Keys to Rock Piano Mastery: Classic Riffs Reimagined and Inspired by Rock's Keyboard Legends.
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Unlock the Secrets of Rock's Greatest Keyboard Legends!
Renowned music educator Andrew D. Gordon presents his most electrifying piano instructional book yet?"Keys to Rock Piano Mastery: Classic Riffs Reimagined and Inspired by Rock's Keyboard Legends." This must-have guide takes pianists on a deep dive into the signature styles of the world's most iconic rock and blues keyboardists, from Nicky Hopkins, Mike Garson and Keith Emerson to Ray Manzarek, Billy Preston, Rick Wakeman, and more!
With decades of experience as a performer, composer, and teacher, Andrew D. Gordon masterfully blends history, technique, and creativity in a book packed with exciting riffs, inspired by the legends who shaped rock piano. Whether you're a budding pianist or a seasoned player looking to expand your repertoire, this book will help you:
Learn Legendary Riffs ? Reimagine classic rock and blues keyboard phrases that defined the genre.
Master Authentic Styles ? From the honky-tonk fire of Jerry Lee Lewis to the psychedelic textures of Ray Manzarek and the progressive complexity of Rick Wakeman.
Develop Pro Techniques ? Groove like Stevie Winwood, Jon Lord, and Greg Rolie
Create Your Own Rock Sound ? Fuse classic elements with modern flair and craft your unique voice as a rock pianist.
Packed with play-along tracks, "Keys to Rock Piano Mastery" is the ultimate resource for pianists looking to channel the soul of rock's greatest keyboardists.
Are you ready to rock the keys like never before?
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Andrew was born in London England and moved to Los Angeles in 1979. In 1991 Andrew started a music educational publishing company A.D.G. Productions which has now published over 150 music instructional books with Andrew authoring over 80 books for piano/keyboards, woodwinds, guitar/bass, including such titles as "100 Ultimate Blues Riffs", "100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs", "Funky Organ Grooves", "Outta Sight Funk & R&B Riffs" "The Blues Scale" that are sold to and used by teachers and students throughout the world. Andrew is an exceptional all round experienced keyboard player, composer as well as a guitarist, and his experience has enabled him to compose, produce and arrange music for many artists, TV Shows, film, theater, commercials including TV shows such as General Hospital and Oceanquest. He has worked with such notable artists as Gary Wright, Johnny Guitar Watson, Edwin Starr, Mike Pinera. His band The Super Groovers has received worldwide airplay on many jazz radio stations. Andrew is equally adept at playing and teaching in many styles including, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & R&B, Gospel, Country. Andrew plays in an instrumental jazz group called "The Super Groovers" where he co-writes all the music with saxophonist Frank Villafranca blending musical styles such as : Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, African, New Age, Gospel, Rock. They have released two albums Supergroovin' and Mainline Connection to critical acclaim available from various internet music retailers. Andrew began his musical training at the age of 7, studying classical piano for 12 years. He has studied Synthesizer Programming at UCLA and was chosen to participate, by B.M.I., in their film scoring workshop, instructed by world renowned TV and film composer EARL HAGEN. Andrew also studied Jazz piano for 6 years with top jazz pianist MIKE GARSON. With the success of his books, Andrew teaches many beginner to advanced music students from around the world using the internet, skype and webcam specializing in blues, jazz, rock, country, gospel piano playing, music production, songwriting, music career development, jazz improvising, music sequencing and programming, etc. He can be contacted at: musiclessons@adgproductions.com
