Understanding Chord Symbols
Presented by Bradley Sowash
February 27, 2026

If you have students who are actively interested in playing pop music, jazz, or contemporary worship music, you’ve likely heard questions like: What’s a G5 chord? Is there a difference between a D2 and a D(add2)? What about D9? Since C6 has the same notes as Am7, how are they different? How do slash chords work, like F/G? This practical session explains the principles, common practices, and variations in modern chord notation.

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Go Forward and Make Beautiful Music
Presented by Spencer Myer
January 23, 2026

While incorporating arm movement into a piano student’s physicality, it is important to take note of the root of that motion—for example, a circular arm motion can lead to over-extension of the elbow, and a deliberately upward follow-through can lead to an uncomfortably high wrist. Why not focus on the forward motion, guiding it all? In this webinar, through musical examples and close-up technical demonstrations, this forward motion will be acutely examined to show how it can result in free, efficient and focused piano playing, and wide-ranging, poised and beautiful sound production.

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