What is the first step in the transition from playing chords and sounding like a pro? First, inversion. It’s magical because one simple change can open up your playing in ways you never thought possible!! The opportunities are virtually endless!…
What Is The C Major 7th Interval And Why Is It So Dang Popular?
So what is a C Major 7th interval anyway? We’ve already spent a bit of time talking about the four main basic intervals (if you missed it or want to refresh a bit, check out this post!) and the major…
5 Tips to Help You Play Piano as a Rhythm Instrument vs. a Melodic Instrument
Hey wait, isn’t the piano a melodic instrument? Rhythm is drums and guitar and bass and percussion, right? Well, you’re not wrong exactly .But you’re not exactly right either. The piano is actually both. Worship keys function in both arenas,…
How Long To Learn Piano? It’s quicker than you think!
10 minutes.10 minutes a day.That’s all it takes.10 minutes of practice a day is all it takes to learn how to play piano. When you’re either learning something new or trying to get better at what you already know, piano…
Learn Piano Chords By Playing Worship Songs
As students have been walking through coaching rounds (and through my years of experience teaching adult and older teen students learn piano chords) we always seem to run into the same speedbump. After about 2 months, they get behind in…
What are 2nd and 4th Color and Suspended chords?
Are you ready to add color and depth to your playing? Let’s talk about suspended chords! I know you’ve seen those little 2’s and 4’s next to chords on the chart. Perhaps you’ve connected the dots and figured out that…
Interval hacks for the win: master your major 2nd, major 3rd, perfect 4th and perfect 5th
Well we have talked a lot about ear training and I’ve also introduced my favorite app Earpeggio to practice ear training drills (hey there, lookin good Major 3rd 🤩)! Let’s take a minute and talk through the first four basic…
How to Chart Rhythm With A 4/4 Time Signature
Today we’re going to dig into rhythm and how to chart simple beats on your chord chart for songs with a 4/4 time signature. I’ll be honest guys, we are barely going to scratch the surface when it comes to…
What You Really Need to Know About Piano Exercises
We’ve all done it. The temptation to do piano exercises fast and to sound AMAZING is huge. Especially when it comes to exercises and drills. But come close… I’m gonna tell you a secret. You’ve gotta go slow to go…
Unlock The Top 10 Practice Habits of Worship Keys MVPs
Keys players are automatically in the running to be voted as MVP each week’s worship practice due to the fact that so many intros, flow moments and transitions can be delegated into their capable hands. But how do you practice…
A Super Simple Hack To Make Seventh Chords Easier To Play
Well hello seventh chords, nice to see ya! Anyone want to learn a simple hack to make those bad boys easier to incorporate into your playing? First, let’s recap a bit. There are five different kinds of seventh chords, major…
Why Ear Training Doesn’t Work, And How To Fix It
Have you ever asked yourself if you can REALLY train your ear? Well I’m here to explain to you why ear training doesn’t seem to work, and it’s simple. It’s because most people don’t practice!! Make ear training work for…
