Gerald Stephens
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