In this workshop, Dr. Lee Evans explains the inner workings of jazz in illuminating detail. He demonstrates his procedure for teaching jazz elements and jazz improvisations within the classical lesson, as well as discusses the use of jazz materials for the teaching of technique and sight reading. In the process, teachers become acquainted with a […]
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Fender Launches New App that Offers Immersive Playing Experience With Apple Music
Fender has announced the launch of Fender Songs, the company’s latest innovative app, allowing users to practice, play along, and perform to millions of their favorite songs on guitar, ukulele, or piano. Building upon Fender Play, Fender’s digital online learning platform, Fender Songs continues the journey for the beginner player while inviting those more experienced […]
New piano music book released by internationally published pianist/composer/arranger
Renowned pianist Lee Evans, author/composer/arranger of over 100 music books, has released his latest intermediate/upper-intermediate level book, Jazz Baroque:Vivaldi/Bach. The work consists of 13 jazz-tinged piano solo arrangements of music from the Baroque era. Inspired by Antonio Vivaldi and J.S. Bach, selections include music from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, J.S. Bach’s organ preludes, Inventions and Sinfonias, a work […]
The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)
Unlike playing a trombone or violin, pianists don’t have to worry too much about intonation and pitch. You hit the key on the piano and the note comes out, right? Because of this, pianists, especially beginners, tend to forget about listening to their playing and instead focus on getting all the notes right. But have […]
Rock and roll legends sign guitar for auction in aid of stroke victim Jerry Donahue
Some of the biggest names in rock and roll, including Sir Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Steve Winwood, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, Albert Lee, David Gilmour, Joe Brown, Richard Thomson, and Dave Pegg, have signed a guitar to be auctioned in Great Britain in honor of stroke victim Jerry Donahue. […]
Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program Now Accepting Applications for Distinguished Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition, an annual program that has helped build the musical careers of outstanding young talent for more than 30 years.
Casio donates keyboards and digital pianos to ‘Notes for Notes’ Nonprofit
Casio has teamed up with the non-profit group Notes for Notes to gift more than 10 keyboards and digital pianos to the organization’s recording studio.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: Eb Major
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Ana will teach out how to play the Eb major scale on clarinet.
10 Reasons ‘Abbey Road’ Is Still So Important 50 Years On
This year marks 50 years since The Beatles released their Abbey Road album. Here are 10 reasons why Abbey Road is still so important and relevant in 2019.
Queen: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
Queen is probably the world’s biggest and most successful band of all time, but they too had small beginnings.