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This unique instructional series by Joe is for the curious, and open-minded musician. This is not a graded lesson system, but rather, a collection of lessons and essays on specific topics of playing the piano and making music. Each lesson brings into focus how you can think, and then organize your thoughts on topics like : chord construction, relationships, and progressions, melodic leading, managing and feeling "time", specific technique, and interpretation suggestions, and practical considerations concerning your equipment, and musical choices. These lessons are written so that (nearly) all levels can benefit. From the new student with a basic knowledge to the intermediate, and even advanced musician - all can find profit in this collection, designed to compliment your ongoing studies.


Currently offered - 24 lesson articles arranged in 3 folders for easy organizing, and inclusion of additional lessons as they become available.    $30 



JOE HOLT’S NOTES Lessons for the Thoughtful Pianist are an ongoing series of instructional articles/lessons that address playing the piano and making music from Joe’s perspective.  There are “concept lessons”, easy to read, but thought provoking to promote your musical development.  This is a complete system of lessons which address the various categories of learning and making music. 
Lessons titles are as follows:

 

Chords & Improvisation

Technique & Interpretation

Practical Considerations

Lesson 1:  The Foundation of Playing By Ear

Lesson 2:  Connecting Notes As Words

Lesson 3:  Acoustic Piano vs. Electronic Keyboard

Lesson 4:  The Melodic Aspect of Chords

Lesson 5:  Your Inner Rhythmic Time

Lesson 6:  How To Find A Piano Teacher

Lesson 7:  Chord Basics

Lesson 8:  Watch Your Damper Pedal

Lesson 9:  Why Is The Book Fake?

Lesson 10: Chord Basics Part 2

Lesson 11: I Can’t Hear You

Lesson 12: Join The Band

Lesson 13: Understanding 7th Chords

Lesson 14: Stand & Relax

Lesson 15: What? No Metronome?

Lesson 16: Foundational Chord Progressions

Lesson 17: Take A Breath

Lesson 18: Your Teacher’s “Credentials”

Lesson 19: Where Did That Chord Come From?

Lesson 20: How Many Beats?

Lesson 21: The Range of The Piano

Lesson 22: Manipulating Chord Progressions

Lesson 23: Twos & Threes

Lesson 24: Reading Music

Complete set (All 24 lessons) $30.00
not sold separately




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