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A few days back, I had a student ask me if my kids, who are now 19, 16, and 13, took piano lessons when they were young. "Absolutely", was my answer! I then explained to him that, besides our faith, education is one of the most important things to us. Learning music...

King of Kings King of Kings by Hillsong Worship has the typical epic-type sound that has made Hillsong the leader in today's praise and worship genre. Find out how easy it is to play this song on the piano with this easy-to-follow piano tutorial. Learn how each...

Looking for someone to help you learn how to play Still Rolling Stones from Lauren Daigle's recent album, Look Up Child? Maybe you don't have the time or money for a teacher. This straightforward, step by step tutorial is just what you need! Sheet Music:...

Just One Touch is a powerful song written by Kim Walker-Smith from Jesus Culture.  Find out how to play the song and learn some alternate parts you can utilize when playing in a smaller group or by yourself.   Just One Touch Chords    ...

Augmented 7 I love playing the augmented 7 chord because it's so easy to add in and it enhances the harmony of the dominant 7 chord so much! In this video, I'll show you exactly what I mean! Augmented 7 Chord Theory Augmented 7 Progression   For more information...

Minor Major 7 The minor/major 7 chord is most likely not a chord you will use everyday. With that said, it’s still a great chord to have in your vocabulary when you need it the most. As you may already know, harmony in music is made up of different levels of tension....

Diminished 7 The diminished 7 chord is a versatile chord with multiple functions. Made up of all minor 3rds, the diminished 7 is often used to bridge 2 chords together. It can also be used to give harmonic support to a melody when it moves in chromatic fashion....

Major 7 The major 7 chord has been nicknamed the "love chord" because of its smooth and relaxed sound. Its simple structure makes it easy to use for pianists of just about any level. The chord can be found on the 1 and the 4 of any major scale. In fact, one of my...

Dominant 7 The dominant 7 chord is the most common of all the 7 chords. As the title suggests, it is built on the 5th degree (called the dominant) of the major scale and normally resolves to 1 or 6 minor. Unlike some of the 7 chords that simply add color to the sound...

Minor 7 The minor 7 chord is one of the most common 7 chords in music. Unlike a dominant 7 or minor 7 flat 5, the minor 7 blends in harmonically and does not necessarily change the direction of a chord progression. It can be found on the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th scale...

Minor 7(♭5) The minor 7(♭5) chord, also known as half-diminished, can be used in a number of different ways. Unlike some of the other 7 chords that simply add color to the music, the minor 7(♭5) is sometimes used in combination with the a dominant 7 chord to modulate...

Are you looking for another way to grow musically? Perhaps you're feeling like you've hit a musical plateau and you're not sure what to do next. You may be growing already, but you want to really supercharge your growth! I have great news for you! I'm about to share...