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Free Lessons

Three tips for faking it

Posted on March 10, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

How to cover the fact that you do not know the music you are playing.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged church piano, performance
Music Philosophy

Making a successful CD

Posted on March 6, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Someone asked me this week about recording a piano CD.  He wanted to know what I think makes people want to buy piano music.  Here is my answer.

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Posted in Music Philosophy  |  Tagged music business, recording
Free Lessons

Boom Chuck Tips (Playing Southern Gospel 101)

Posted on February 25, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Boom Chuck is the staple of Southern Gospel piano playing.  This will tell you how.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged church piano, southern gospel
News

The death of the music industry?

Posted on February 21, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

This chart is interesting to say the least.

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Posted in News  |  Tagged music business
Thoughts

Helping children appreciate classical music

Posted on February 8, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I found myself today at Atlanta Symphony Hall watching an event where the ASO was attempting to instill a love for classical music in children.  Sadly, they did not succeed.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged family, pedagogy
Thoughts

How the role of church pianists is changing

Posted on February 6, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Things are changing rapidly in church music and pianists need to adjust.  Here are some trends that are heading your way.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged church piano, lead sheets
Free Lessons

Cool chords to use at the end of a song

Posted on February 4, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

You can stray way beyond the simple I major triad.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged arranging, chord substitutions, reharmonization
Free Lessons

Boldness is infectious

Posted on January 24, 2011June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

The number one thing a church pianist needs is …

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged church piano, performance
Free Lessons

Dialing it in a bit

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Greg Howlett

You might be tempted to get artistic and a little crazy with your church music.  Think twice.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged arranging, improvisation, performance
Thoughts

Why talent is not enough

Posted on December 30, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

You need more than just talent to see success.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged life lessons, motivation
Free Lessons

Arranging tips

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Greg Howlett

Some thoughts to consider when you arrange music.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged arranging, improvisation
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