So although it’s easy to start ... genres such as blues or pop rely more on learning chords, scales and shapes rather than extensive music reading. Some people even learn the piano by ear ...

Robert Abrahams pays homage to the many who lived and breathed music; who were consumed and played it to the point of mastery or exasperation. . .

“Part 1” from 2006’s La Fenice, recorded in Venice, which is a dense, swirling matrix of intricate counterpoint peppered with disquieting dissonant notes. As his notoriety as a solo pianist ...

Meet exceptional blind pianists who turned challenges into extraordinary music. From jazz to classical, their talent shaped ...

Her live piece, “AI-Improv Piano Journey” explored classical themes re-imagined with AI accompaniment, combining emotional depth, narrative structure, and real-time AI interaction, offering a ...

Some California state workers have spent decades banking unused vacation time. And when they retire, those hours can turn into six-figure or even seven-figure payouts. A new Los Angeles Times ...

In an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states. Editor’s note ...

His interest in guitar began with his exposure to pop music on the radio. Soon, the Chicago Blues became a passion through the work of Otis Rush, B.B. King, Paul Butterfield and Buddy Guy. In high ...

As half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, Andre 3000 was one of the most respected rappers. On Monday, he dropped a surprise album of piano improvisations, not long after releasing an album of jazz flute.