"I am terrified to solo!" Sound familiar? So many of us are so afraid to solo that we avoid it entirely. But! When you break it down into a few manageable steps the process becomes so much less intimidating and actually seems achievable (and fun)! That's what this lesson is all about, showing you the step-by-step approach to soloing so you can express yourself on the piano whenever and wherever with confidence. BONUS - Not only will this video break down precisely what you need to know to approach a solo, but it will also allow you to improvise on the piano easily! These two concepts are intrinsically linked so as you learn one you are learning the other at the same time. More solo-ing tips on The Note: https://www.pianote.com/blog/easy-piano-improvisation-exercise Ready to Get Started on the Piano? Learn how with 4 free and easy lessons! ► https://www.pianote.com/getting-started Learn to play piano quicker with chords! Enjoy 6 free lessons here: ► https://www.pianote.com/chord-hacks Downloads: Backing Track - https://d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net/Valerie (106 BPM) 100_ Speed-1631559033.mp3 PDF Chord Chart - https://d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net/Valerie%20(Don't%20Be%20Afraid%20To%20Solo%20QT)%20-%20Score%20(branded)1-1631562780.pdf ______________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 - Sam's Solo! 0:19 - Video Overview 0:50 - Step 1 - How Do I Know What Note Sounds Good Together? 2:27 - Step 2 - Using Patterns To Influence What You Play 5:23 - Step 3 - Experiment With Rhythm 9:18 - Step 4 - Putting Your Hands Together 10:23 - Final Thoughts ______________________________________________________________ Stay motivated with direct access to real teachers! Get personal support from our in-house team of teachers through personal feedback, live lessons, and Q&A sessions PLUS get access to NEW guest coaches where you’ll connect with world-class pianists and gain their best insights. Try Pianote for free here: https://www.pianote.com/trial?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=QXFTH Follow us: ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/pianoteofficial/ ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/pianoteofficial/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pianoteofficial ► The Note Blog: https://www.pianote.com/blog/ Follow Lisa: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawittmusic/ Check out Lisa’s favorite products here ► https://www.pianote.com/lisa-recommends ABOUT LISA: Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun. #pianote #soloing #improvising