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Many things can make a great pianist, but often, the truest measure of greatness is the impact or influence a musician has on others. In this article, I’m looking at the most influential female pianists of all time.
Have you ever wondered how the pros can play along with any song they hear? Well, it takes some practice, but you might be surprised to hear that you don’t need to be a prodigy, a virtuoso, or have perfect pitch.
Online piano lesson platforms remain one of the most convenient and accessible ways to start learning piano, and Skoove continues to be among the most recognized names in this space.
Learning how to play piano is an extremely rewarding endeavor, but it can be challenging to fit lessons around your schedule and budget. If you can’t commit to regular piano lessons, it doesn’t mean you should give up; it means you have to find another way to learn.
The best jazz pianist of all time is a title that you could arguably give to any artist on this list and just as easily to many who aren’t listed. In my opinion, jazz is the pinnacle of creative art forms, and today, we stand on the shoulders of giants who pioneered defining eras in jazz...
There’s an eternal debate among aspiring musicians over which is best, a digital piano or an electronic keyboard. The simple answer is that it depends on who’s buying; both are better in the right context, but that only leads to more questions.
Many people aspire to learn piano, but very few actually see it through. One of the reasons people give up before they even start is that learning piano seems like a daunting task.
The piano concerto is arguably the most powerful orchestral form because it covers so much ground; it’s percussive, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic. While some concertos are among the hardest pieces a pianist can tackle, others are deceptively easy, but all showcase the piano’s ability...
The music technology company Donner has been around since 2012 and has become a favorite among beginners on a budget. In this review, I’m discussing the Oura S100, the entry-level model from the new Oura digital piano series.
Piano pieces from the Baroque era’s complexities, Viennese Classicism’s elegance, and the Romantic era’s intensity represent some of the best, most beautiful, and famous classical solo piano works ever written. As a pianist and composer of over 20 years, I’m certain the pieces...
