Tag Archives: piano
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Lesson and Demonstration: “Smile” on Piano Guy
Posted on September 30, 2015 by Lori in Musicianship, Stories behind the music.Here is the video clip of my teaching how to play “Smile” on The Piano Guy TV series a few years ago. I demonstrate the whole tune at the end. Enjoy!
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My 5 Practice Tips for Pianists
Posted on April 6, 2015 by Lori in Musicianship.In my last post, I answered some questions about how I practice. Here are a few more tips, advice I give to my current piano students. 1. Warm up for 10 to 14 minutes using the scales and practice patterns I mentioned in my previous post. 2. Play through your learned material one time so […]
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Christmas is Coming!
Posted on December 16, 2014 by Lori in Stories behind the music.It sometimes seem strange to record Christmas music in the heat of summer (unless you’re Down Under), but that’s the way it goes if you want a Christmas CD in time for Christmas. I’ve been lucky enough to record two Christmas CD’s for Green Hill Music: Brazilian Christmas and Christmas is Coming, a tribute to […]
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“Seems Like Christmas In July” – composed and performed by Lori Mechem
Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lori in General Information.Here’s another Christmas tune I composed and recorded in my “Brazilian Christmas” album. Click the picture to hear it. Enjoy! – Lori
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Preparing for my December Snap on 2&4
Posted on November 30, 2014 by Lori in Nashville Jazz Workshop, Stories behind the music.If you’re not familiar with a Snap, it’s short for “Snap on 2&4,” which is what we call our bi-monthly shows in the Jazz Cave at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Snaps happen on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. I’m scheduled to play the next one on December 12th, and I want to […]
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