One of my students performing from the LearnPiano Curriculum: Continue Reading
A Video Request From You – Created!
It's me! Lisa... where am I now? I'm in Calgary, Alberta. It's beautiful city! Tomorrow we roll on down the road in our cozy little RV home and will stop in Banff National Park where we are told there won't be any internet access... (will I survive?) You won't see any new posts for about 6 days! However, I took some time today and created a video to help you coordinate your left and right hand together at the same time! This video is actually a request from you. After sending out an email last week asking for your ideas on what would help you most, I had an overwhelming request for more help with getting both hands to work together. This video is just a start of an idea I have Continue Reading
I couldn’t help myself..
I had to share this video with you! Continue Reading
A Special Gift for Mother
It's time to shift your thinking from "learning piano" into "playing piano". Even if you just started to learn piano.... even if you just happen to find this page today, you can still prepare a simple song to play and even sing for your mom, grandma, auntie, or any loved one for that matter... before Mother's Day! Playing piano is about sharing joy, and touching those around you. This week is a perfect time to prepare a little something for the "mother figure" in your life. Whether it be your mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, significant other.... a "homemade" gift from the heart is what moms love most and what better time to perform a simple melody and touching lyrics than Continue Reading
How to Play the C Scale using the Chord Formula
Scales are made up of half steps and whole steps. Here is a simple video showing you how a C scale is created by using half steps and whole steps. You can use this formula to create any major scale: Let's try this formula on a D major scale: Start your thumb on D. Then say and play the following half step and whole step formula: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half If you did it right, your fingers would have played: D - E - F# - G - A - B - C# - D Things to remember: 1. Half steps are keys that are directly next to each other. Most of the time it's white to black, or black to white. Occasionally, it is white to white. 2. Whole steps are notes that skip a Continue Reading
Tips for Speed Reading Music
Here are some easy guidelines to help you read music instantly: Continue Reading