This is a list of the "How To" books that I use whenever I teach and play contemporary music (e.g. pop, rock, Latin, jazz, ragtime) that I shared with them:

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 29, 2013

Sherry Kennedy "Little Secret" CD Release Party February 2013

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 29, 2013

If you're looking for something musical to enjoy next month, come on out to my vocal coach Sherry Kennedy's CD release party. Deets as follows:

Sherry is a Calgary-based singer, recording artist and vocal coach. Album review to come - stay tuned!

Here's a video of Sherry Kennedy in performance:

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 29, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Improvisation, Piano Technique

Practicing Piano Technique by the Root

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 29, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Improvisation, Piano Technique

This is more for the advanced students, music teachers and anyone who wants to learn jazz chords and scales. Instead of practicing your technical exercises by key, practice them by their shared root. For example, play through: