Chord Voicings Changed Things For Me
Every aspiring cocktail pianist reaches a moment—a spark—that sets the whole journey aglow. For me, it came not at the piano… but while I was holding a saxophone.
Back then, sax was my secondary instrument. I loved it, but it was really just a side road compared to the piano highway I traveled every day. Still, I was committed, and I had a dedicated teacher who would generously comp for me on piano during my lessons—laying down smooth harmonic beds beneath my solos. At the time, I appreciated it as a musical courtesy. What I didn’t realize was that I was being given a front-row seat to something extraordinary.
While I riffed through scales and phrases, his chords caught my ear in a way that didn’t quite compute. They weren’t the standard 7th chords I knew—they shimmered. They glowed with color. They sounded… alive. After one lesson, I finally asked him, “What are those chords you’re playing?” He smiled and said, “Ah, those are chord voicings.”
From that moment, I dove headfirst into the world of voicings—and my musical life changed forever. It was like going from black-and-white to full color, just like Dorothy stepping into Oz.
Inspired To Share
Years later, as I began teaching, I found myself eagerly sharing that same spark with students. And I saw the same thing happen again and again—just one or two voicings could make their whole approach light up. Confidence, style, and expressiveness all elevated with just a few well-placed tones.
That’s why I wrote a simple, powerful guide called 7 Chord Voicings Every Aspiring Cocktail Pianist Must Know. It’s designed to give that same spark to pianists who are ready to move beyond the basics and into a world where chords breathe.
📘 Learn more here: 7 Chord Voicings Every Aspiring Cocktail Pianist Must Know
Inside the eBook, you’ll find clear visuals, links to short supportive videos, and practical tips to turn your everyday chords into lush, professional voicings. No long lectures—just musical gold you can start applying in minutes.
Ready For A Harmonic Face Lift?
So if you’ve ever felt like your harmony could use a splash of magic, I invite you to explore what made all the difference for me. And if it inspires your playing the way it did mine, I’d consider it a true privilege.
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