Let one of contemporary instrumental music’s leading artists show you the essentials of playing piano. David Lanz, renowned pianist, composer, and musical innovator, reveals his versatile style through discussions, demonstrations and performances of his beloved melodies. Lanz shares his inspirations as well as the inner processes and techniques of his compositions and performances. Dr. Terry Martin, respected concert artist, professor, and authority on piano instruction, joins Lanz to show you how to develop your own rich, colorful sound. Topics include performance tips, warm-ups, deep breathing, relaxation, positive visualization, slow practice, balance, tempo, and dynamic range. Beginning composers will learn...

The ultimate in keyboard instructional video is here! Keyboard Wizarddry by Jordan Rudess reveals useful hints and unique exercises to get you over the edge to become a versatile keyboard player. One of the most respected keyboardists in the industry, Jordan Rudess demonstrates his keyboard mastery on this full-length video. Take your playing to the next level with Jordan Rudess, the Juilliard-trained, award-winning keyboardist of Dream Theater! Topics covered include lead improvisation, rhythmic exercises, harmony and voice-leading exercises, finger exercises, synth-programming, bass-line construction, and more. Music from Jordan’s current projects will be featured as well. Includes: Lead Techniques Harmony...

Whether in a dance hall or a living room, there’s nothing more infectious than good old-time rock ‘n’ roll. Bob Hoban’s lively piano lesson will put you in the driver’s seat and help you get the party rockin’ with its hard-driving musical force. Bob takes the piano styles of the first generation of rockers – Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and others – and shows you how these pioneers came up with the rhythmic, blues-derived sounds that are still the basis for so much of today’s popular music. With clarity and good humor, he introduces you to the basics,...

Rock Keyboards features David Garfield, who illustrates the blues form, dominant 7th chords, how to select sounds and create parts, rock & roll style, and other topics vital to the working musician. David also covers minor 7th chords, the Dorian mode, musicianship, playing in a band, and improvisation. There are performances by an outstanding band to show every teaching tip in action. You will effectively learn the skills and sounds needed to handle any rock situation! DVD special features include: tuning segment, additional artist performance video, additional video tips, additional product previews, and Internet connectivity. Language: English Year: 2006...