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JAY RILEY
Session Musician and Jazz Educator
What happens when you just don't get it?
"Look at that." I pointed up at a small wooden construction on a large oak tree during a family walk. My eldest son noticed it straight...
Stuck on Repeat?
I've often harped on about listening to a song or album over and over again. It's a sure fire way to learn something on a much deeper...
My top 5 piano tuition books
Quite simply, these are the books I use the most with my students. No book is 100% perfect and it's often frustrating when a book has...
The art of playing
The importance of 'play' when learning a new skill
Confidence - how and where to find it
One of my readers asked: “Thanks for [your most recent post]. I aways love it. I’m currently fascinated by the idea of confidence. I deal...
A little extra cash for musicians
Here's a very quick list of things I have experimented with to inject a bit of cash into my musical career. Some are obvious, some are...
Music and Movement
Moving on stage can help connect with audiences. How do you do this naturally? I asked London dance expert Rachel Sparks...
Playing Piano in a Jazz Ensemble - Interviews with James Agg & Mike Green
Advice on playing piano in a jazz ensemble. What bass players like and dislike.
10 Essential Apps for working musicians
10 Essential Apps for Working Musicians Musicians have always used the latest technology to advance their art so here is a list of the...
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