What’s So Special About The Piano? If you’re questioning which instrument to your son or daughter should play, this blog post is for you. Okay, so on stage, it’s a little cumbersome and as a performer, you can’t move around with it like you could a guitar or saxophone. But the piano has its own
As a team of private music teachers who work primarily with beginners, we often get the question: “What are the violin viola cello bass differences?” Understanding these four core orchestral string instruments helps students make confident choices suited to their interests, age, and physical comfort. Key Differences: Size, Range, Position 1. Size & Playing Position
There comes a time in every student’s piano journey when they stop simply pressing keys and start creating sound. That’s where I like to focus my energy—teaching piano voicing in lessons, which may not show up in the method book table of contents, but is quietly transformative. Voicing is the ability to highlight melody within
Does this sound familiar?The piano teacher is coming in an hour and you’re pretty sure that kid has not played a note all week. You promise yourself you will make him sit down for piano practice next week. Even as you’re saying this you sigh, thinking of your packed schedule.Learning to play the piano is a
Thinking about learning the guitar? Whether you’re a parent signing up your child or an adult beginner exploring a new hobby, getting started can feel exciting—and a bit overwhelming. As guitar teachers who work with first-time students every day, we’re here to help you start beginner guitar lessons confidently with realistic expectations, helpful tips, and
By Daniel, Guitar Instructor @ Lessons In Your HomeIf you’re considering starting beginner guitar lessons, this guide is your launchpad. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone picking it up again, this no-nonsense outline will show you what to expect, how to prepare, and how to improve faster. Chapter 1: What to Expect From Your
Why You Should Play the Saxophone Taking Saxophone Lessons has been scientifically proven to reward the player with stress relief, improved lung function and a sharper mind.Therapists now incorporate music therapy in the treatment of memory loss in older adults, and for mood stabilization with individuals struggling with depression. Saxophone Emulates The Human Voice The
Let’s bust one of the most common piano myths out there: “My child is just a beginner, so they can’t memorize music yet.” Not true. In fact, beginner piano students memorize music all the time—sometimes without even realizing it. As teachers who work with young and first-time pianists, we’ve seen students as young as five
Where To Buy/Rent A Piano In Miami, Florida Sometime you just need a simple list of where to look for something. In this case, a piano in Miami or the south Florida region. Here are 3 piano stores to start your search. This isn’t an article on how to shop for a piano but it
If your child is new to saxophone lessons, one of the most important habits they can learn early on is how to clean their instrument. As private music teachers, we can’t tell you how many sticky keys and cracked pads we’ve seen just because the sax didn’t get a quick wipe down after practice! Cleaning
