I’d love to share with you three easy ways to begin improvising at the piano. Whether you’re exploring for yourself or looking for fresh ideas to bring into your teaching studio, these activities are simple, fun, and can get you playing creatively right away. 🎵 Tip 1: Start with Rhythm If you don’t know what to play, begin with rhythm. Clap a pattern with your READ MORE
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🎶 Why Should We Improvise? The Missing Piece in Classical Music Training 🎹
Today, I want to talk about a topic that comes up often in conversations with classical pianists and musicians: Why should we improvise? Many musicians I meet wonder if they’re missing out by not improvising. Some are afraid of it, some don’t see its purpose, and others simply don’t know where to start. Sounds familiar? Last weekend, on Saturday, March 22, I gave a webinar READ MORE
The Joyful Rebellion: How Improvisation Can Reignite Your Love for Music with Jocelyne’s Story
Have you ever gazed longingly at a child lost in the playful chaos of finger painting? Their uninhibited creativity, the pure joy of exploration – it’s a stark contrast to the structured world of scales and sheet music that many musicians find themselves in. Jocelyne’s story, a testament to the transformative power of improvisation, reminds us that music, at its core, is a language of READ MORE