Listen as Kraus discusses more music theory and how knowing the formulas will help you compose and learn your favorite songs!  The genre of 50's American pop rock is discussed and how the addition of the fourth chord makes this just different enough than other genres to warrant a discussion,  but not so different that it is no longer used as a formula.  If you would like to learn to play your favorite songs check out World's Best Piano Lessons!  Piano lessons in your home on your time!

Blues music has been around for nearly 200 years.  Where did it come from?  What makes is so popular?  Why is it always so sad?  Listen as Kraus discusses these and other questions about Blues Music.  He explains the simplicity behind an incredibly complex genre.  Are you a Delta Blues, or Chicago Blues fan?  Decide for yourself after you listen to some of the recommendations!  If you are interested in learning to play the Blues, or any other genre of music, check out World's Best Piano Lessons, or Piano & Guitar Institute!

Listen as Kraus talks about the basics of music theory.  He discusses how theory began, how it is applied to all forms of music.  Theory in pop music?  of course!  Theory is everywhere, whether for composing your own song, or making sense of what your favorite musicians are doing.  Want to learn more about music theory?  Maybe learn to play the piano?  Check out Worlds Best Piano Lessons.

Listen as Kraus continues the conversation about how music affects you.  Recounting a 17 Hippies concert from December 30, 2022.  A Berlin band, that Kraus saw perform live in Belin!  11 musicians on stage, 9, sometimes 10 melodic instruments creating a fantastic harmony!  What an amazing concert!  Do you want to learn to play Piano like your favorite musicians.  Check out World's Best Piano Lessons.

Have you ever thought about what makes a really great student?  How do students learn most efficiently?  Listen as Kraus talks about what students should do to help facilitate their learning.  You might be surprised by some of his opinions!  Want to be a student of your own?  Check out World's Best Piano Lessons.

Don't miss this episode!!!  Kraus talks about the similarities between the great Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach and '80s heavy metal music.  There is a combo you didn't see comin'!  So you want to shred on the guitar like '80s metal bands?  Check out Piano and Guitar Institute to see their latest tuition specials.

Don't miss this episode where Kraus talk about the 4 composers that changed the world of music.  Did your favorite composer make the list?  How would you like to play some of the music composed by these guys?  Check out Piano & Guitar Institute.

Welcome to an extraordinary journey!  Kraus will be discussing many musical styles and the cultures created because of them.  As well as discussing many genres of music that stem from what came before.  This Multi-episode series will be a fascinating look into all forms of pop music from the 1950's to the present.  Be sure to visit our sponsor Piano & Guitar Institute!

Welcome to an extraordinary journey!  Kraus will be discussing many musical styles and the cultures created because of them.  As well as discussing many genres of music that stem from what came before.  This Multi-episode series will be a fascinating look into all forms of pop music from the 1950's to the present.  Be sure to visit our sponsor Piano & Guitar Institute!