Learn How to Play the Bassline from The Pink Panther!


This is a short video tutorial of the LH bassline for the music from The Pink Panther by Henry Mancini.

There are many hand positions for this bassline. I have broken it down into small phrases by hand position.

Give it a try!


The Peanuts Gang sing Don't Stop Believin'!

  Wednesday, April 8, 2020 by Melanie Burke | Uncategorized

Many of my students are working on "Don't Stop Believin'" in our online lessons. This is a fantastic song to learn on the piano, not only because the riff is so fabulous, but there are many learning skills involved.

  • Harmonic 3rds with the pinky and 3rd finger are notoriously difficult to play! The riff for this song does just that!
  • The steady 8th-note rhythm of the right hand is offset with the bassline. It is easy to play when you know how to count your 8th notes!
  • This is a great opportunity to learn Roman numerals and tonal harmony. If you like to play contemporary songs, this is a must!


I loved The Peanuts and Charles Schultz when I was growing up. My best friend in elementary school knew how to draw them really well, and he also played piano. So I have many fond memories growing up with The Peanuts Gang. (Of course, Schroeder was my favorite!)

Someone put this Journey song to clips of The Peanuts and it is AWESOME! I wanted to share it with you here. I hope you find it as inspiring and uplifting as I have!

Practice your Don't Stop Believin' riff so you can play it as well as The Peanuts Gang!  :D

Click on the link below to view!

The Peanuts Gang Performs Don't Stop Believin (by Journey)