Piano Maverick

Time to get serious

March 30, 2020 06:40 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MB

The whole world is experiencing many business closures; people are asked to stay home and as much as possible - not go out. COVID-19/Coronavirus has totally taken over almost every country on earth. And then there's the predicted market crash coming. Even if we get out of the Coronavirus situation, we are all walking right into a recession. But this recession will have much more muscle and fangs, compared to previous recessions. Currentl as of this podcast recording, there are lockdowns...

COVID-19, piano and making the best of the situation

March 23, 2020 07:19 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MB

The COVID-19 situation has really escalated, as more cases grow around the entire world. Many people have caught the virus and there have been some fatalities. With the pandemic growing each day, communities both small and large are being required to stay at home for quarantine, in order to stay safe and control the virus from spreading. Because of this, it's affected people's livelihoods, as well as employment situations. What does a piano player do? in this episode, Rodney shares some ...

Pandemics and Piano Playing

March 19, 2020 05:06 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

What do you do when a global pandemic breaks out? As a piano player or musician, how does this affect you personally or professionally, and what do you do about it? In this episode, Rodney talks about what you can do, or what you have most control of, in spite of what is going on in the world. Especially with the current COVID-19 crisis. Here are some tips that you can take control of in spite of challenging times.

Finding Your Voice in Songwriting

March 09, 2020 06:13 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about songwriting in a post- Idol era where just about every singer will sing more karaoke, but less on coming up with a brand new song by exercising creativity. And by songwriting, you eventually find your true voice within your core - especially as a piano player.

Stay FOCUSED - Why it's important

February 18, 2020 05:12 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about why it's so important to stay focused on one thing as a piano player, or in any other endeavor, and shut out everyone and everything else and just see what it is you do - all the way to fruition. You must master, accomplish, achieve and succeed in one thing, before moving on to the next thing. Because if you take on too many things, you will not only fail to achieve success, but you will not have any story of success from something, that you can lean on ...

How to Make Money With Playing The Piano

February 05, 2020 00:53 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MB

So you'd like to learn piano, or you're already playing piano as a hobby. What if you could also make some extra income with that hobby/passion? Here are some ways you can do so in this episode.

How to Accompany Singers on Piano

February 03, 2020 07:35 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MB

How do you accompany a singer, or a group of singers, with you as the piano accompanist? Rodney shares some techniques on how you can become loved by just about every singer that you accompany.

How to Sing and Play Piano at the Same Time

February 02, 2020 09:40 - 16 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, Rodney shares some insights on how he was able to sing and play piano at the same time, and how you can do the same thing too. Here's a clue: It all starts with the basics and fundamentals.

Writing your First Song or Composition

January 29, 2020 08:15 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this episode, Rodney shares ways on how songwriters with either a piano background or a non-piano background, can compose a song and save that inspired song - and how to go about rendering it simply, while you are still developing your piano-relationship ability

Becoming the GOAT in piano

January 28, 2020 08:03 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about being the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in Piano and how it is an attitude. Even if you are just starting out in Piano, it's important to first start with this. He also talks about NBA legend Kobe Bryant and how is one of the NBA's Greatest of All time stars, plus his tragic passing and why it's important to maximize the time you have in life - to become the G.O.A.T

How to Win Friends and Influence People with The Piano

January 27, 2020 06:23 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about how you can win friends and influence people using the piano, with this one secret technique. Even seasoned pros may not be aware of this technique. You can use this a networking events, parties, galas, corporate functions, gatherings and more. It makes a great ice breaker and can speed up the process to gaining more friends (the right friends) than you've ever dreamed of having.

Importance of Health and Wellness as a Piano Player

January 22, 2020 08:07 - 11 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about the importance of health and wellness, or well-being and how it will affect you as a piano player - whether you are just starting out, or you are a season professional.

Courage in Playing Piano or any Music performance

January 21, 2020 00:15 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MB

Success in anything, especially if you're a beginning student of Piano or a Season Pro, boils down to one thing: Courage. How do you get courage, so that you can move forward and succeed? Rodney talks about his recent experience with not using courage and what he should have done, as well as when he had to muster a TONNE of courage when singing in front of an audience of 10,000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Perfect Pitch: You can have it!

January 18, 2020 07:52 - 12 minutes - 27.9 MB

Have you ever wanted to develop perfect pitch, so that you can easily play your favorite songs, or write and compose songs? Would you like to have the ability perform with almost super-powerful confidence just using your ears? In this episode, Rodney talks about how you can develop perfect pitch - simply. It does take some work, but what will really get you there is one trait - OBESESSION

The Magic of Mistakes

January 17, 2020 00:42 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about Mistakes, are meant to be events that offer an opportunity to learn new data, so that you can make your next move better. Not all mistakes are equal. Some can be fatal, which makes for it's reputation. But there are mistakes out there that aren't fatal; they are opportunities to learn from and take the next step - especially when you're learning to become a great piano player.

Protect Your Dream from Dreamstealers

January 16, 2020 07:39 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MB

Dreamstealers. They are everywhere. What's even most challenging and difficult; they can also be the ones you love. In this episode, Rodney talks about how you can protect your dreams of playing piano (and any other dreams of yours) from those who either intentionally or unintentionally steal your dreams. Family, friends and relatives can be the most difficult, but you can love them from afar and still make your dreams come true.

Just Start and Take Action

January 14, 2020 22:35 - 15 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about starting now - just do it. If you want to play piano and haven't started, just start. Stop being perfect and just move forward. Perfection is a means to avoid fear and rejection. Fear and rejection are actually emotions that can stop you from making any moves and taking action

Happy New Year 2020!

January 09, 2020 06:14 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

in this episode, Rodney picks up where he left off from October 2019 about going on his trip to Asia with his wife. They visit Japan, Philippines and Korea, and the musical experiences and also the other experiences and fun that they got to go through. And also everything that’s happened after coming back from their trip to Asia.

Know Thyself

October 08, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

in this episode, Rodney talks about the importance of knowing yourself, especially to the core. This even applies in piano playing, because time is so short to be playing things that you don’t want to do. Know what your worth, no yourself, and put a price on it

Developing a relationship with the piano

September 30, 2019 20:59 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about how you can develop a relationship with the piano, so much so that it would help you become more confident in learning how to play piano, and sounding like a pro. All from a simple three step formula he had devloped

Playing piano for self pleasure

September 24, 2019 05:21 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about how playing piano for self pleasure has so many wonderful benefits to help heal yourself. Because in the process and in the long run, taking care of yourself also put you in a state of being able to help others and to treat others nicely, so much so that it comes back to you tenfold with a lot of pleasure, a lot of positivity, and a lot of happy times.

Getting a Man’s attention to hear you play Piano

September 18, 2019 05:53 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode, Rodney discusses how one can get the attention of men when it comes to playing piano. The approach is definitely different from getting attention from a woman, as usual hear in this podcast

Don’t let anyone steal your Piano Playing Dream

September 16, 2019 17:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode, Rodney talks about how you can protect your dream and prevent the dream stealers from destroying your dream of playing piano

Getting a Girl’s attention with Piano

September 14, 2019 07:40 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

in this episode, Rodney talks about his experience and how he was able to get a girls attention to listen to them play piano and in the process, form a friendship.

Preparing to play piano for gatherings, holidays, and events

September 12, 2019 18:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode, Ronnie talks about how you can prepare yourself for playing piano at holiday events, networking meetings, or anything that involves a gathering of like-minded people, so that way you can create memories that are positive and filled with Goodwill

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