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Teaching Music Through the Piano *

* Zoom and FaceTime only during COVID-19 Pandemic

Manifesto

Teaching theory, harmony melody, rhythm and technique through jazz, blues and classical repertoire, healing technique issues for ease, confidence, greater musical achievement and less stress on joints, tendons and muscles

Subjects

Beginner to intermediate jazz and blues piano harmonies

Beginner to intermediate classical piano repertoire

Repertoire: how to develop solo piano versions of songs

Learn basic theory and common chord changes from classic songs

Learn classic song forms like blues and rhythm changes to inform all other styles of music

Why practice in all keys is important

 

Gerald's Qualifications**

MFA in Piano Performance (2014)

BFA in Commercial Music (1995)

40+ years of performance experience (classical, jazz, blues, rock)

28+ years of piano teaching experience
 

**see bio/resume and performance videos at geraldstephens.net

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