Author Archives: Jason Johann Chang

How to Improvise on Piano – 4 Important Tips to Make You Sound Like a Pro

Learning how to improvise on the piano is rather simple if you follow certain rules and guidelines. Once the basics are learned it is all about honing your skills and chops to take you to a more professional level. As a professional keyboardist I’ve developed many of my own tactics to help bring me to that level of professionalism. As a piano teacher who has brought Orange County piano lessons since 2005, I have taught many of these methods to my students. Here are a few for you to get started with. Continue reading

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How to Improvise on Piano – 4 Strategies to Get Your Creativity Flowing

Variation is at the basic root of piano improvisation. If you can simply taking musical phrases and play them over in your own style with slight variations, you are on your merry way to learning how to improvise. Having been a private piano instructor who has been giving Orange County piano lessons for over 8 years, I have taught many people how to improvise on piano. Here are some of the basic tips I give them. Continue reading

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Orange County Piano Lessons – 4 Helpful Tips to Prepare You For Your Piano Recital

Most of us learn to play the piano for personal satisfaction however one of the biggest advantages of playing a musical instrument is to perform in front of others. As a performer myself and also lead piano instructor who provides Los Angeles and Orange County piano lessons, I know first hand how rewarding playing live can be. Bringing others joy through our talent is an undeniably big privilege for anyone who plays the piano. This is what recitals and performances are for. Here’s some advice to help you fully enjoy this experience. Continue reading

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Los Angeles and Orange County Piano Lessons – Piano Practice Tips : All Mistakes Are NOT Alike!

Everyone makes mistakes. It is inevitable. Correcting mistakes however, lead to growth. Learning how to play the piano is not an easy task. Lots of dedication and focus is required and you WILL make mistakes along the way. As program coordinator for a music school in Orange County and Los Angeles which offers greater Los Angeles and Orange County piano lessons, drum lessons and others, I have witnessed the common mistakes students make and created a priority list for them. From wrong notes to wrong rhythm and fingering, we make them all, but they are not created equal! Continue reading

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5 Crucial Rules to Practicing Any Instrument – Los Angeles and Orange County Drum Lessons

It is a FACT that practice technique will absolutely affect how quickly you learn a piece. With music being my life for the past decade or so as a composer for TV and film, music producer, professional keyboardist and piano teacher, I’ve learned how to practice efficiently and effectively. As a coordinator of my own music school which provides Los Angeles and Orange County piano lessons, voice lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons and other music lessons, I’ve also taught these practices to many students and teachers as well. Here are some tips that are guaranteed to streamline your practice of any instrument. Continue reading

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