If you’ve ever wondered how you can know which chords go with which melody notes, I’ve got good news for you!
It’s easier than you might think to learn how to go about matching the melody notes (the tune) of any song to the
appropriate chords. It’s really a simple 2-step process, once you understand it, [...]

We’ve all heard pianists who make us drool with musical jealousy when they play, using a tool box full of lighting-fast runs and clever fills that have us clamoring for more. I well recall hearing Errol Garner play “I’ll Remember April” when I was about 14. I had no idea a piano could be [...]

Because of the technical virtuosity and skill of famous jazz, blues, and classical improvisers, many beginning pianists mistakenly assume that improvisation is to be learned in the distant future, when one’s piano abilities are more developed. On the contrary, though, most contemporary piano teachers feel that improvisation is a huge part of playing piano [...]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could predict which chord would probably come next in a song?
I’ve got some good news for you.
It is possible. Not 100%, but somewhere on the order of 75% to 85% accurate.
That’s because music has FORM — like the skeleton that holds your flesh, muscles, and skin up. If [...]