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Blog : Style

Martin has put together this collection of articles on playing the piano and style to help you improve as a piano player.

What styles do you teach on the piano?

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April 9, 2014 by Martin Filed Under: FAQs, Style Leave a Comment

I teach many different styles on the piano, and I also feel it’s important as a piano teacher to consider and take note of the current music scene, and try to keep up with modern music as well as previous styles. The various different styles I teach are classical, blues, boogie woogie, popular music, rhythm […]

Jerry Lee Lewis – Mad man or genius?

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March 27, 2014 by Martin Filed Under: General, Style Leave a Comment

Beginning… Jerry Lee Lewis was born on September the 29th, 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana. His nickname is ‘The Killer’, and for a very good reason. But before we get to that, let’s begin by looking at his early years. Lewis was born into the poor family of Elmo and Mamie Lewis, and began playing the […]

What’s the difference between a keyboard and a piano?

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February 6, 2014 by Martin Filed Under: Style 1 Comment

As a piano teacher (as well as keyboard) I get asked this question a lot, and it’s quiet easy to answer in regards to the playing style, but there is sometimes a difference in opinion when it comes to which is the better instrument to play (or the harder). Firstly, the difference in playing styles […]

Piano inspirations – Jools Holland

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December 23, 2013 by Martin Filed Under: Style Leave a Comment

There are many people who have inspired me to play the piano, but it took a while to find them… I began to learn piano many years ago when I was a small boy, and I didn’t really have anyone that inspired me at all at the time. The music itself was what inspired me […]

What is improvisation, and is it really possible?

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November 22, 2013 by Martin Filed Under: Style Leave a Comment

If you look up the definition of improvisation, you may get this – To invent, compose, or perform with little or no preparation. To play extemporaneously, especially by inventing variations on a melody or creating new melodies in accordance with a set progression of chords. I’ve been playing the piano for over 25 years now, […]

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From the blog:

Child playing piano

How often should my child practice the piano?

April 2, 2014

Playing piano

Should I play the piano in front of other people?

March 28, 2014

Time signature

What does 4/4 mean and what is a time signature?

March 6, 2014

Pedals on a piano

What do the pedals do on a piano?

March 5, 2014

How to get better at the piano?

How to get better at the piano

February 19, 2014

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Martin has successfully completed the NSPCC Programme for Child Protection Awareness in Music, in association with the NSPCC, ABRSM, Musicians' Union and Music Leader. He holds a full enhanced DBS disclosure.

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