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In the March 2020 Q&A, Jonny answered all of your questions about the piano and music in general.

09:41 – Q: Do you know of an app that plays a melody so we can play along?

11:40 – Q: How would you structure a 45 min practice session?

16:26 – Q: Exercises to improve left/right hand independence?

19:18 – Q: Do you stretch your hands/wrists while away from the piano?

21:02 – Q: Do you have a tutorial on Piano Man in latin jazz style?

22:43 – Q: Any tips on embellishing the melody on the spot?

27:01 – Q: Are you familiar with the “Park the Car” rhythm?

27:52 – Q: Can you explain the last chords in the A section of Danny Boy?

33:19 – Q: In Danny Boy, how would you notate the Abmaj7 & the Fmaj7 in Roman numerals?

35:01 – Q: Can we purchase “Fly Me to the Moon” on MusicNotes?

37:00 – Q: Can you play High School Musical in ragtime?

39:10 – Q: Is there a monthly fee for iReal Pro?

39:40 – Q: Any tips for how to accompany myself while I sing?

43:29 – Q: Do you recommend learning the left hand first when learning a new song?

44:12 – Q: How should we think about chord shapes when playing inversions?

49:32 – Q: Do you have any recommended playlists/albums for those wanting to learn jazz?

52:14 – Q: Advice for wanting to learn several songs, but can’t stay focused on learning just one?

52:36 – Q: What does it mean when we see G/B or Em/G?

54:07 – Q: What’s the difference between hand independence vs. hand coordination?

55:58 – Q: Do you have an improv courses in the key of D?

59:00 – Q: Does weightlifting affect your playing?

1:00:24 – Q: How do you choose what key you learn/play a song in?

1:02:40 – Q: Is Sugar Cubes a good song to play for a restaurant gig?

1:03:38 – Q: Tips for improvising over complex LH patterns?

1:06:15 – Q: Is there a course for learning block chords?

1:06:29 – Q: Do you do 1-on-1 online lessons?

1:06:44 – Q: How can I turn a song into gospel?

1:09:15 – Q: Can you play the B section of Danny Boy?

1:13:14 – Q: Can you play After You’ve Gone in a style other than stride?

1:15:03 – Q: Do you have arrangements available for your Top 20 Gig List?

1:15:45 – Q: How to construct/connect boogie octave bass lines?

1:17:10 – Q: Which courses should I start with as a classically trained pianist?

1:19:58 – Q: Can you explain line 17 in Danny Boy?

1:22:38 – Q: Tips for remembering songs I’ve learned in the past?

1:23:42 – Q: What is the best way to build up speed in incorporating fast licks?

1:24:05 – Q: How long should I work on the Epic Chords course?

1:25:21 – Q: How do I solo over jazz tunes with fast chord changes?

1:27:26 – Q: Tips on proper posture at the piano?

1:28:19 – Q: Tips for playing ragtime fast without messing up?

1:28:56 – Q: How to get better with flats & sharps?

1:29:56 – Q: Tips for hand coordination?

1:30:25 – Q: How to use the number system when there are chords outside the key?

1:32:38 – Q: Can I use an Ostinato/Popstinato as an intro to a contemporary song?

1:33:28 – Q: How can I learn more complex rhythms for Pop style music?

1:35:20 – Q: Can you recommend some Blues artists I should listen to?

1:36:51 – Q: What are your recommendations for creating a very simple accompaniment to play while I sing?

1:39:22 – Q: How many songs is it possible for a person to memorize & remember?

1:41:34 – Tip: Easy way to remember the Circle of 5ths

1:44:01 – Q: Can you explain why there are so many non-diatonic chords in Danny Boy?

1:48:23 – Q: What LH patterns are best for playing solo worship tunes?

1:49:34 – Q: Can you create lessons about some of the great blues pianists (Dr. John, Pinetop Perkins, etc)?

1:50:43 – Q: Tips for playing smoothly without hesitations?

1:52:19 – Q: Tips for playing jazz organ?

1:53:31 – Q: Can you create a lesson for learning “Fools Rush In”?

1:55:33 – Q: Advice for improving accuracy in stride playing?

1:58:00 – Q: Can you suggest exercises for playing tremolos?

1:59:43 – Q: How to use the sustain pedal in your 1950s Rock & Roll arrangement?

2:00:39 – Q: How to repeat multiple measures to practice on smartsheet?