As private music teachers who work with beginner students every day, we love seeing the moment a student nails the correct notes and rhythm. But we often get asked, “Why doesn’t it sound like a real song yet?” That’s because while accuracy is essential, musical expression matters most. The notes are just the framework—what makes
Chromatic Scale Piano How To Play a Chromatic Scale on the Piano A chromatic scale is a series of 12 half steps up and 12 half steps down. A half step is the smallest distance between 2 notes in Western music. So, on the piano, a half step from any given note is the very
As a musician I can tell you the only class I ever felt at home in was Music Class. Music class was where I received most of my positive reinforcement in elementary school and every student needs a place to be special. Music In Schools, This Is Why We Fight The reason we fight to
We get it—you’re busy. Between work, family, and everything else, it can feel like the window to learn something new has closed. But let us reassure you: it hasn’t. As teachers who work closely with adult beginners, we’re here to tell you there are great adult piano lessons reasons that go way beyond just learning
Music theory often gets a bad reputation for being dry or overly technical—but when taught well, it becomes a powerful tool that helps young musicians thrive. Through music theory private lessons, students gain the knowledge to understand what they’re playing, why it works, and how to express themselves more freely. As experienced music teachers who
Piano Lessons In Dallas TX just got a little more fun! We’d like to introduce you to Matthew Owen, a Dallas native, received his Bachelors in Music from University of North Texas in May 2014. He teaches piano, guitar, music theory, composition, and music production. Guitar Lesson Influences His early influences on guitar include Eddie
I once had a student—let’s call him Sam—who reminded me why we teach. Sam was shy, didn’t like to speak much, and rarely made eye contact. During our first lesson, I noticed something: the way his fingers gently hovered over the keys, unsure but hopeful. I realized then that my job had nothing to do
ADHD Piano Lessons Do you or someone you know have students with ADHD? Piano lessons are actually excellent for children with ADHD. Contrary to a classroom there are limited outside disruptions, no judgment or critique from classmates, and the child receives all of the attention. There are some things that music teachers can do to
This article is for piano teachers looking for ways to introduce improvisation into their students’ lessons and make the experience fun and successful. This week, I was very fortunate to be able to attend a program on the “Art of Improvisation” conducted by Jeffrey Chappell—a true expert on the subject. As a piano teacher who
This article has quick tips for piano students of any level to assess their posture at the piano and establish a sitting position at the instrument that encourages good technique. Piano Posture When I think back on elements of good posture at the piano, I remember many important tips given to me by different instructors,
