About Jerry Kovarsky

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.

Keyboard How-to

What to Do When There’s No Bass Player, Part 2

Add more movement to your left-hand bass playing with walking bass lines.

Keyboard How-to

What to Do When There’s No Bass Player, Part 1

How to cover keys and bass at the same time.

Keyboard How-to

Playing Well With Others

Performing with a singer or as part of a band requires a very different approach.

Keyboard How-to

How to Transpose

Especially when working with singers, you’ll need this important skill.

Keyboard How-to

Top 10 Practice Tips

Practicing is not performing — approach it with purpose for the best results.

Keyboard How-to

Reharmonizing Songs, Part 3

A deep dive into finding alternate chords for your songs.

Keyboard How-to

Reharmonizing Songs, Part 2

Advanced concepts for changing chords.

Artists, Keyboard Artists

Music Direction in the Digital Age

Jason Halbert of the Kelly Clarkson Show Band takes a fresh approach.

Keyboard How-to

Reharmonizing Songs, Part 1

Adding alternate harmony to a song is a great way to make it your own.

Keyboard How-to

Playing By Ear, Part 2

How to learn songs by listening to them.

Keyboard How-to

Playing By Ear, Part 1

How to learn songs by listening to them.

Keyboard How-to

Jazz Voicings, Part 3

Using color tones to create inner voice movement.

Michael Tilson Thomas: Celebrating an American Icon

An illustrious career, an unparalleled musical legacy.

Keyboard How-to

Jazz Voicings, Part 2

Diving deeper into jazz voicings.

Under the Lid: The Custom Pianos of J. Elliott and Co.

This husband and wife team perform piano alchemy.

Keyboard How-to

Jazz Voicings, Part 1

Exploring sophisticated harmonies and voicings.

Keyboard How-to

Pop/Rock Voicings, Part 3

Putting it all together.

Discovering Digital FM: John Chowning Remembers

How a simple “ear discovery” came to forever influence the world of synthesis.

Keyboard How-to

Pop/Rock Voicings, Part 2

How to create colorful chords in pop and rock styles.

Keyboard How-to

Pop/Rock Voicings, Part 1

How to construct and play chords in pop and rock styles.

Keyboard How-to

Functional Harmony, Part 2

Digging deeper into Dominant seventh chords.

Keyboard How-to

Functional Harmony, Part 1

Using tension and release to enhance chord progressions.

Apps to Help You Learn to Play Keyboard At Home

Your smart device can serve as both your teacher and musical partner.

Keyboard How-to

The Basics Of Chordal Harmony

Understanding chords and harmonic function.

Keyboard How-to

Creative Ways to Practice with a Metronome

Think a click is boring? Think again.

Step Up to a Better Keyboard, Part 2: Advanced Features

“Good enough” isn’t always good enough.

Step Up to a Better Keyboard, Part 1: Feel and Sound

“Good enough” isn’t always good enough.

Effective Practice Time Management

Here’s how to get the most out of your practice routine.

Keyboard How-to

Tips For Practicing Technique, Part 2

Work on those things that you’ll actually incorporate into your playing.

Keyboard How-to

Tips for Practicing Technique, Part 1

Work on those things that you will actually incorporate into your playing.

Keyboard How-to

Warming Up

Preparing your body, mind and fingers before practicing and playing.

Back To School!

Choosing the best keyboard for your kids.

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