The Buell Institute of Music

11/17/2025

Let me teach you a simple (yet complex sounding) keyboard exercise! I am using Barry Harris’s 6th diminished scale concept to walk down chromatically on the piano. Chest sheet in my story!

11/29/2024

50% off the Chord Ju**ies Masterclass AND our entire online shop!

50% OFF Chord Ju**ies Masterclass, plus 50% off the ENTIRE shop!

05/09/2024

Made this rhythm chart in class today for an early-intermediate student. Rhythm charts go one step further than a chord chart by telling you WHEN to play each chord. Pro tip: learn how to make charts to help you learn (and remember) the song more easily and consistently. Save this and practice playing “Amazing Grace” in G Major!

05/08/2024

Need help understanding intervals in the Major scale? Use “The Rainbow Exercise” to guide you. Remember, intervals in music LITERALLY DEFINE the relationship of two notes.

04/16/2024

Need help with the key of G Major? In these slides you’ll learn 1. The triads in this key 2. The diatonic 7 chords, and 3. How to understand and use the V7 chord. Save these and use them in your practice routine!

04/06/2024

If you’ve been wanting virtual lessons for piano or organ, there’s no better time or place to sign up! We are currently teaching 29 hours worth of lessons each week at The Buell Institute of Music (with over 50 students), and these slots will complete our 30-hour/week goal. These are the only remaining times, and they will go quickly! Learn more and sign up at CurtBuell.com/lessons

11/26/2023

Extremely grateful to have officially reached/booked 50 half-hour weekly slots at The Buell Institute. These times listed are all that’s left in my teaching schedule, and they will fill up quickly! If you’ve been considering taking piano/organ lessons, this is the PERFECT time to get signed up. You can learn more by visiting our website, CurtBuell.com/lessons.

11/07/2023

Testimonial Tuesday 🙌🏼 Check out what one of our piano students had to say about private, online piano coaching at The Buell Institute! “ Working with Curt is an investment in your talent and will save you years of searching for the right type of instruction.” 🙏🏼🎹🔥

10/31/2023

Testimonial Tuesday 🙌🏼 Check out what , a student for over 3 years had to say about The Buell Institute! “Before meeting Curt I had never played in any major events. Now I get calls every month!”

10/24/2023

Testimonial Tuesday 🙌🏼 See what our students are saying about The Buell Institute of Music. Joel is now studying music at the collegiate level, and plays piano in his local church every week. Thanks Joel!