Course Overview
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I've been playing music professionally for almost 30 years, and have been teaching for 23. Through the years I've learned what works for students, and what DOESN'T work! Maybe you are a beginner, or maybe you are someone who's played a little here... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 39 min
- Lessons 14
- Attachment 1
- Exercises 70
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118 CQ
14 Lessons in This Course
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20 minFREEPiano lesson 1Free11 CQ
How do you take those black dots on the page and turn them into piano music? By sight reading sheet music! Learn the names and positions of musical notes.
with Shawn CheekHow do you take those black dots on the page and turn them into piano music? By sight reading sheet music! Learn the names and positions of musical notes.
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10 minPiano lesson 26 CQ
Learn to read piano music by playing simple tunes! If you practice often and try not to look at your hands, you'll become a piano player in no time!
with Shawn CheekLearn to read piano music by playing simple tunes! If you practice often and try not to look at your hands, you'll become a piano player in no time!
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18 minPiano lesson 310 CQ
Ready to start playing with both hands? This third piano sight reading lesson introduces you to two-handed playing, octaves, whole notes, and rest markers.
with Shawn CheekReady to start playing with both hands? This third piano sight reading lesson introduces you to two-handed playing, octaves, whole notes, and rest markers.
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13 minPiano lesson 47 CQ
Your fourth lesson in piano sight reading focuses on keyboard awareness. Know where your hands are, say each note aloud, and keep both hands in position.
with Shawn CheekYour fourth lesson in piano sight reading focuses on keyboard awareness. Know where your hands are, say each note aloud, and keep both hands in position.
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13 minMusic Theory lesson 57 CQ
Mix up your time signatures! In this fifth piano sight reading lesson, you’ll learn a song in 3/4 time, also known as ‘waltz time’ and ‘triple meter’.
with Shawn CheekMix up your time signatures! In this fifth piano sight reading lesson, you’ll learn a song in 3/4 time, also known as ‘waltz time’ and ‘triple meter’.
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13 minMusic Theory lesson 67 CQ
In piano sight reading lesson number six, you’ll learn harmonic intervals. Learn seconds, thirds, fourths, and fifths, and practice an intermediate tune.
with Shawn CheekIn piano sight reading lesson number six, you’ll learn harmonic intervals. Learn seconds, thirds, fourths, and fifths, and practice an intermediate tune.
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14 minPiano lesson 78 CQ
Your seventh lesson in piano sight reading demonstrates how to play an intermediate tune with both your left and right hands simultaneously. Say it and play it!
with Shawn CheekYour seventh lesson in piano sight reading demonstrates how to play an intermediate tune with both your left and right hands simultaneously. Say it and play it!
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19 minMusic Theory lesson 810 CQ
Continue learning how to read sheet music and how to play piano in this eighth lesson from Shawn Cheek, which focuses on dynamics and harmonics.
with Shawn CheekContinue learning how to read sheet music and how to play piano in this eighth lesson from Shawn Cheek, which focuses on dynamics and harmonics.
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14 minPiano lesson 98 CQ
Continue learning to read sheet music and play the piano with the song "This Old Man." This ninth lesson covers 8th notes, quarter rests, and the B note.
with Shawn CheekContinue learning to read sheet music and play the piano with the song "This Old Man." This ninth lesson covers 8th notes, quarter rests, and the B note.
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16 minPiano lesson 109 CQ
Test your progress in lesson ten of learning to sight read for piano! Review musical terms, rhythm, notes, and intervals, then practice a new piece.
with Shawn CheekTest your progress in lesson ten of learning to sight read for piano! Review musical terms, rhythm, notes, and intervals, then practice a new piece.
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19 minPiano lesson 1110 CQ
You've mastered the C Position for piano - now learn the G position! The eleventh lesson covers finger placement, reading notes and rhythm, and melodic seconds.
with Shawn CheekYou've mastered the C Position for piano - now learn the G position! The eleventh lesson covers finger placement, reading notes and rhythm, and melodic seconds.
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15 minPiano lesson 128 CQ
Practice your sight reading skills for piano music and the G Position by learning how to play "Jingle Bells," reading it straight from the sheet music.
with Shawn CheekPractice your sight reading skills for piano music and the G Position by learning how to play "Jingle Bells," reading it straight from the sheet music.
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14 minPiano lesson 138 CQ
Continue with this series on reading sheet music and playing piano for beginners! In this lesson, learn about the concepts of staccato and legato playing.
with Shawn CheekContinue with this series on reading sheet music and playing piano for beginners! In this lesson, learn about the concepts of staccato and legato playing.
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16 minPiano lesson 149 CQ
Practice playing piano in the G position, this time by learning to play the folk song "Lightly Row." Learn to read sheet music and understand musical notation.
with Shawn CheekPractice playing piano in the G position, this time by learning to play the folk song "Lightly Row." Learn to read sheet music and understand musical notation.
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10151 min10-part Piano course81 CQ
Is your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
with Paul CorganIs your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
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1177 min11-part Piano course44 CQ
You’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
with Dr. SteveYou’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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869 min8-part Piano course39 CQ
If you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
with Steve HowardIf you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
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518 min5-part Piano course11 CQ
As a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!
with David Brogan MusicAs a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!
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11159 min11-part Writing Music course87 CQ
Learning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
with Kalani MusicLearning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
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616 min6-part Music Theory course12 CQ
Baffled by sheet music? This brief course from Bill Graham Music demystifies the basics of musical language—from the qualities of sound to tempo and dynamics.
with Bill Graham MusicBaffled by sheet music? This brief course from Bill Graham Music demystifies the basics of musical language—from the qualities of sound to tempo and dynamics.
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1042 min10-part Guitar course28 CQ
Ready to become a better guitar player? Elevate your career with this detailed course on how to sight read guitar music, so you can get more gigs, play different genres, and write your own music!
with Tone VikingReady to become a better guitar player? Elevate your career with this detailed course on how to sight read guitar music, so you can get more gigs, play different genres, and write your own music!
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14219 min14-part Piano course118 CQ
Sight reading sheet music. Does that sound intimidating? Not with this detailed course on how to sight read for beginners by professional musician and piano teacher Shawn Cheek! Shawn lays down the basics of sight reading, such as identifying musical notes and terms, and runs through multiple simple songs on the piano with you, step-by-step. Develop keyboard awareness; don’t just memorize the song, read the notes! You’ll have fun learning how to play in a ¾ time signature in the “C” and “G” positions, eventually sight reading while playing piano without looking at your hands. Improve your piano playing exponentially with each lesson in this course!
with Shawn CheekSight reading sheet music. Does that sound intimidating? Not with this detailed course on how to sight read for beginners by professional musician and piano teacher Shawn Cheek! Shawn lays down the basics of sight reading, such as identifying musical notes and terms, and runs through multiple simple songs on the piano with you, step-by-step. Develop keyboard awareness; don’t just memorize the song, read the notes! You’ll have fun learning how to play in a ¾ time signature in the “C” and “G” positions, eventually sight reading while playing piano without looking at your hands. Improve your piano playing exponentially with each lesson in this course!