FAQ
1. I am interested in the Definitive Piano Improvisation course as well as Hand Coordination, Runs & Fillers course. What is the difference and is one course included with the other?
Answer: The two courses you mentioned meet different playing needs and challenges. Definitive Piano Improvisation course covers a variety of techniques to help a player improvise on the piano, arranging a song uses different left hand techniques, chord techniques like broken, and straddle, as well as many others. It also entails many different styles such as blues, ballads, new ages etc.
The goal is to help a player be able to make up tunes and enjoy piano playing. (You can read more about the course here http://www.playpianotips.com/DVD)
Hand Coordination, Runs & Fillers course (http://www.pianoimprov2.com) helps one to become coordinated so that they can play both hands confidently, and have more independence with the left hand. The course also covers techniques to construct ones own runs and fillers based on melodies or tunes. Exercises are structured based on these purposes. Theye are two different courses.
Many of our customers have both courses.
2. You have many courses and I do not know which course to choose.
Answer: Each of our courses is tailored to specific piano playing needs. Here are some facts that will help you make a decision:
a. If you have taken piano lessons for many years, but do not know how to play piano without reading music, then definitive piano improvisation course (http://www.playpianotips.com/DVD) is suitable for you. It is designed for those who already play piano but rely on reading music. Piano improvisation is one of the least taught techniques in any private lesson. This course focuses on the application part of piano playing. It helps you understand why certain songs are composed the way they are and how you can make up and improvise your own songs as well.
b. If you find reading music hard, and challenging - Mastering The Art Of Piano Sight Reading (http://www.sightreadingtips.com) is the solution. This course is carefully designed to help you become a better sight-reader using a systematic approach. Many exercises are included to help you take your music reading to the next level. (READ course details here http://www.sightreadingtips.com)
3. I like to play jazz, should I get the definitive piano improvisation course or the Sweet Sounds of Jazz Improvisation course? Is the Sweet Sounds Of Jazz course included in the definitive piano improvisation course?
Answer: If you would like to improve your jazz improvisation skills, the sweet sounds of jazz improv course is the right choice for you (http://www.jazzpianotips.com).
This course is a 2 hours DVD drilling on different ways to jazz up your tunes. The Sweet Sounds Of Jazz Improv course is not included with the Definitive Piano Improvisation course. They are both sold separately because they are separate courses.
4. I would like to order your course but I do not have a credit card, how can I go about it?
Answer: Besides ordering with a credit card, we also provide options so that you can purchase any of our courses using money order or wire transfer.
Print out the following link and choose the course you are interested in then send in your money order with the form.
http://www.yokewong.net/holiday2007.html
If you would like to purchase the course using money transfer, you may do so by using Western Union. Please email us your transaction id along with your address so that we can ship the product.
5. I live outside of USA. Do you ship your products to my country? How long does it take?
Answer: We ship to more than 70 countries in the world using USPS (United States Postal Service). If you live on this planet, chances are we can ship product to you :).
Most customers receive their products within 2-3 weeks. Some take longer. It depends on your country and the length of time it takes to clear customs.
6. I am a beginner and have never taken any piano lessons before. What course would you recommend?
Answer: Our courses are designed for those who already know a little bit about piano playing through either lessons or being self-taught. Currently we do not offer a complete beginners course. There are many beginner courses on the market that may suit your needs.
The following is an online beginner piano course that you may find helpful: Beginner Piano Course (click Here)
7. How long will it take to see improvement on my playing after using your courses?
Answer: This is a tricky question to answer because everyone starts with different piano experience, practice times vary, and everyone learns differently.
Those who practice consistently usually make faster progress (within weeks). We receive testimonials on a daily basis from our satisfied customers who apply and use the course diligently.
We are so confident with our product, we stand behind it. If you do not find our product satisfactory, you may return the product within 30 days for a full refund minus shipping cost. We have sold thousand of products and have less than 1.5% refund rates. The industry standard is 15-20%.
If you have any questions relating to our products and we have not answered them above, please send in your inquiry and I would be happy to address them individually.
