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The Making of “A Day in the Life”
Great piece on the making of “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles. Here’s a telling quote on the limits of sheet music, even among some of the highest caliber players (from the Royal Philharmonic & the London Symphony orchestras): George … Continue reading
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Beyond Piano Lessons
Hey there~ so it occurred to me that most people assume I give “piano lessons” and I wanted to clarify. Yes, I teach via the piano and yes, I can teach you how to play the piano in whatever style … Continue reading
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Playing Music is the Brain’s Equivalent of a Full-Body Workout
http://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2014/11/20/365461587/musicians-brains-really-do-work-differently-in-a-good-way Playing music is “the brain’s equivalent of a full-body workout.” Seems that neuroscientists have discovered that when we listen to music, it activates many different parts of our brain, but when we play music, our entire brain functions symbiotically … Continue reading
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How Playing Music Benefits your Brain
http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/01/29/music-brain-ted-ed/ There are so many great reasons to play an instrument, among them being the boosting of your brain power. In order to play piano, your brains two hemispheres work in tandem to create music. This functionality can be improved … Continue reading
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Is Music the Key to Success?
Is music the key to success? I would say most definitely yes! Below I’ve linked a great piece that connects music education to success in life. Your success in music depends on a few things, including your own expectations, plus the … Continue reading
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How Music Can Make You Smarter
Studies show that music can help make you smarter and has great and positive effects on the mind. Besides the expression and catharsis that comes with playing music, there are many benefits to your brain functionality that carries over into … Continue reading
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Do you know who invented the piano?
Interestingly enough, many people don’t know that it was Bart0lomeo Cristofori who had the foresight to create an instrument that would transform modern music and songwriting. Cristofori would have celebrated his 360th birthday this year and we are forever in his … Continue reading
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Welcome to Key Of One
Greetings and welcome to the brand new website for The Key of One, a notation-free approach to learning music that will unlock the music- and musician- within you! My name is Robbie Gennet and I’m here to teach you how … Continue reading
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Why can’t you play music?
I just posted a piece on the Huffington Post to discuss why it’s been so difficult for people to learn via traditional methods and how The Key of One can help anyone learn the basics of music. Check it out … Continue reading
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Welcome to The Key of One!
It’s here! After introducing The Key of One at the NAMM show in January, today I am proudly launching it to the public. Ten years in the works, this book/DVD will teach you the basics of music without using any … Continue reading
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