Corey Fournier [Roland US], Author at Roland U.S. Blog

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The Top 5 Benefits of Digital Sheet Music for Pianists

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Discover the Advantages of Reading Music on Mobile Devices and PCs

Digital sheet music on the Roland Piano Partner 2 app.

Digital sheet music brings many advantages to all pianists, from beginner to pro.

The age of digital sheet music has arrived! Now, pianists and other musicians can take advantage of all the benefits from virtually any computer or mobile device. Whether you’re a teacher giving private lessons, a gigging musician, or a student just starting out, there’s much to gain from the scores of scores available with a simple touch, click, or tap.

Sheet Music Direct and other leading vendors offer a huge selection of music, from current hits and popular classics to show tunes, classical pieces, and more. Read on as we explore the top five benefits of this useful modern technology.

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Synthesis: Learning the Language of Sound

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Can You Play What You Hear?

By Professor Loudon Stearns, Berklee College of Music 
Teaching and studying synthesis builds sonic awareness and essential skills

Teaching and studying synthesis builds sonic awareness and essential skills for players and producers.

As a professor who teaches music production at Berklee College of Music and Berklee Online, I have grown more and more sure that an understanding of synthesis is essential for keyboardists and producers alike. Synthesizers are a constant presence in contemporary music, and even when we hear organic or acoustic sounds, they’re often performed within software that uses synthesizer parameters to control or modify them. Most importantly, though, learning synthesis gives us a language for timbre and a way to understand sound.

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Take Your Music Education Online

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Students Enhance Careers with Music Education Online

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Music education online is more accessible than ever via Berklee College of Music’s online extension school.

When you think of music education, you may envision private teachers giving lessons in their homes or a rehearsal room full of students. These learning models are time tested and effective, but unfortunately are not available to all students. However, the dream of the virtual classroom is now a reality and online learning has come of age. According to SkilledUp’s E-learning blog, 46% of college students took at least one online class in the past year. It is predicted that by 2018, half of all classes will be taught online. Music education online is intriguing but also a bit of a mystery, especially for music students. Can you really get the same experience online as you can in a classroom?

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Chris Tomlin: Songs with a Purpose

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The Message is in the Music

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From a young age Chris Tomlin never really enjoyed it when people were staring at him during his performances. He loved it when people were joining in and singing. “I didn’t know at the time that it was leading people to worship,” says Chris. “I didn’t know the terms, I just knew that it was what I liked. So I started to try and write songs in that way and cannot believe, all these years, this is where it has led.” Today, Chris Tomlin is one of the most successful artists in Contemporary Christian Music. His album, Burning Lights debuted earlier this year at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so. Despite his music success and accolades, his goal is to deliver music with a purpose. More

How to Sing Like the Pros

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A Free Webinar for Singers & Vocal Coaches

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Learn how to sing with Judith Hill and Romeo Johnson – Tune in to the Live Webinar

Singers, voice coaches, choir directors — tune-in to your computer, tablet or smartphone on Tuesday, Aug 13 at 3:00 PM PDT for a free online vocal webinar with celebrity voice coach Romeo Johnson and singer/songwriter Judith Hill. If you’re a singer or know one, make sure to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn how these artists approach their craft and what they recommend for singing success. They’ll even perform together and show how Roland and BOSS play a role in their current work. Plus, feel free to ask them questions in real time! More