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 Will Learning to Play the Piano or Keyboard Make You Smarter?Will learning to play the piano or some other musical instrument really aid in developing the brain? Some scientists and researchers think so, although all the evidence is not yet in. But if you enjoy music, it very well could be a double benefit -- playing an instrument for enjoyment as well as giving a boost to those brain cells of yours. I Hated Piano Lessons When I Was a Kid, But Now I Want to PlayAdults who have been out of practice for several years may find returning to piano lessons challenging. Re-learning piano as an adult can be intimidating. Starting piano lessons again can be fulfilling though for those prepared to tackle the challenges. They Laughed When I Sat Down at the Piano... But When I Started to Play..Is there a "backdoor to piano playing?" Chords are a way in to the world of piano playing without having to go through the front door: years and years of scales, drills, rote practicing, etc. Chords are really a shortcut to understanding and playing music without all the formal training. Piano Playing: Wonderful & Nutricious Food For Your BrainIf you're looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution. It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment. Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain food. Oscar Peterson - Jazz Pianist ExtraordinaryOne of the most influential players of jazz that the world has known, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on the 15th of August, 1925 in Little Burgundy, Montreal. He is considered the dean of jazz piano players by most fans and critics. Marian McPartland: The Grand Lady Of Jazz PianoA born child prodigy, Marian Portland started playing the piano at the age of three. She is formally trained in both the violin and the piano. Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz radio program on which she interviews jazz pianists and plays duets with them is on National Public Radio and has been a favorite of jazz lovers for decades. Do Music & Presidential Politics Mix? You Bet!People were surprised to learn that the former President, Bill Clinton, plays the saxophone. But, several other Presidents of the United States of American were musically gifted as well, such as Harry Truman and Richard Nixon, both of whom played the piano. How To Start Tickling The Ivories Again as an AdultThere are gazillion adults who took piano lessons as a child but stopped playing for various reasons. Some aren't the least bit interested, but many wish to return to piano playing at some point in their lives. Piano Instruction: Formal Versus InformalWhen you think of piano lessons, the mental picture you get might be of child sitting at a keyboard. The instructor is probably sitting next to the child, tapping out rhythm with a baton or pencil. If the idea of being scrutinized by a piano teacher makes you cringe, consider some other forms of piano instruction. What Are "Gospel Chords" & How Do They Get That Sound?Gospel music stays alive by remaining relevant, taking various aspects of the musical culture of the day and bringing those aspects into the spiritual fold. In modern gospel, jazz has been introduced into traditional songs. This has sparked the musical term "gospel chords."
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