Piano Solo

If ever there were two things made for each other, it would have to be New Age piano music and nature sounds. After all, New Age piano gets much of its inspiration from the natural world. There are many CDs available that have this classic combination. Let’s look at a few of them.

1. Forest Piano by John Herberman
This CD is in my opinion the best New Age piano CD one can buy. And it has nature sounds too! John Herberman is a very talented pianist/composer who’s music seeps into your stressed out psyche and gently massages you. Each piece is a unique composition. Sometimes melodic, sometimes textural, but always beautiful. You’ll wear your CD player out with this

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Mac Dre was born on the fifth of July 1970 in Oakland, he grew up in Vallejo, California and lived there most of his life.

In 1989 Mac Dre released his first album, an EP titled ‘Young Black Brotha’ it had 4 tracks on it and one track ironicly titled ‘Too Hard for the F*ckin Radio’ started getting air play in North Californian radio stations. In 1991 Mac Dre returned with ‘California Livin'’ and by the time he released his third album ‘Whats really goin on’(1992) his music was being played all over Vallejo and North California for that matter. In clubs and peoples cars, it looked like Mac Dre was going to reach the big time. But his hopes and

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Most of us like to use what we learn right away. So why is it that most piano teachers tell you you can’t really play music until you learn 2 years of theory or more? What hogwash!

If I had to wait that long before I could launch into my own creations I would go nuts.

Even art schools encourage creativity among their students. Certainly, a watercolor instructor would never expect her students to wait 2 years before creating a painting.

The same thing applies to writers. When someone wants to learn how to write a short-story, the art and craft of storytelling is taught, sure. But does a writing instructor really expect his students to wait 2 years before plunging into the

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If you like the beautiful sound of New Age piano you’re going to love this.

Listen most of you know what triads are. These 3 note chords have been the essential building blocks of western music for at least 4 centuries.

One thing about them though . They’re outdated!

Of course they’re still used. But there’s absolutely no need to start with them. Instead, why not begin your study of piano chords with something called the “open position” chord.

This chord structure gives you the freedom to play with both hands together right away! Plus, it’s a modern sounding chord.

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Do you know what it costs to take piano lessons these days? Anywhere from $30 to $60 an hour depending on the teacher and the studio. But, if you have a computer and a pair of speakers, it can cost you as little as $9.95 a month!

To play piano online, you need to know what to expect. There won’t be anyone looking over your shoulder correcting you as you go along. No instant feedback or suggestions on fingering. What you do get is the chance to work at your own pace and learn at your own pace - something adults really appreciate.

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