Jerry Kovarsky
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Jerry Kovarsky is a music industry veteran who has worked as a product/brand manager, marketing director, product developer and demonstrator for numerous keyboard manufacturers over a 30-plus year career. An accomplished keyboardist/synthesist, Jerry has been a passionate advocate for making music with keyboards and likes to live at the intersection of technology and art. Author of the popular book "Keyboard For Dummies," he graduated with a BA in Jazz Studies from William Paterson College (after time also spent at the University of Miami), when his musical aspirations were sidetracked by an opportunity to demonstrate early portable keyboards. These days, he’s returned to his musical roots, performing, recording and teaching on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
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SEARCH ALL CONTENTBack To School! | Aug 23
As the sounds and fun of summer fade into memories, we parents start focusing on getting our kids ready for school. New clothes, school supplies and thoughts of activities to sign them up for are all part of the
Read MoreWarming Up | Sep 30
Welcome to a new feature here on the blog! Each month, keyboardist Jerry Kovarsky will focus on a different aspect of keyboard technique, with tips and tricks to perfect both practice and performance. It’s one of the secrets of the
Read MoreTips for Practicing Technique, Part 1 | Oct 28
Players of every level should always work on their technique as a part of their practice regime. The most common approaches include working on scales, arpeggios and technique études like Hanon, Czerny, Cramer, Dohnanyi and Tausig, as well as
Read MoreTips For Practicing Technique, Part 2 | Nov 25
In Part 1 of this two-part article, we shared some tips for practicing basic scales. Here, we’ll explore advanced scales and arpeggiated chords, as well as providing some exercises for your weakest fingers. Practice More
Read MoreEffective Practice Time Management | Jan 27
Like anything in life, when you are trying to achieve a goal, you need to be organized
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