Why should I learn classical piano?

When playing classical piano, almost all areas of the brain become stimulated. Additionally, when a student plays the piano consistently, it trains one to become more agile and precise, which requires a lot of concentration. Reading sheets also help to improve one’s hand-eye coordination, as well as the reaction time.

Does jazz increase IQ?

Going into the nitty-gritty, jazz also activates certain brain waves that lead to better brain function. But the act itself of recognizing those notes can have a beneficial effect on your brain’s development. This is also why most people often associate jazz music with people who have a higher intellect.

What is the best book to learn jazz piano?

Some already mentioned the Jazz Piano Book, which is great for classical-trained pianists, though it’s also “intense”. As a professional Jazz player friend of mine put it, if you study 8 hours from that book daily, you will be a pro jazz player in 3 years.

What are some of the biggest challenges of learning jazz piano?

One of the biggest challenges for you will likely be learning the style of jazz piano, i.e. being able to play and not sound “square”. If you want a listening list, check this out: ” 100 Greatest Jazz Pianists “. The top 5 would be plenty to get you started–you could probably set up a Pandora station and be set for a good while.

How did the best jazz musicians learn the rules of jazz?

The best jazz musicians learned by doing. They learned the “rules” in an intuitive sense just by going to gigs and using their ears. Now we have jazz educators, of course, so that process can be made a little less painstaking.

Who are the instructors on pianote?

One of the main instructors on Pianote is Lisa Witt. She perfected her piano skills through the Royal Conservatory of Music and has been teaching piano for 19 years now. Although she received classical piano training, she prefers popular songs and playing by ear, and that encouraged her to help to create the Pianote community.