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Kiefer is a Grammy-winning pianist and producer based in Los Angeles. He released his debut album Kickinit Alone in 2017 with Leaving Records and, in 2018, signed to Stones Throw and released his second album Happysad. Since the, Kiefer has toured the world and collaborated with Kaytranada, SiR, Terrace Martin, Lalah Hathaway, Moses Sumney, Abraham Laboriel, and many more. In 2020, he won a GRAMMY for Best R&B Album for his production work on Anderson .Paak’s Ventura. Kiefer's online course, Kiefer: Keys, Chords, & Beats, is available now exclusively on Soundfly.

Kiefer explaining chord tones with song examples

An Intermediate Guide to Chord Tones and Tensions

Thinking about how chords relate to the notes in your melody is an important aspect of voice leading with intention — here’s a quick guide.

still of Kiefer with Herbie Hancock album

Kiefer on How to Sound More Like Yourself (Video)

Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a video lesson about channeling one’s influences to sound more like… yourself.

Kiefer in the studio

How Kiefer Finds New Melodies Using Speech Patterns (Video)

Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson covering his unique method of deriving melodies and rhythms from speech.

Kiefer: Keys, Chords, and Beats

How to Design an Effective Practice Program (Video)

Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson filled with his tips for creating a practice routine that works for you!