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Jordan Rudess, Lisa Witt  /  Articles
Living the Dream With Jordan Rudess (Pianote Podcast #24)
Best known for his work with Dream Theatre, Jordan Rudess trained in Juilliard and is famed for his technical virtuosity.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
A Complete Practice Routine in D Minor
A 15-minute piano practice routine in the key of D Minor that includes scales, chords, arpeggios, improvisation, and a bonus piece!

Sangah Noona, Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Ideas When You Don’t Feel Like Practicing
Don't feel like practicing? Just play something. Anything. Sangah Noona and Lisa Witt offer some creative ideas.

Jesús Molina, Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
How to Improvise a Beautiful Melody: 9 Tips From Jesús Molina
How do you find melodies? World-class pianist Jesús Molina shares sage advice on how to improvise beautiful melodies on the piano.

Pianote  /  Articles
The Cost of Piano Lessons, Explained
The cost of piano lessons varies widely. We'll break down what factors into cost and share ways you can save money!

Pianote  /  Styles
Piano Styles & Genres
How many styles of piano playing do you know? The piano plays a central role in so many different music genres. Explore them all.

GLASYS, Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Drawing With Sound (Feat. GLASYS) – Pianote Podcast #23
GLASYS is a YouTuber, pianist, synthesist, producer, and vocalist whose MIDI art has gone viral on YouTube.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Piano Hits By LGBTQ+ Artists (and How to Play Them) 🌈
June is Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community has written some piano bangers over the years. Here are five awesome songs you can learn to play on the piano and some expert tips on how to play them. For classical fans, check out three pieces by queer composers you may not know. New to piano? […]

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
The Truth About Classical Piano Lessons (Pros & Cons)
Classical piano lessons are how most people learn how to play piano, but they're not perfect. Fortunately, you can address the disadvantages.

Jesús Molina  /  Improvisation
Epic Piano Intros & Outros 🔥
Take your performance to the next level with an epic intro and outro your audience will remember. Exclusive lesson with Jesús Molina.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
14 Benefits of Playing Piano
Piano is good for you! It can improve mood, slow cognitive decline, and it's the perfect mindfulness exercise.

Kevin Castro  /  Musicianship
The Musician’s Mindset With Kevin Castro (Pianote Podcast #22)
Pro pianist Kevin Castro reveals what it takes to play with names like Sarah McLachlan and JESSIA. Hint: It's more than being good at music.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Demystifying Music Theory With David Bennett (Pianote Podcast Ep. #21)
David Bennett’s mini documentaries that explore the music theory behind popular songs are binge-worthy much-watches on YouTube.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
3 Classical Piano Exercises for Master Playing
Want to play Rachmaninoff? Then you need these classical piano exercises! Classical piano is all about having good technique. If you want to master your favorite pieces, there’s no going around it: you gotta eat your vegetables (meaning: practice your scales!). In this lesson, we’ll share three types of exercises (scales, arpeggios, and Hanon exercises) […]

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
A Complete History of the Piano
Discover the history of the piano. From the medieval dulcimer to modern icons like the Rhodes Piano, the piano has come a long way.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
“Four Walls” by Lisa Witt: The Story Behind the Song
In addition to being a beloved YouTube piano teacher, Lisa Witt is an artist. Here's the story behind her original track "Four Walls."

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
The Most Beautiful Piano Warm-Up Exercises
Warming up at the piano doesn't have to feel like a chore. Learn how to use beautiful, song-like warm-ups to strengthen your skills.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
7 Female Pianists You Should Know (Women’s History Month)
March is Women's History Month! Celebrate the contributions of female pianists by learning about seven history-makers in the piano world.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Practice Motivation: How to Keep Playing for Life
It's normal to lose motivation to practice piano from time to time. Here are some tips to keep playing for life.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Black History Month 2022: Black Pianists Who Have Made History
This Black History Month, learn about the personal stories and musical contributions of six accomplished Black pianists.

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