As a piano teacher I often hear the regrets that people have for not learning the piano or not continuing tuition when they were children. We all lead very busy lives – we work a lot to pay our bills, …
Do I need to be able to read music to play blues piano?
Having played and taught this style of music for many years I am often faced with this type of question. Blues music is very often associated with being improvised and ‘off the cuff’, and you never …
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Is a keyboard good enough to learn piano blues?
If you’ve ever wanted to play the piano or keyboard or more specifically, you’ve always wanted to learn how to play the blues or boogie woogie, then you’ve probably not done so because you’re …
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How to play piano blues in A, D and E minor
Learning to play the blues in a minor key is surprisingly a lot easier than you would think, and is often a great way to get started if you are keen to learn how to play blues on the piano. To get …
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The secret to playing amazing Jools Holland boogie woogie piano
One of the reasons why learning to play piano boogie woogie is so difficult is the lack of sheet music available. The shelves are still filled with classical, pop and rock, and when you do get your …
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How to play piano blues – the complete guide for beginners
Even if you're a complete beginner and have never played the piano in your life, I am going to show you how to play the blues. You don’t have to learn any fancy scales or play for years before you …
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