Stride Piano Masterclass with Royce Martin

Описание: Rooted in Ragtime and Jazz, stride piano is a bold, swinging cornerstone of American music. In this in-depth stride piano workshop, you’ll explore the history, evolution, and musical lineage of this iconic style while learning the essential techniques that define the stride sound.

Led by Pianos for People alum and accomplished jazz and ragtime pianist Royce Martin, this session breaks down:

🎹 The history of stride piano and its roots in early American music
🎹 Core left-hand stride patterns (bass + chords technique)
🎹 Essential stride piano theory
🎹 Practical exercises to start incorporating stride into your own playing

Whether you’re a beginner pianist, intermediate player, or advanced jazz musician, this workshop offers clear, actionable steps to help you develop stride piano technique, improve your ragtime and jazz piano skills, and expand your repertoire.

This Masterclass was held on February 21st, 2026, at Pianos for People as part of our Masterclass Series.

Learn more about Royce Martin and his work here:
https://www.roycemartinmusic.com/

Learn more about Pianos for People and the work we do here:
https://pianosforpeople.org/

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