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by Martin Filed Under: Videos 42 Comments
Since I posted up my cover of this awesome song, I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive feedback. Here is some of it: From the writer/producer of the original song, Atlanta-based WLPWR: Post by SupaHotBeats. Post by SupaHotBeats. Post by SupaHotBeats. Also from the writer/producer, posted on Twitter: ‘Til it's gone – Yelawolf piano cover […]
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I teach many different styles on the piano, and I also feel it’s important as a piano teacher to consider and take note of the current music scene, and try to keep up with modern music as well as previous styles. The various different styles I teach are classical, blues, boogie woogie, popular music, rhythm […]
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This can be a difficult question to answer, as a lot will depend on your child and how easy they find it to focus when learning something new. But I can offer some advice so you can help decide what will work for you and your child. Finding the motivation to practice the piano can […]
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Yes and not necessarily. I teach all levels, and all ages – and most styles of music too, ranging from classical to blues and boogie woogie! It doesn’t matter if you cannot read music, and have never even touched the keys on a piano. I can teach you from scratch to read music, and it […]
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If your child wants to learn to play the piano, then it’s important to give them encouragement. But there is a fine line between encouraging your child, and pushing them into something they don’t want to do. The difficulty however with children is that they don’t always know what’s best for them, and as a […]
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Not necessarily, no. There is a big misconception that children will learn quicker than adults, but the reality is that it is really down to the individual. An adult for example will have a lot of distractions and things going on in their life that may hinder progress – family issues, work, school etc. A […]
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This is my piano cover of the Avicii song Wake Me Up. The vid is some stills from the music video which features Russian fashion model Kristina Romanova and Laneya Grace. It was shot near the Santa Clara River, orange groves and in the town of Piru, California, which is west of Los Angeles.