Like in so many areas of life (at least our chiropractors would tell us) posture is so very important to your overall performance. Piano is an instrument that benefits greatly from proper posture. In this article I will give three simple “techniques” to help achieve good piano posture.
Piano students often feel stuck when music seems to move faster than they can think. With three focused strategies—consistent pacing, pattern recognition, and daily variety—you’ll begin to improve piano sight reading tips from the very first week. 1. Scan First, Then Play at a Steady Tempo Before touching the keys, take a moment to: When
Have you ever wondered what it meant for your guitar to be “in tune”? Are you learning how to play the guitar and wonder why it just doesn’t sound right? Your guitar may not be in tune! This is a basic outline for how to tune a guitar and get your guitar sounding just right
The person who came up with the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” must not have watched America’s Got Talent when they have rescue/shelter dogs that do amazing things! Those aren’t puppies, but they definitely learned new things. A hundred times truer with adults-you are never too old to start piano lessons,
So, this blog post is specifically about how to select a keyboard for you or your child if you’re just starting lessons or if you have been playing for a while and need to upgrade. If you want to go to the store and buy like a pro, but don’t know what to look for
It’s natural to look up to your favorite artists. Whether it’s a guitar legend, a powerhouse vocalist, or a classical virtuoso, we all have musical heroes. But as music teachers who specialize in working with beginners, we’ve seen how comparisons can sometimes do more harm than good. To truly grow, students need to rethink musical
Let’s face it—getting kids to practice their instrument can sometimes feel like a second job. Whether you’re reminding them for the third time or negotiating “just five more minutes,” it’s easy for music practice to turn into a power struggle. As music teachers who work closely with families every day, we’ve seen it all—and we’ve
If you’ve been taking music lessons for long enough, you’re going to want to eventually play music with other people. Playing music with other people can be a very rewarding, beautiful experience. Chances are, you have also heard your fair share of musicians playing together, just observing and listening. You may have made some observations
I love teaching basic rock grooves on drums. Many teachers will keep a student on a practice pad for a while, learning to control their hands before taking it to the drum set. While I completely see the merit in this approach, I like to get my students started on drum set as quickly as
This article details etiquette for piano performance in a public setting for students of any level, as basics of performance remain the same whether the student is playing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or a Chopin Nocturne. It is especially beneficial for students to go over these parameters right before a performance event with their instructor.