Easter — the crux of the reason Jesus came to earth — to conquer death! (You can read all about it in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible.) “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the ...…
This is one of the cutest things I have seen in a long time, and I just had to share it: Credit to Julian Burrett on YouTube.…
I recently came upon another excellent review for my book, “Chord Piano Is Fun!” I am so thankful that this book has been able to help so many. People who have sung for years and have needed an “instrument” have been able to do so by using this book. One of those persons is ME! ...…
If, as a music teacher, you are as frustrated as your students in helping them to move out of “piano position”, you are not alone. Even though it is often important to teach a child certain “hand positions” in order for them to have an anchor to the keyboard, it’s also important to move them ...…
Here I am with my little piano student, Zoe, who is 9. She is a hoot. (Note to self: put makeup on and fix your hair every day because you might get asked by your student if you can do a video…) She is learning the “Left hand Rhythm Pattern for Ballads (1-5-1-2-3)” but is ...…
Funny for the day (well, this actually happened yesterday):…
As we head into a new school season, it’s important that we tackle the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING that will make you a successful piano student – HOW TO PRACTICE EFFECTIVELY. Often, we take for granted that we know how to practice something – anything. However, as a piano teacher I realize that there is a ...…
In this video, I am explaining how to use inversions in piano accompaniment or improvisation. The use of “Straddle Inversions” will enable you to spice up any song you are playing — either accompanying someone or in your own improvisation. Inversions make a great embellishment to a song! To get to where you can ...…
I get the biggest kick out of this video. Not only because I am a jazz singer, or because I think that cows are the dopiest things alive, but because it also reminds me of my experience with cows and music. My father would always listen to blaring classical music while he was dinking around ...…
Addison is one of my 8-year old piano students who recently wrote this beautiful song and dedicated it to a friend of hers, Lorena, who broke her arm and is now on the mend. It is called “It’s Better Now.” Thank you, Addison, for your kind heart in thinking of your friend, and for sharing ...…
My name is T.K. Goforth, also known as the "Chord Piano Chick." I am a musician, song-writer, music teacher and author of "Chord Piano Is Fun!" I am also a wife, mom, and a chick who enjoys life.
I also LOVE teaching others. To see my students embrace music through the keyboard gives me great satisfaction. Music is God's greatest gift to mankind, and through it we can find humor, relaxation, healing, and connection with God and others. And, I believe it should be fun!
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