The term Play by ear (or improvisation) usually goes with Pop Piano rather than Classical Piano. When we say Pop Piano, we refer to the style of
playing or the genre of music and not the instrument. If you have trouble understanding the differences between Pop Piano, Pop Keyboard, Digital
Piano/Keyboard, Electronic Piano/Keyboard/ Classical Piano, etc.... Click here
There are generally only 2 types of music: Classical & Pop.
Classical refers to very old songs from the 17th to early 20th century, like songs from Beethoven or Mozart. People do not usually improvise
Classical pieces, because of the culture to replicate the exact composition arrangement by the Classical composers.
Anything that is not Classical is classified as Pop or Contemporary in general, which includes Pop/Rock, latest radio hits, Jazz, Christian
contemporary, the Blues, R&B, Chinese/English Oldies.
Since there are these 2 types of music, there are generally only 2 types of music schools
1) Traditional (Classical) School 2) Contemporary (Pop) School
Way back in the past, (some 10-20 years ago), there were few Pop Music Schools available in the market. This is simply because musicians were
very rare in those days. And besides, musicians would rather perform in the entertainment scene than teach due to monetary reasons. Everyone
thus has the impression that musicians are simply gifted. It's either you have the talent or you don't. Which is, of course, not true!
Today, there is an increasing demand for Pop Music Schools, particularly Pop Piano. This is simply due to the music we listen today. People are
beginning to realise the practical side of learning music - to play the music they listen to. Because of the increasing demand, many of the Traditional
(Classical) Schools have become 'Hybrid' Schools that teach both Classical & Pop music, so as to have a share of the 'Pop market'.
It is important to understand the true culture of a music school and its teachers. A player is someone who is able to play pop pieces, but is not
qualified to teach Pop Piano. Only a true musician is qualified to teach Pop Piano. Because of the lack of musicians in the market, many Players have
proclaimed themselves as Pop Piano teachers.
Play By Ear Music School is a genuine Contemporary (Pop) School that specialises only in Pop & Jazz Piano Improvisation. Our teachers are
qualified and trained musicians who have worked in the local music industry for years.
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