The Art of Understanding Music Course

Most pianists can learn the notes. The hard part is knowing what to do with them.

The Art of Understanding Music will give you a practical framework for turning any piece of music into a musical performance by showing you what to look for, what it means, and how to translate it into sound.

What you’ll learn

Chapter 1: Performance Directions

How to interpret the composer’s direct instructions: dynamics, articulation, tempo, time signatures, and markings - so your choices are intentional, not random.

Chapter 2: Notes, Rhythms & Chords

The “hidden” information inside the music: keys, scales, common rhythmic patterns, chord qualities, cadences, and harmony - so you understand the emotional and harmonic journey.

Chapter 3: Shaping, Phrasing & Structure

How music works like language and story: phrasing (“musical sentences”), repetition, rate of chord change, common forms (pop structures, sonata form), and using the three-act structure to shape direction.

Chapter 4: Bringing It Together

We apply everything to real pieces so you can use this process on any music you’re learning.

Result: you’ll stop relying on guesswork and start playing with clearer phrasing, stronger direction, and more convincing expression.