by Jeff Lantz | Mar 18, 2019 | Demos, Lessons, Pro Tips, Video
You’ve been working hard developing your craft, and now you’re ready to try sitting in with a local band. Know the ropes, the unwritten rules, before you go. Being a guest on stage is a lot like being a guest in someone’s home. Being polite, respectful, and humble...
by Jeff Lantz | Feb 21, 2019 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Hump Day Grooves, Lessons, Music Theory
Do you ever wish you could just sit down at the piano and play? Make up some cool and interesting stuff on the spot? Improvise? It’s not as complicated as you might think. Improv is kind of like cooking without a recipe. If you are using familiar ingredients, you can...
by Jeff Lantz | Feb 2, 2019 | Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Technique, Uncategorized, Video
Athletes work out in the gym so they can perform at peak during games. As a piano player, you work out in the practice room. The chromatic scale is an excellent way to work out, and a tool you will fine useful for your piano skills toolbox. Free download Here’s the...
by Jeff Lantz | Dec 28, 2018 | Demos, Lessons, Pro Tips, Technique, Video
The magic on the bandstand is created by many hours of preparation. So make sure your preparation is effective. Don’t waste time repeating the same mistakes. Learn how to get the most from your practice time. Note: The instrumental at the beginning of the video is...
by Jeff Lantz | Dec 28, 2018 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Technique, Video
Try this exercise for developing even strength in all fingers. Free download Students have asked about the short exercise I play at the beginning of the video. It’s one that I created for students in all 12 keys. Here is a free pdf with the exercise in the key...
by Jeff Lantz | Nov 23, 2018 | Lessons, Pro Tips, Technique, Uncategorized
Would you like to be able to play whatever you hear, whatever you can imagine? You can! With your commitment and the help of a good teacher, you can progress much faster than you might guess. But it will take some work. Some focus. Some fundamentals. A great painter...
