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Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Classical Piano Lessons vs. Modern Piano Lessons
Classical piano lessons vs. modern piano lessons: which is better? A balanced discussion of the pros and cons of each approach.

Jemma Heigis  /  Articles
Top 20 Best Video Game Songs
Video game soundtracks are a favorite among many musicians. Take a peek at the stories behind the best video game songs.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Beautiful and Romantic Piano Music
When I think of beautiful and romantic music… I think of the piano. This lesson is about bringing out the softer side of the piano

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Sound Amazing on the Piano in 5 Minutes
With the right tools, anyone can sit down on the piano and play something beautiful in 5 minutes or less. We'll show you how!

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Pianist Profiles: Nannerl Mozart, the “Other” Mozart
Nannerl Mozart was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's elder sister. She was a talented pianist and may have been a skilled composer.

Scott Bradlee  /  Articles
Scott Bradlee (Postmodern Jukebox) on Jazz, Nostalgia, and Surviving the Age of Algorithms
Why music from the 1920s is still relevant, and how to stay grounded in the chaotic 2020s.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
I Played a Piano That Cost More Than a House! šŸ¦‹
The Fazioli Butterfly is a beautifully designed instrument that costs more than a house! Watch the Butterfly and other expensive pianos get played.

Jemma Heigis  /  Articles
How to Be a Music Influencer & Land Big Gigs (ft. Keyboardist Who Played for Karol G)
Jemma Heigis is a music influencer who has played stadiums with reggaeton superstar Karol G. Here's how she got there!

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Q&A with Lisa Witt (Pianote Podcast #18)
Lisa Witt sits down to answer fan questions about piano, practicing, learning, composing, and more. Tune in to the Pianote podcast!

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Beginner Piano Players: Start Here!
For beginners, learning piano is rewarding but it can also get overwhelming. We'll run through the key things you need to start strong.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
“I’m Afraid of Solo-ing!” (Easy Piano Improvisation Exercises)
Soloing can be scary! Here are some easy piano improvisation exercises for beginners to get you started on soloing and jamming.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Demystifying Music Theory With David Bennett (Pianote Podcast Ep. #21)
David Bennett’s mini documentaries that explore the music theory behind popular songs are binge-worthy much-watches on YouTube.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
3 Classical Piano Exercises for Master Playing
Want to play Rachmaninoff? Then you need these classical piano exercises! Classical piano is all about having good technique. If you want to master your favorite pieces, there’s no going around it: you gotta eat your vegetables (meaning: practice your scales!). In this lesson, we’ll share three types of exercises (scales, arpeggios, and Hanon exercises) […]

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
“Four Walls” by Lisa Witt: The Story Behind the Song
In addition to being a beloved YouTube piano teacher, Lisa Witt is an artist. Here's the story behind her original track "Four Walls."

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
How To Solo And Improvise on ANY Chord Progression
Unlock the power of the pentatonic scale.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Create Emotional Piano Music
Create your own beautiful and emotional piano music with these simple tips. See how I approach writing and playing with emotion.

Pianote  /  Articles
The Pianote Awards
This is a special event where the piano community comes together to celebrate incredible pianists of all styles and the amazing things they are doing.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
The Truth About Classical Piano Lessons (Pros & Cons)
Classical piano lessons are how most people learn how to play piano, but they're not perfect. Fortunately, you can address the disadvantages.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Build Beautiful Piano Melodies
What does it take to build beautiful piano melodies? I’ve got some tips to that will take your playing from boring to beautiful šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’

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Gear Breakdown: Kevin Castro Learns “Through The Fire And Flames” On The Spot
When Brandon Toews of Drumeo challenged Kevin Castro (Pianote) to learn DragonForce’s ā€œThrough The Fire And Flamesā€ on the spot, no one expected what happened next. No sheet music. No prep time. Just raw talent, blistering tempo, and a wall of keys. Kevin didn’t just survive — he shredded. And his arsenal of synths, workstations, […]

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