Kiefer: The Unspoken Magic of “Time Feel” in Jazz (Video)
Courtesy of his acclaimed course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson on how to improve your touch and time feel using jazz solos.
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Elijah Fox: How to Create Simple Piano Patterns That Sound Complex (Video)
In pianist and producer Elijah Fox’s new video for Soundfly, he exhibits into a technique known for creating unpredictable piano textures.
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Out Now: A New Course With Elijah Fox on Impressionist Piano & Production
Today we launch our brand new course with hybrid jazz pianist and hip-hop beat producer Elijah Fox teaching his impressionist playing style.
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Using Tensions for Lush Chord Voicings (Video)
Courtesy of his acclaimed course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson on using varieties of chord extensions to create lush sounding voicings.
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“No You’re Wrong, THIS Is Your Fourth Finger”
In her latest column, Mahea Lee revisits an argument overheard between a guitarist and pianist and what it means for musical interpretation.
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Advice for a New Piano Teacher
Starting out teaching new students? Here are some pitfalls to avoid and strategies to implement (for the benefits of the student).
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What Are Études, and Why Do Composers Write Them?
An in-depth look at the historical foundations and the compositional development of the étude, and why musicians still use them today!
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Until the Water Runs Clear…
A short but sweet OpEd on why learning doesn’t have to be “grueling” to be effective, and how to master small skills, faster.
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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.
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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.
