April 12

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Fancy Chords

There are many elements of music you can be drawn to.
  • Melody
  • Rhythm
  • Bass
  • Chord Progressions
  • Polyphony (fancy speak for multiple melodies going at once)
  • Timbre
  • And a lot more...
I was the odd kid who would rewind the same 10 seconds of a piece (dozens of times in a row) to hear a chord progression that resonated with me. Whether it was classical, jazz, or pop. At least, I thought I was odd at the time. But as I've gotten older and become more enamored with simplicity, I think it's okay. I would much rather hear a cool chord progression on a simple tune than a not-so-cool chord progression on a virtuosic piano piece. That's me. What's you?
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I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.

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  1. Im that odd kid that grew into an odd adult who can listen to a song over and over just to hear the 3sec cool part!! Now that I’m back into piano, I love playing a cool part over and over.

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