Alfred's PLAY: Keyboard Basics: Keyboard/Piano DVD

Like having a patient, knowledgeable teacher in your practice space who never gets tired of showing you the same passage twice. The confidence that comes from understanding not just what to play, but why your hands should move that way.

Beginner and intermediate pianists who learn best through visual demonstration and want flexibility in their practice schedule. Adult returning musicians, weekend players, and students exploring multiple genres will find relevant content without needing to coordinate lesson times.

• Pause and replay sections as needed. Video instruction works best when you can stop to practice a technique before moving forward, so don't feel pressured to keep pace with the instructor.
• Set a consistent practice schedule, even if it's just 20-30 minutes a few times per week. The convenience of on-demand video makes it easy to practice anytime, but consistency matters more than length.
• Match the style content to your actual musical interests. If rock is your goal, prioritize those lessons over styles that feel obligatory.
• Use the pause function to focus on hand position, posture, and technique before worrying about speed or fluency.

Use this as a resource for self-directed study during the off-season when group lessons aren't available, or as supplementary instruction for students working toward specific style goals (rock, jazz, or folk) outside their primary ensemble. Private studio instructors can also assign specific sections as reinforcement between lessons.

• Keyboard technique and hand positioning
• Genre-specific playing styles (rock, jazz, blues, folk, country)
• Learning from video demonstration
• Self-directed practice habits and pacing
• Fundamental keyboard mechanics applicable across multiple styles