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Make Some Music!
Hi! Been awhile since I updated this~ you can find my videos on YouTube @TheKeyofOne and my book The Key of One anywhere music books are sold. I hope you are striving to your next level and pushing through any … Continue reading
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New videos up on YouTube now!
Hi everyone~ I’ve been filming some hands on piano lessons and posting at The Key of One on YouTube as well as at https://www.facebook.com/thekeyofone/ Stop by and learn how to play the piano in a fast and easy and fun … Continue reading
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2019 Update
Hi everyone~ if you haven’t heard, I lost my home in the Woolsey Fire and all my possessions and gear with it. I do not currently have any inventory of The Key of One so I cannot fulfill orders at … Continue reading
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On The Energy of Music and Waves
The Seven Deadly Performance Sins There’s some good advice in this article, especially if you are new to the stage. Performing takes courage and a willingness to stumble in pursuit of the magic. You can’t get consumed with mistakes and beat yourself up … Continue reading
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The Most and Least Used Keys of Music in Spotify
Pretty fascinating stuff! Now, this is just from Spotify but as a a mirror to popular music culture, it’s pretty telling. Something to consider next time you’re looking to create music. Perhaps starting in one of the lesser-used keys might … Continue reading
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Creative People are Always Creating
Out of all those wonderful traits, it is curiosity which makes an artist succeed. The curious artist thrives on losing themselves in their pursuit, which is also necessary for success. And flexible! The tree who bends does not break in … Continue reading
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What Songwriters Are You Listening To?
Do you want to be a great songwriter? Then you must learn about and listen to great songwriters! When students ask me how they can be a better songwriter, I always ask them who they are listening to, who they are … Continue reading
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Miles Davis according to Herbie Hancock
This is a really great story from Herbie Hancock about his time with the late great Miles Davis. Herbie was a young cat and played what he thought was a mistake during a show. But astoundingly, Miles changed his melody to … Continue reading
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Creativity and the Creative Process
It’s really important to understand and cultivate your process, as the way you approach writing or learning music thrives off an organized path. This is a great breakdown of the creative process so you can assess your own. There are … Continue reading
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Well-Known Classical Composers Final Pieces
This is a fascinating look at well-known classical composers final pieces~ an interesting concept to consider and some really intriguing music to seek out and absorb. http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2011/11/famous_classical_composers_the_last_piece_they_wrote_before_they_died_.single.html Back in the heyday of classical music, there were fairly strict rules to composing … Continue reading
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