"This is the most fun I've ever had playing piano.
Improvisation
is no longer a mystery"
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"I am starting to feel comfortable enough to play music with my friends"
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"I've always wanted to play by ear and do improvisation.
Now I can!"
Blues Piano Lessons Portland Oregon 5 0 3 . 2 5 3 . 8 0 2 1
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Beginners
Welcome
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Blues Piano for Adults Beginning adults students will
find Blues Piano
fun,
and a great introduction to piano. Adults who already play will discover that Blues will renew and invigorate their passion for piano. A comfortable and casual environment is ideal when learning to play piano. The lessons are yours, and you may decide how you want to use your time. Along with Blues, we might work on some other areas of music including: reading music, playing by ear, theory, songwriting, composing, arranging, jazz, gospel, classical, pop, new age, folk, and ethnic music. If you like to sing, learn how to use chords to accompany your voice. Blues
Piano for Children
Blues
Piano is perfect for children;
they take to it immediately. Kids recognize the playful and spontaneous nature of this music. Children like to experiment on piano, and Blues Piano gives them the perfect venue to engage their imagination. Music develops creativity and original thinking, and is a indispensable part of their education. Children have natural musical ability and delight in playing. The key is to make music a part of their world. Learning to play piano develops physical coordination, and visual, aural, timing and language skills. Students feel a grand sense of accomplishment when they can sit at the piano and play effortlessly. |
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What Is Blues?
Blues is the most invention, innovative, and all American music. It’s a simple 12 bar progression of chords and improvised melodies. The influence of Blues music is everywhere. Some popular Blues players are: Ray Charles, Count Basie, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Oscar Peterson, Thelonius Monk, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, Muddy Waters. Playing Blues Piano can evoke many moods and feelings.The ever changing swirl of textures can be mellow, exhilarating, intriguing, stimulating, graceful, riveting, electrifying, captivating, playful, and revitalizing. Piano Blues is quite a bit different from Blues on the guitar. On the piano, Blues Piano is generally more lively, doesn't requite a singer, and can be played solo, or with other players. There are many ‘How to play Blues Piano books available. Learning to play blues piano from a book can be frustrating and confusing, and difficult at best. However, learning to play when taught person to person can be a quick and effective method to learn. ►
Getting Started
No music reading or previous piano experience is necessary. If you have never played piano before, we’ll start right at the beginning. If you already play, we’ll pickup at a point that suites you. Once you learn the 12 bar blues chord progression and the blues scale & rhythms, you’ll begin playing Blues. I will lead you through all the steps to learn to play solid blues piano. In a short time, you’ll be playing chords in your left hand, and improvising with your right. I have taught many hundreds of people to play Blues, with a modern, easy to understand approach. Students find they learn to progress rapidly, while mastering their playing abilities. Students who have never played piano before will find Blues Piano to be a delightful and enjoyable introduction to piano. Those who already read music will quickly learn to improvise and play Blues. Those who are are self taught and stuck in a rut, will immediately find new styles of playing and fresh blues Blues Licks. ►
The
Lessons
Every student is unique, so I guide each student's course of lessons in a direction that suites them. Some students will want to work only on Blues, others will want to explore other music genres. Our Blues Piano lessons can include: Basic 12 Bar Blues Introduction 7th Chord Theory Chords in left hand, improvisation in right hand Introduction to Swing Rhythms Swing in left hand Swing in right hand Swing in both hands Walking Bass Styles Bass and Chords in left hand Octave and Chords in left hand Root + 5th and Chords in left hand Melody and Chords in right hand & Walking Bass in left hand Minor Blues Alternate Chords Alternate Rhythms Boogie Woogie Styles New Orleans Styles Ragtime Styles 10ths in left hand (stride piano) Very cool riffs Introduction to Jazz Styles Playing from Lead Sheets Reading Music ►
Other
Music
Students will often wish to include other musical instruction in their lessons: ► Classical, Popular, Jazz, Gospel, New Age, Ethnic, Folk Music ► To Accompany Singing ► To Play By Ear ► Arranging Music ► Songwriting & Composing More information on other piano instruction |
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