Jazz Piano with George Whitty: Making Jazz Chords

Tue, 02/09/2016 - 11:12am
Written by ArtistWorks

In this video, ArtistWorks jazz piano teacher George Whitty shows you how to make that “classic jazz sound” on piano using some simple chord modifications. If you already know some piano basics, this is a great way to incorporate jazz harmony in your playing. Using some basic triads you may already know, we can put them to good use here and get some really nice jazz colors with just some basic chord types.

Music: The Fountain of Youth

Sat, 02/06/2016 - 7:45am
Written by HughSung
Topics: hugh sung, Piano

A few weeks ago, I performed at an event honoring my 101 year old piano teacher, Eleanor Sokoloff - who is STILL teaching at The Curtis Institute of Music!, A range of students, current and prior, participated in this lovely concert honoring Mrs. Sokoloff, performing on a gorgeous Boesendorfer piano - the "50,000" model - at the Barnes Museum in Philadelphia. So, for folks who think they're too old to play or learn the piano, I say: balderdash! Mrs. Sokoloff is just one example of so many musicians I've been privileged to know who stayed mentally sharp, active, and creative well into their twilight years. If you're here learning to play for the first time, congratulations! You may have just discovered the secret to the "fountain of youth" to keep your mind healthy and happy! Click here to read the article covering this wonderful event.

Rare Performances from the ArtistWorks Vault

Fri, 01/22/2016 - 10:49am
Written by ArtistWorks

At ArtistWorks, we believe in full circle learning, and content like this is just a sample of the connected community we strive to build with our students. Typically only available to paying members, here's a taste of what ArtistWorks offers beyond the lessons.

Nathan East & Paul Gilbert - Blues Jam in A

New Year's Challenge: 20 Minute Piano Workout from Hugh Sung

Tue, 01/12/2016 - 5:36pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: hugh sung, Piano

new year's piano challenge from hugh sung

To help kick off your musical goals for 2016, ArtistWorks piano teacher Hugh Sung has put together this 30 day challenge to do a piano workout for 20 minutes a day. At the end of the 30 days you will be that much closer to becoming the pianist you always wanted to be.