A lot of people are put off learning the piano because they assume music theory means hours of boring revision and complicated rules. That’s not really the case. You don’t need to know everything …
How many piano lessons should I commit to?
If you’ve decided to learn the piano with a teacher, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is how often you should have lessons. The short answer is that once a week is usually the best …
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Should I play the piano in front of other people?
There is a lot to be gained from playing the piano in front of other people, but it’s not something that everyone has to do. It really depends on your goals. If you’re learning purely for your own …
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How to play 12 bar piano blues chords
The structure of the 12 bar blues is very straight forward and is one of the easiest chord progressions you will ever come across. This is what makes the blues sound so good - it keeps it …
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What’s new on Learn Piano Blues?
If you're already a subscriber, you've probably noticed that the Learn Piano Blues website has had a complete refresh. I hope members both old and new enjoy the new layout which is a little easier to …
Ray Charles – What’d I say Piano Tutorial
My six part Ray Charles What'd I say (or 'What I'd say') piano tutorial is part of my online piano blues and boogie woogie course which costs just £19.99 for 6 months access. In each of the videos, …
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