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.
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Announcing Our New Course With Kiefer: Keys, Chords, & Beats
We’re excited to announce Soundfly’s new course with Grammy Award-winning modern jazz pianist and hip-hop producer, Kiefer.
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Looking to Puzzles to Learn How to Piece Together Music
If you’re learning a piece of music like you’re doing a puzzle with the pieces upside down, you’re not allowing yourself to see all the incredible patterns.
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The Art of Practice Performing: Bringing Performance into the Practice Room
Practicing the art of a live performance during your rehearsal time can be about so much more than dancing in front of your mirror and lip-syncing.
