Hope For The Piano Beginner
If you are a piano beginner who is questioning your ability to play, read on…
Beginners
Hope For The Piano Improvisation Beginner
If you are a piano improvisation beginner, here are a few words of wisdom that will boost your confidence and have you improvising on those keys before you know it…
Cocktail Piano For Beginners – Literally
Is cocktail piano for beginners? Ever wanted to just sit down at that piano and makes some music despite having no experience? Let’s do it…
It’s A Chord: So What?
On Monday, March 2, 1959, pianist Bill Evans sat in with Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), Miles Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone), and Julius “Cannonball” Adderley to record the first track So What on Miles Davis’ legendary jazz album Kind Of Blue. This is one of the most recognizable jazz tunes ever. The …
Simple Cocktail Piano Tip: KISS
Simple cocktail piano tip that lies at the heart of sounding like a professional…
Jazzy Piano For Beginners
Me… A Beginner? Playing Jazzy Piano? Yes, you read that right. You might refer to yourself as a beginner when it comes to playing piano. However, the word “beginner” is relative. If you’re playing piano at all at this point, that means you have at least some technical ability going for you. That’s all it …
Cocktail Piano Lessons For Beginners
Cocktail Piano Lesson #1: Use What You Know Home hobbyists to well-trained classical pianists have shown an interest in cocktail piano lessons. It’s no wonder why a pianist of any skill level and background would want to acquire cocktail piano skills. You never know when the opportunity may arise. A local restaurant may have the …
Playing Creatively Within Your Means
As a soloist, you have lots of control at your fingertips. When it comes to presenting yourself in a tasteful manner, it makes perfect sense to use that control wisely. If your aim includes captivating the respect of your listeners, nothing is more significant than this. Being a “monster” of a player who has command …
Focus On Your Repertoire
For newer cocktail pianists looking to perform publicly, a first and foremost piece of advice I like to share is this: Focus on building your repertoire. If you are simply playing for a hobby, you’ll see that this applies to you as well. Yes, you want to familiarize yourself with lots of those tricks of …