Technique doesn't have to be boring
Scales and arpeggios for the piano is similar to drills for hockey and tennis. They are the foundation skills.
Once they are learned, they stay for life. They are your SUPERPOWER!
Like hockey and tennis, piano technique is best done with a coach. They provide motivation and extra tips while you are doing it.
What if you could have a coach whenever you wanted?
Now you can 🎹
How does it work?
- Start with a GOAL
Learn Level 4 RCM Technique
- Add a PLAN with small steps
Break it down into Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels
- Add a REWARD and SUPPORT
Stickers and Certificates for each accomplishment. Questions? Leave a chat and the coaches will get back to you.
... and you have SUCCESS!
Hello Parents!
This short video will give you an idea of who we are and what how we coach during a practice session.
Example Curriculum
- TRIADS INTRO (0:49)
- B minor Triad RH (2:01)
- B minor Triad LH (2:28)
- ARPEGGIOS INTRO AND RH (1:28)
- B minor Arpeggio LH (1:46)
- MINOR SCALES INTRO (0:53)
- B minor Harmonic scale LH (2:37)
- B minor Harmonic scale RH (2:31)
- B minor Melodic scale LH (3:08)
- B minor Melodic scale RH (2:08)
- Quiz Time
- STICKER TIME
- TRIADS INTRO (0:47)
- G minor Triad RH (2:01)
- G minor Triad LH (1:55)
- ARPEGGIOS INTRO AND RH (1:36)
- G minor Arpeggio LH (1:27)
- G MINOR HARMONIC SCALE INTRO (0:40)
- G minor Harmonic scale LH (2:28)
- G minor Harmonic scale RH (2:25)
- G MINOR MELODIC SCALE INTRO (0:40)
- G minor Melodic scale LH (2:17)
- G minor Melodic scale RH (2:35)
- Quiz Time
- STICKER TIME
- TRIADS INTRO (1:02)
- C minor Triad RH (2:01)
- C minor Triad LH (1:53)
- C MINOR ARPEGGIO INTRO AND RH (1:32)
- C minor Arpeggio LH (1:31)
- C MINOR HARMONIC MINOR SCALE INTRO (0:34)
- C minor Harmonic Scale LH (2:21)
- C minor Harmonic Scale RH (2:23)
- C MINOR MELODIC MINOR SCALE INTRO (0:30)
- C minor Melodic Scale LH (2:14)
- C minor Melodic Scale RH (2:18)
- Arpeggi-yoga Drill INTRO
- D Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (3:36)
- D Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (3:07)
- A Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (2:06)
- A Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (2:12)
- Bb Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (2:14)
- Bb Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (2:51)
- Eb Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (2:10)
- Eb Major Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (2:41)
- B Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (1:41)
- B Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (1:52)
- G Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (1:45)
- G Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (1:52)
- C Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill RH (1:54)
- C Minor Arpeggi-yoga Drill LH (1:55)
- STICKER TIME
- Rabbits and Bears INTRO (1:14)
- D major Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:05)
- D Major Rabbits and Bears LH (0:44)
- D Major Rabbits and Bears RH (0:43)
- A Major Rabbits and Bears LH (0:38)
- A Major Rabbits and Bears RH (0:38)
- Bb Major Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:07)
- Bb Major Rabbits and Bears LH (0:44)
- Bb Major Rabbits and Bears RH (0:44)
- Eb Major Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:07)
- Eb Major Rabbits and Bears LH (0:44)
- Eb Major Rabbits and Bears RH (0:43)
- B Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:05)
- B Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:40)
- B Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:42)
- C Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:10)
- C Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:39)
- C Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:40)
- G Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:15)
- G Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:43)
- G Minor Harmonic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:41)
- B Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears Warm Up (1:05)
- B Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:40)
- B Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:39)
- C Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:41)
- C Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:40)
- G Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears LH (0:40)
- G Minor Melodic Rabbits and Bears RH (0:41)
- D Major Secret Finger Drill (0:41)
- A Major Secret Finger Drill (0:44)
- Bb Major Secret Finger Drill (0:50)
- Eb Major Secret Finger Drill (0:51)
- B Minor Harmonic Secret Finger Drill (0:47)
- C Minor Harmonic Secret Finger Drill (0:47)
- G Minor Harmonic Secret Finger Drill (0:47)
- B Minor Melodic Secret Finger Drill (0:50)
- C Minor Melodic Secret Finger Drill (0:46)
- G Minor Melodic Secret Finger Drill (0:46)
- D Major Hornets Nest Drill INTRO (1:38)
- D Major Hornets Nest Drill 1 (0:58)
- D Major Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:08)
- A Major Hornets Nest Drill 1 (0:58)
- A Major Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:04)
- Bb Major Hornets Nest Drill 1 (1:08)
- Bb Major Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:09)
- Eb Major Hornets Nest Drill 1 (1:02)
- Eb Major Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:05)
- B Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 1 (1:01)
- B Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:05)
- C Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 1 (0:52)
- C Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:01)
- G Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 1 (0:57)
- G Minor Harmonic Hornets Nest Drill 2 (1:04)
- D Major Skipping Drill Warm Up (0:42)
- D Major Skipping Drill (0:38)
- A Major Skipping Drill (0:32)
- Bb Major Skipping Drill (0:35)
- Eb Major Skipping Drill (0:33)
- B Minor Harmonic Skipping Drill (0:31)
- C Minor Harmonic Skipping Drill (0:32)
- G Minor Harmonic Skipping Drill (0:32)
- B Minor Melodic Skipping Drill (0:33)
- C Minor Melodic Skipping Drill (0:31)
- G Minor Melodic Skipping Drill (0:33)
- SOLID TRIADS
- D Triad Solid (0:54)
- A Triad Solid (0:46)
- Bb Triad Solid (0:47)
- Eb Triad Solid (0:34)
- Bm Triad Solid (0:48)
- Cm Triad Solid (1:02)
- Gm Triad Solid (0:37)
- BROKEN TRIADS
- D Triad Broken (1:01)
- A Triad Broken (0:52)
- Bb Triad Broken (0:58)
- Eb Triad Broken (0:54)
- Bm Triad Broken (0:56)
- Cm Triad Broken (0:58)
- Gm Triad Broken (0:54)
- You Did It! (0:17)
MEET THE COACHES
Hi, I'm Linda Gould
My friends called me Linderace when I was growing up because I loved to play boogie woogie as well as classical piano.
I have been teaching, performing and arranging for decades.
I hope you enjoy this course and creating your own musical voice!
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Hi, I'm Sue Gould
I am passionate about everything piano! Classically trained and versatile in jazz and pop music. I love bringing my passion to the stage and teaching studio.
I look forward to sharing music time at the piano bench with you!
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Piano Technique Myths
Tech Myth #1: If you practice scales, your piano technique will improve.
Scales and technical exercises are an opportunity to improve, ONLY if you are clear on what practice skills and physical movement you do when practicing them.Â
Tech Myth #2: All you need to do is push down the right notes.
If you are only ‘learning the notes’ of the exercise and aren’t isolating the right arm and finger movements, your skills may get WORSE because you are repeating and reinforcing poor habits.
Tech Myth #3: "I'll remember what the teacher demonstrated in the lesson when I get home."
Good piano technique is complex at first. The great demonstration your teacher provides in your weekly lesson needs to been seen many times for it to become part of your piano technique. Seeing it demonstrated once a week isn't ideal. Seeing it demonstrated everyday, is 🎹
Here's what you'll need for the best experience
- keyboard or piano
- pencil
- laptop
- Tech Ten Journal (provided)
Piano Drills = Excellence and Power
Piano Drills are push-ups for the piano
Piano Drills are motivating with a coach
Piano Drills increase strength and confidence!
Four Courses in One!
Your coaches, Linda and Sue Gould
...are award winning pianists. They have been performing and teaching music for over 40 years (each) and they have both completed ALL the RCM exams!
They hold Bachelors of Music with Distinction in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria. Together and separately they have travelled extensively performing in communities large and small. They can be found performing with a variety of ensembles including the Music Mosaic piano trio, the Selkirk Trio, Fearing Gould duo, Paulson Gould duo, the Dragonfly Sisters duo, and just about any other group who calls them up!
Sue is also the Music Director and conductor of the Purcell Mountain Orchestra and Linda is author of the 4 volume chording course, Play Piano Chords Today.