Mike Garson's Masterclass Series

Mike Garson is proud to announce the powerful new season of his live weekly interactive online masterclass series begins on March 6. Each inspiring session will be perfect for all levels of musical experience with many requiring no musical background at all. Reserve your spot today for this series for a limited number of students.

Topics this season will range from exploring the music of David Bowie, to piano improvisation, and the healing powers of music. Each session of Mike's masterclass series will take place on Sundays at 11am (Pacific) with your session pass including a live Zoom invitation to participate, a video recording of the session, plus exclusive content such as private performances by Mike, sheet music when available along with access to a private Facebook group dedicated to Mike's masterclass alumni to continue the conversation and foster the relationships made during the series.  

Passes can be purchased individually or at discounted rates for all sessions,or a group of six.


PLEASE NOTE: Participation in this series implies consent to your visual/audio recording which may be used and distributed by Mike Garson Productions - including sessions you’re a part of being made available to future students outside of the initial series. Participants agree that the recording provided after each session may be used for their private, personal use only.

Series schedule, topics, and descriptions are available at the links below.

Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Digital Downloads
Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Digital Downloads
Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Digital Downloads

Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Digital Downloads

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This item will provide you with digital video download links. If you would prefer to have a physical USB thumbdrive shipped to you with masterclass video content, please select this item instead.

Join Mike Garson for his first series of masterclass sessions in 2021. Each session is perfect for all regardless of experience on subjects ranging from life on the road with Bowie to piano improvisation and the healing powers of music. The recordings of each of these 12 sessions are now available for you to enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by. In total, they offer over 24 hours of valuable lessons and information plus exclusive performances, special guests, and much more.

You can choose the number of sessions you'd like to have access to from one to all twelve. For those purchasing fewer than the entire 12 session package, once your purchase has been confirmed, you will receive an email asking for which sessions you'd like to have download access to based on the quantity you've purchased. Note that each session averages 4 gigabytes in file size.

Choose from the following first series masterclass topics:

  • Session 1 - From Aladdin Sane to Disco King - Exploring Mike’s Music With Bowie
    Students came with their questions and observations as the group discussed, listens to and dissected the Bowie catalog with Mike as it pertained to the dozens of albums and songs that he and David collaborated on, recorded, and played together. This inaugural session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Slip Away" on piano by Mike Garson.  
  • Session 2 - Songwriting - Hooks, Chord Progressions and More
    Mike dives deep with students into exploring both simple methods for those starting out as well as advanced insights, tools, and techniques into the art of songwriting.  This session includes a live performance of Mike's popular "Lullabye for My Daughters" song.
  • Session 3 - Improvising on Piano
    Explore piano improvisation with Mike - one of the industry's most recognized improvisational pianists. Mike works with on how to enter and expand your world of improvisational playing in ways that apply to all aspects and genres of music.
  • Session 4 - David and Me - Making Music and Touring With Bowie
    Mike discusses and answers questions about what it was like being on the road with David Bowie - on the bus, backstage, in the studio, and in the spotlight - hear stories and talk with Mike about his days together with David including insight from Mike's special guests, Bowie alumni band members Carmine Rojas and Alan Childs.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Quicksand" on piano by Mike Garson.
  • Session 5 - Practice Techniques
    With decades of experience and 12,000 individual piano lessons under his belt, Mike explores how to practice playing at an ideal growth rate without going above or below your level. Dig down deep in this session to improve your practice techniques and set yourself on the best path towards success.
  • Session 6 - The Art of Voicing - Exploring the Placement of Notes in a Chord Structure
    There are an infinite amount of ways to voice a chord and hundreds of "standard" voicings. In this session, Mike explores the thousands of voicings he can help you learn to create yourself as he introduces and explores important concepts and techniques on the art of voicing.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Memory of a Free Festival" on piano by Mike Garson.
  • Session 7 - Healing Aspects of Music
    We grow up thinking of music as entertainment and a distraction. However, when looking deeper, the music we love the most has powerful spiritual, emotional, and physical impacts on which Mike explores in-depth as the power of music is examined from a different perspective in this powerful and emotional session.
  • Session 8 - What They Don’t Teach in Schools: Pulse, Intention, Surrender, Joy
    There are a variety of important, foundational aspects of artistic creation which aren't taught by most teachers or school systems. Mike explores these concepts which he considers the most important to create powerful music - or any kind of art you choose.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Space Oddity" on piano by Mike Garson.
  • Session 9 - How to Be Free Through Discipline
    Mike has discovered that the harder one works on the details and the more repetition and drilling one does in preparation, the freer that person will become in their execution. Be a part of Mike's in-depth exploration of this topic where he answers questions and reviews techniques and ideas that have helped him on his path to success.  This session includes a live performance by Mike of his song  "Searching" on piano.
  • Session 10 - Ask Mike Anything
    All aboard! Here's an exciting opportunity for students to have asked Mike anything! Mike works with the group answering their questions, telling stories, playing music, and discussing a variety of topics of the day.
  • Session 11 - Exploring Your Talent
    Mike works with students in this session on important ways to align passions and connect it to on's talent leading towards how you just might know when you've struck gold.
  • Session 12- Performance Skills - Projection, Intention & Agendas
    Mike explores new thoughts on handling your audience and how to impactfully get your point across in performance. Hear Mike's take on related topics like making sure the music lands in the seat of the audience member, overcoming stage fright, and answers to related questions. This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Life on Mars" on piano by Mike Garson.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: These recordings © 2021 by Mike Garson Productions, Inc. and are provided to the purchaser for their private, personal use only. They may not be shared or distributed, in any form or length, on social media or anywhere else without prior permission.


    Important message for customers outside of the United States: Orders shipped outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. Each recipient must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country and may be subject to such costs which are levied once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient. We have no control over these charges, nor can we predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for more information. When customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates.
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    Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Shipped USB Thumb Drive
    Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Shipped USB Thumb Drive
    Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Shipped USB Thumb Drive

    Mike Garson's Masterclass Series (Season One)- Shipped USB Thumb Drive

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    This item will provide you with USB flash drive shipped to you with masterclass video content. If you would prefer to have digital downloads, please select this item instead

     

    Join Mike Garson for his first series of masterclass sessions in 2021. Each session is perfect for all regardless of experience on subjects ranging from life on the road with Bowie to piano improvisation and the healing powers of music. The recordings of each of these 12 sessions are now available for you to enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by. In total, they offer over 24 hours of valuable lessons and information plus exclusive performances, special guests, and much more.

    You can choose the number of sessions you'd like to have access to from one to all twelve. For those purchasing fewer than the entire 12 session package, once your purchase has been confirmed, you will receive an email asking for which sessions you'd like to have download access to based on the quantity you've purchased. You can choose from the following first series masterclass topics:

    • Session 1 - From Aladdin Sane to Disco King - Exploring Mike’s Music With Bowie
      Students came with their questions and observations as the group discussed, listens to and dissected the Bowie catalog with Mike as it pertained to the dozens of albums and songs that he and David collaborated on, recorded, and played together. This inaugural session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Slip Away" on piano by Mike Garson.  
    • Session 2 - Songwriting - Hooks, Chord Progressions and More
      Mike dives deep with students into exploring both simple methods for those starting out as well as advanced insights, tools, and techniques into the art of songwriting.  This session includes a live performance of Mike's popular "Lullabye for My Daughters" song.
    • Session 3 - Improvising on Piano
      Explore piano improvisation with Mike - one of the industry's most recognized improvisational pianists. Mike works with on how to enter and expand your world of improvisational playing in ways that apply to all aspects and genres of music.
    • Session 4 - David and Me - Making Music and Touring With Bowie
      Mike discusses and answers questions about what it was like being on the road with David Bowie - on the bus, backstage, in the studio, and in the spotlight - hear stories and talk with Mike about his days together with David including insight from Mike's special guests, Bowie alumni band members Carmine Rojas and Alan Childs.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Quicksand" on piano by Mike Garson.
    • Session 5 - Practice Techniques
      With decades of experience and 12,000 individual piano lessons under his belt, Mike explores how to practice playing at an ideal growth rate without going above or below your level. Dig down deep in this session to improve your practice techniques and set yourself on the best path towards success.
    • Session 6 - The Art of Voicing - Exploring the Placement of Notes in a Chord Structure
      There are an infinite amount of ways to voice a chord and hundreds of "standard" voicings. In this session, Mike explores the thousands of voicings he can help you learn to create yourself as he introduces and explores important concepts and techniques on the art of voicing.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Memory of a Free Festival" on piano by Mike Garson.
    • Session 7 - Healing Aspects of Music
      We grow up thinking of music as entertainment and a distraction. However, when looking deeper, the music we love the most has powerful spiritual, emotional, and physical impacts on which Mike explores in-depth as the power of music is examined from a different perspective in this powerful and emotional session.
    • Session 8 - What They Don’t Teach in Schools: Pulse, Intention, Surrender, Joy
      There are a variety of important, foundational aspects of artistic creation which aren't taught by most teachers or school systems. Mike explores these concepts which he considers the most important to create powerful music - or any kind of art you choose.  This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Space Oddity" on piano by Mike Garson.
    • Session 9 - How to Be Free Through Discipline
      Mike has discovered that the harder one works on the details and the more repetition and drilling one does in preparation, the freer that person will become in their execution. Be a part of Mike's in-depth exploration of this topic where he answers questions and reviews techniques and ideas that have helped him on his path to success.  This session includes a live performance by Mike of his song  "Searching" on piano.
    • Session 10 - Ask Mike Anything
      All aboard! Here's an exciting opportunity for students to have asked Mike anything! Mike works with the group answering their questions, telling stories, playing music, and discussing a variety of topics of the day.
    • Session 11 - Exploring Your Talent
      Mike works with students in this session on important ways to align passions and connect it to on's talent leading towards how you just might know when you've struck gold.
    • Session 12- Performance Skills - Projection, Intention & Agendas
      Mike explores new thoughts on handling your audience and how to impactfully get your point across in performance. Hear Mike's take on related topics like making sure the music lands in the seat of the audience member, overcoming stage fright, and answers to related questions. This session includes a live performance of Bowie's "Life on Mars" on piano by Mike Garson.

      PLEASE NOTE: These recordings © 2021 by Mike Garson Productions, Inc. and are provided to the purchaser for their private, personal use only. They may not be shared or distributed, in any form or length, on social media or anywhere else without prior permission.


      Important message for customers outside of the United States: Orders shipped outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. Each recipient must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country and may be subject to such costs which are levied once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient. We have no control over these charges, nor can we predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for more information. When customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates.
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      Private Online Piano Lesson With Mike Garson (1 Hour Session)
      Private Online Piano Lesson With Mike Garson (1 Hour Session)
      Private Online Piano Lesson With Mike Garson (1 Hour Session)
      Private Online Piano Lesson With Mike Garson (1 Hour Session)

      Private Online Piano Lesson With Mike Garson (1 Hour Session)

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      Yes, really! 

      Mike has a few slots opening up for piano lessons and consultations on music for those interested and serious and he looks forward to the opportunity to work with you next...

      Too many people around the world have suffered from piano teachers who haven't been able to inspire and teach the most integral aspects necessary for positive results. Mike Garson has the ability to right those wrongs, inspire each student, and place them on a path of success.

      Mike has taught over 12,000 individual piano lessons and enjoys offering private online piano lessons and consultations on music and career now that he's not touring for the time being.

      Your 60-minute private lessons with Mike will take place over Zoom direct with Mike from his studio equipped with cameras from various angles to be able to provide a view of his fingers as he guides you through lessons in a way that only he is able to. 

      As an extra bonus, after each lesson, you'll also receive a video of your lesson for your private use and to assist in your practice plan between lessons.

      The regularity of your lessons are based on your goals, budget, and schedule. Many students schedule lessons regularly - often once or twice a month. Others come for a single lesson returning occasionally over the years for a brush-up or inspiration.

      Upon receipt of your order, we will reach out to you directly to better understand your experience, goals and schedule in order to align your lesson with Mike's schedule and get you on the path to success...

      Important message for customers outside of the United States: Orders shipped outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. Each recipient must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country and may be subject to such costs which are levied once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient. We have no control over these charges, nor can we predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for more information. When customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates.

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