With a Bachelor's in Music Performance from UCF and 8 years of experience teaching hundreds of students, Michael New believes that the process of learning about music should be natural, engaging, rewarding, and fun. He describes his style of teaching as "clean, clear, and simple," helping students learn with little effort and zero frustration.
Mike has worked with students of all skill levels, ranging from ages 4 to 85. Expect a comprehensive, relaxed style of instruction, with topics spanning from chords and rhythm to writing your own music.
All Lessons by Michael New
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12 minMusic Theory lesson7 CQ
Learn to play the piano by starting with the basics! In this lesson Michael New demystifies piano chords, and gives you a solid foundation for future learning.
with Michael NewLearn to play the piano by starting with the basics! In this lesson Michael New demystifies piano chords, and gives you a solid foundation for future learning.
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13 minMusic Theory lesson7 CQ
Now that you know how to find and play a major chord, demonstrate your expertise by learning how to play minor, diminished, and augmented chords!
with Michael NewNow that you know how to find and play a major chord, demonstrate your expertise by learning how to play minor, diminished, and augmented chords!
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9 minMusic Theory lesson5 CQ
How strange the change from major to minor... not for long! Learn all about root notes, plus locating and using the major and minor keys on the piano.
with Michael NewHow strange the change from major to minor... not for long! Learn all about root notes, plus locating and using the major and minor keys on the piano.
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8 minMusic Theory lesson5 CQ
Learning to play the piano is all in the timing... and it's time to learn about rhythm! Find out about beats, measures, and counting out the length of a note.
with Michael NewLearning to play the piano is all in the timing... and it's time to learn about rhythm! Find out about beats, measures, and counting out the length of a note.
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6 minMusic Theory lesson4 CQ
How do you understand the speed of a song from sheet music in standard notation? Learn about tempos, time signatures, and beats per minute for the piano
with Michael NewHow do you understand the speed of a song from sheet music in standard notation? Learn about tempos, time signatures, and beats per minute for the piano
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10 minMusic Theory lesson6 CQ
Want not just how to play the piano, but discover the rules for composing your own music? Learn how to determine which chords fit into a given key.
with Michael NewWant not just how to play the piano, but discover the rules for composing your own music? Learn how to determine which chords fit into a given key.
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11 minMusic Theory lesson6 CQ
Want to move from one chord to another with a smooth transition on the piano? Explore chord inversion, a vital part of learning to play or compose for piano.
with Michael NewWant to move from one chord to another with a smooth transition on the piano? Explore chord inversion, a vital part of learning to play or compose for piano.