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
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.
Everyone who watches my lesson videos and Video Exchange Responses knows that I use an iPad to read my sheet music. What you may not know is that I was actually one of the very first professional musicians to pioneer digital sheet music in performance, way back since 2001. In some circles, I'm known as the "paperless pianist" because I live a virtually paperless life.
One of the students here asked how she could use her tablet to draw markings on her music like I do in my Video Exchange lessons. The answer to that is a bit more complicated, because it depends on a number of factors:
1. What kind of tablet is she using?
2. What is the operating system?
3. What is the file format of the sheet music she wants to work on?
The answers to those questions will determine the best way to work with her music in a digital format - from drawing digital ink markings, to turning pages hands free, to a whole world of possibilities.
Sound confusing?
If you currently have a digital keyboard, and are curious about trying an acoustic piano, but feeling apprehensive about the cost, you may be surprised at how many options there are for getting a piano for nearly - or completely - free! Please note, these options are primarily for folks in the USA, Canada, and the U.K.