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The Ultimate Guide to Piano Chords
If you know me, you probably already know that I’m a big enthusiast of teaching chords at the piano and, above all, of finding creative ways to teach them. For me, harmony should never be something that students simply learn about. It should be something they play,...
A new improvisation project is born: Piano Improv Keys
Today I am delighted to share a new project that has been taking shape for quite some time: Piano Improv Keys. This idea emerged naturally through my work as a teacher. Over the years, I have seen many pianists view improvisation as something distant or unattainable....
Teaching Piano for One Hand: Repertoire and Ideas
I’ve broken a finger on my hand. An annoying setback, yes, but not the end of the world. This post is meant to support pianists who find themselves in this situation, as well as teachers who have students dealing with a temporary hand or finger injury. It’s relatively...
Exploring the Dorian Mode
If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll already know that at megustaelpiano we’ve been celebrating Dorian Week to mark the publication of two of my pieces written in this mode, included in Concept Collection 12 by Nicola Cantan. Now I’d like to share with you the videos...
Concept Collections by Nicola Cantan
Today, I’d like to tell you about the Concept Collections books, edited and published by Vibrant Music Teaching, the pedagogical project led by Nicola Cantan. These books are released quarterly and feature pieces by various composers, all centered around a specific...
Resources for learning to improvise on the piano
Learning to improvise on the piano is a fundamental activity with great benefits, both for piano teachers and for students. In this post, I want to share the resources (books, courses, and videos) that I use in my lessons, as well as those that have helped me, and...
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