Play Video about Rev Peyton So Rev Peyton, tell me about where everything began for you and Rev Payton’s Big Damn Band. Ya know, when I was a kid, I got obsessed with blues early on.  I really got obsessed with chasing it backwards.  Maybe it was Led Zeppelin or someone and I would think, “who inspired that song.  Where was their influence?  Then you discover Muddy waters and you go, well who did Muddy waters listen to, who was he into?  Then you get back to Howlin Wolf and you ask who was he into and who was he listenin’ to?”  Then you get back to guys like Cha ..read more

Play Video about Hekla Goodman Songwriter Who is Hekla Goodman? Hekla Goodman, born to an Icelandic mum, then grew up in California, studied in Sweden, reached no. 1 in Switzerland with her band Khasma and now resides in the North East of the UK.  She is a stunning songwriter who consistently writes with true integrity.  I like to think of her as the “cake songwriter and worship song composer”.  Who else could claim that title?! Where did Hekla’s journey begin? Hekla discusses her church origins in which she played guitar and sang. She describes this origin in music as her “ro ..read more

So many songs are about love, but the question is really, “how do I sing song lyrics for love with real meaning and intent?” Having just taught a clarinet lesson on “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables, the question above became even harder. The question then became, “how do I play an instrument with the expression, meaning and intention that a professional singer places behind it?” Playing a love song with this level of understanding will gain the maximum expression and a really personalised performance. Later in the same day I have taught a lesson on “Sometimes”, sung by Britney Spears an ..read more

Music courses & celebrity masterclasses Review: Music Theory Online Unveiling the Advantages of Interactive Music Theory Learning Online In today’s fast-paced digital world, the internet has opened up endless possibilities for learning, including the realm of music theory. With the rise of online education platforms, aspiring musicians now have the opportunity to delve into the intricate world of music theory through interactive learning. The Maestro Online teaches practical online courses that cover all your theory needs, as a player, through practical courses; you learn through doing ..read more

It was a delight to interview Jennifer, the first person in a series of award winning musicians who have taken a distinct re-direction in their careers and have discovered a route to becoming more holistic musicians. Advanced Musician Jennifer describes her journey from being a talented, gifted violinist who started at the age of 4 and performed as soloist at Carnegie Hall as a teenager, to how life led her in an unexpected new direction. She found herself not as happy as she wanted to be and realised that she also had a range of physical pains. She turned to doctors who couldn’t solve her ..read more

If you’re looking to deepen your musical experience and knowledge, this piano and keyboard improvisation residential music course for adults may be the perfect choice. You are guaranteed to enjoy an unparalleled musical experience. Pop Piano & Keys Residential, From Chart Hits to Improvisation 1. Learn From an Experienced Professional. Dr Robin Harrison FRSA is your friendly, down-to-earth professional music teacher. Having taught piano for over 30 years, been a Director of Music internationally, taught at the Royal Northern College of Music Conservatoire, released 3 piano improvisation ..read more

The First Online Music Masterclasses in Uganda | Organ Masterclasses for All Members of The Organ Academy in Uganda, the Kampala Cathedrals and the wider community participated in the first ever online music masterclasses in Uganda. These truly unforgettable masterclasses were tailored specifically to The Organ Academy students needs! The Maestro Online Masterclasses & Courses are tailored to meet the musical learning needs of all in a variety of areas. The first masterclass was aimed at the Organ Academy and Organ Improvisation. The range of abilities in the music masterclass varied f ..read more

The legendary Mark Walker, Korg keyboard player to West Life, The Jacksons and many more! Online Piano Lesson Popularity Online piano lessons are becoming increasingly popular because they’re convenient, affordable, and allow students to learn at their own pace, in the comfort of their own homes and without the need to travel to a piano teacher. Many adult piano students are “re-learners” because they gave up when younger. Why did they give up? Frequently, the songs were not right for them. There’s a range of piano lessons online in the form of digital courses that use popular songs these ..read more

Easy Christmas Piano Songs Looking to play some Christmas songs with chords?  Many websites and youtube channels offer “Easy Christmas Piano Songs”. Indeed, many are easy and so many beginners tackle “Jingle Bells”, but, you want to play with sparkle and with a real difference! The Maestro Online Christmas Piano Courses work at all levels. You might start simply by playing the melody of your Christmas Song if that is where you are at, but by the end you will play in your style and sound like a unique piano artist!   Play Video about Walking in a Winter Wonderland Piano Improvisati ..read more

Learn to Play Piano Online – You’ve Always Wanted to, Just haven’t Got Round to It Yet! Which Piano Course for Beginners is for Me? The idea that you are ever too old to learn to play the piano is totally untrue.  Also, the idea that you have to slavishly follow a tutorial book with elementary tunes from a shop is completely wrong.  There is no reason why adult piano lessons can’t include pop tunes in the first lesson. Why do you want to play the piano as a beginner?  ·       You like the sound of it, ·       You want ..read more