firstly, What Isn’t Cocktail Piano? As a cocktail pianist, I find it interesting how a simple phrase like “cocktail piano” can lend itself to so many opposing interpretations. Many individuals, including pianists themselves, have a number of different ways of expressing their personal definitions of “cocktail piano.” To be totally candid, I don’t agree with …

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Tritone Chord Substitution Explained

“We’re Getting A Sub Tomorrow!” Reflecting back on those early school days, I recall the attitude that permeated the classroom when we learned that a substitute teacher would be conducting class for a day or two. Most class members would seem to engage in a deep sigh of relief and celebrate… “Yippee! Something different for …

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The “Sus”pended Piano Introduction

A Very User-Friendly Piano Introduction This piano introduction can serve you well in a variety of interesting ways. It can work very nicely whenever you want to create an impromptu introduction for a ballad that starts on the I chord. Naturally, the chord that has the strongest tendency to resolve to the I chord is …

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