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THE
CONTEMPORARY KEYBOARDIST
ON LINE  (CK
On Line)Welcome to CK On Line. I have always enjoyed giving something back to such a wonderful field such as music and so I have been teaching its fundamentals for many many years. I’m really excited about now offering this service on line. Of course I still do private lessons for those who live in the Los Angeles area or want to come and visit but now with the Internet and e mail and sound file attachments, I can reach a lot more of you. I will also eventually be offering downloadable standard lessons on various topics such as rhythmic independence, chord substitutions, jazz improvisation, sight reading, musical styles, intervallic playing, and more…. but to be honest, even though these prefab lessons will be exceptionally good, a) they are already covered in my books and tapes that I urge you to check out and b) there’s no substitution for private custom lessons as each student is different. Of course you are welcome to do both, that is, download any prefab lesson on the topic of your choice and enroll in CK on line for custom private instruction. "John Novello's ability to address the subject of music is extremely clear headed and to the point. It's refreshing amidst the mystery and complexity that usually surrounds the subject. His ability as a speaker is captivating as well. I found myself engrossed in his descriptions of his own viewpoints about music and his assessment of the relative importances of the elements that comprise the subject and also the life of a musician in practical terms. reading his book is very much like hearing him talk. It's a no-crap, straight ahead approach." Chick Corea "In my formative years as an aspiring keyboardist, I longed for a complete source book for information on all aspects of playing. There were none. Then as a teacher I desired a thorough reference manual to use as a text with my students. After years of waiting, this void has been filled by John Novello's The Contemporary Keyboardist. An exhaustive work covering virtually every aspect of contemporary keyboard music, from the emotional, to the business, to pure technique, it's all here. A valuable addition to every student, teacher and professional keyboardist's library. Congratulations John, my wishes have been answered!" Andy Laverne "John Novello is a superb musician and teacher. If you want to master jazz keyboards, John is your man!" Andy Summers "I highly recommend John Novello's method on contemporary keyboard playing. His book is a wonderful launching pad for beginners and advanced keyboardists alike. Even with my 30 years of experience in the business, every time I open his book, The Contemporary Keyboardist, I learn something too." Herbie Hancock "I'm finally learning the basics and getting in total control of my playing" Steve Kipner, (award winning platinum song writer) "The book is the bible of contemporary keyboard playing." Sheet Music Magazine "The revised and expanded The Contemporary keyboardist by John Novello is probably the most thorough book ever written on the subject. I recommend it highly." Henry Mancini "Whether you're looking for an overall keyboard course or boning in on a specific part of your playing, John's course is the best!" Paul Taylor, ( musician/songwriter with Winger, Alice Cooper & Steve Perry) "The instructional method by which all others are measured!" Musican's Magazine "The Major work for today's pianists." International Musician "Solid and readable, and relevant, The Contemporary Keyboardist should be near the top of every method book list." Keyboard Magazine ENROLL NOW! Sign up for the John Novello mailing list.
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