Finally, we’re combining all the left and right hand patterns we’ve learned so far and shape them into a complete musical performance!

Today, we’re showing our left hand a little more love and adding two new left hand pattern options for our piece. We’ll also discuss creative decision-making and things to consider when developing your own left hand patterns.

In today’s video, we continue to expand our right hand pattern, adding two more lines to our piece. We also discuss how you can tap into your creativity and start inventing your own playing patterns!

Welcome back! In this second lesson of my Canon in D tutorial series, we’re building on everything we learned in Part 1 by expanding our right hand pattern. Now we know the first four lines of the song!

You asked for it, and here it is! 🎶 I’m starting a beginner-friendly tutorial series on Canon in D, designed for absolute beginners to piano.

Every song you write teaches you something -- even if it's not a song you love. That's why I encourage my students to maintain a practice of songwriting, because each attempt offers a rich opportunity to learn about yourself, music, and the creative process. As a result of these lessons, sometimes the songs you weren't sure about at first become the ones you treasure most!

After all the work you've put into writing a song, do you take time to enjoy it? Whether you choose to share your music or keep it to yourself, every song you write is an achievement worth celebrating.

How do you make sure every part of your song feels like it belongs and truly works together? The principle of Unity in songwriting is about purposefully selecting each musical element so that everything works together to support your message and make your song feel like a cohesive musical journey.

How do you ensure your song isn't too overwhelming for your audience? How do you make sure your listener has time to reflect on what they're hearing from you? The principle of Space in songwriting is all about using silence and pauses to create moments of reflection, letting your music breathe and your message resonate more deeply.