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  • Learning Piano for Guitar Player (p.3)
2015/08/05 20:53:24
rebel007
You say you have been playing guitar for many years, I would assume then that you know your theory to a basic standard. The hard part then becomes translating that to a keyboard and, as Beep says, getting your hands to do what your head is telling them. As a piano teacher of nearly 40 years I can tell you that hand coordination only comes with practice and playing. The theory of white/black keys you should be able to get from a good book, or internet site, but a few lessons from a good teacher will stop any bad habits forming early. Good luck, music is not a hobby, it's a career choice, and what you get out of it depends on what you put in.
My favourite saying of all time, and the one I have 'blue tacked' to my piano, is "never let a note go by uncared for".
2015/08/05 23:40:56
cwestmont
My two bits: I practice best when playing songs I really like. Seems like some teachers seem to want to teach songs they have in mind.  Make it fun!
Online options: Scott Houston  (the Piano Guy on public TV) has videos on YouTube showing a bunch of stuff.  His guests on the TV show are solid and play a range of styles. 
 
I like this guy's approach for pop songs: search YouTube for Piano Couture or his web site,  example :
http://www.piano-couture....g-in-memphis-marc-cohn
2015/08/06 12:31:59
kennywtelejazz
I'm sort of in the same boat as the OP …
I went to my public library and found a DVD called Learning Piano by Pete Sears …..took it home .
I found this DVD very helpful ….two thumbs up … it helped me so much I want to meet Pete Sears someday 
 
Kenny
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