The Piano Podcast with Mario Ajero

How to play Falling Slowly from Once on piano

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:42:47 +0000

This video piano lesson by Mario Ajero teaches how to play the beginning of the song, "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova from the movie "Once". This song won an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

You can find a link to buy the sheet music at:
http://marioajero.blogspot.com

Playing Arpeggios on the Piano

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:48:48 +0000

This is a video lesson that I originally prepared for my class piano students at Stephen F. Austin State University.

For more information about studying music at SFA, visit: http://music.sfasu.edu

Tools used to make this video include:

1. Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV Pro Grand Piano - http://www.yamaha.com/disklavier

2. Apple 15" MacBook Pro Computer - http://www.apple.com/macbookpro

3. Classroom Maestro - http://www.timewarptech.com

4. ScreenFlow - http://www.telestream.net

Solfeggio for Beginner Piano Students

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:41:08 +0000

This piano podcast by SFA Piano Pedagogy students will discuss how solfege can be a beneficial tool for piano teachers to use in their lessons with students.

To learn more about studying piano and piano pedagogy at Stephen F. Austin State University, visit us at: http://music.sfasu.edu/piano

Practice Tips for Piano Students

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:11:06 +0000

This piano podcast by SFA Piano Pedagogy students will highlight various techniques that piano teachers can share with their piano students in order to improve efficiency in practicing piano.

To learn more about studying piano and piano pedagogy at Stephen F. Austin State University, visit us at: http://music.sfasu.edu/piano

Rhythmic Games for Piano Students

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:33:35 +0000

This piano podcast by SFA Piano Pedagogy students will demonstrate supplemental activities that piano teachers can incorporate into their lessons with piano students in order to reinforce rhythmic concepts.

To learn more about studying piano and piano pedagogy at Stephen F. Austin State University, visit us at: http://music.sfasu.edu/piano

Jingle Bells

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:29:20 +0000

Merry Christmas! Jingle Bells by James Pierpont
arranged by Mario and Nio Ajero

F
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
F
Jingle all the way...
Bb--------- F
Oh what fun it is to ride
----G------------C7
in a one horse open sleigh...HEY!

F
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
F
Jingle all the way...
Bb---------F
Oh what fun it is to ride
----C---------- F
in a one horse open sleigh.

Schubert Marche Militaire Duet with Disklavier Piano

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:56:36 +0000

Marche Militaire Op. 51, No. 1 composed by Franz Schubert performed using the video synchronization feature on the Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV Pro Grand Piano.

For more information on Yamaha Disklavier Pianos, visit: http://www.yamaha.com/disklavier

Link to buy sheet music for this piece and other Schubert piano 4-hand pieces can be found at: http://marioajero.blogspot.com

Audition to study piano with Mario Ajero

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:56:00 +0000

This is a video invitation for anyone interested in receiving personalized video piano lessons from Mario Ajero. View the video to find out how to be considered as an online piano student. The YouTube version of this podcast where you can submit your video response can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsCjz5Lf1U

2008 OU Graduation

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:29:59 +0000

Highlights from the 2008 University of Oklahoma Commencement ceremony at The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Includes doctoral hooding of me and some friends from the school of music and fireworks. Boomer Sooner!

How to play Comptine d’un autre été: L’apres midi

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:16:04 +0000

This piano piece was composed by Yann Tiersen and was featured in the French film, "Amelie".

Link to buy the sheet music at:
http://marioajero.blogspot.com

ScreenFlow:
http://www.varasoftware.com/products/screenflow

Home Concert Xtreme and Classroom Maestro:
http://www.timewarptech.com

Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV Pro Grand Piano:
http://www.yamaha.com/disklavier

How to play Apologize by OneRepublic

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:00:22 +0000

How to play the piano part for "Apologize" by OneRepublic or the remix by Timbaland.

Timbaland - Apologize - Music Book

Download OneRepublic's "Apologize" from their album "Dreaming Out Loud":

Download Timbaland's remix of "Apologize" featuring OneRepublic:

How to Play Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi

mario.ajero@gmail.com (Mario Ajero) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:29:57 +0000

Santa Claus demonstrates how to play "Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi from "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

Vince Guaraldi - Christmas Time Is Here - from A Charlie Brown Christmas - Sheet Music (Digital Download)