Helping adult pianists build confidence, consistency, and real musical progres – even with busy lives!
As I write this, we are on the verge of forever saying "goodbye" to 2020 and "hello" to 2021. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect back on what was and what's to come. How was your 2020? Was it exactly what you expected at this time last year? Or did it take you completely by [...]
One of my favorite holiday activities is curling up on the couch with my family to watch Christmas movies. It's such a fun and entertaining way to get into the holiday spirit! Or at least it always seems that way in my mind. Reality is often the polar opposite of imagination. In our house, movie [...]
Ah the holidays. There's a chill in the air and cars filling parking lots from now until Christmas. Everywhere you look are reminders of the holiday season. And although words like joy, happiness, and peace show up on Christmas cards, ads, and store fronts, you may be feeling anything but calm and centered. Dread, stress, [...]
Do you struggle with overthinking? Maybe you find it nearly impossible to make decisions. Or maybe your brain keeps you up at night with a constant stream of worst case scenarios. Maybe you even have frequent headaches, stomach issues and are absolutely exhausted. All the time. You're definitely not alone! Overthinking is a habit which [...]
The holidays are right around the corner and you're racking your brain for that special piano-loving person in your life. I completely understand that shopping for someone with an interest perhaps not shared by yourself is challenging. No worries ... I've got your back! Whether it's your piano teacher, accompanist, spouse, or maybe a little [...]
Are you skipping through your day, full of joy, enthusiasm, and boundless energy? Or are you barely dragging yourself out of bed in the morning only to stumble from task to task, completely overwhelmed and exhausted? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're leaning more toward the overwhelmed and exhausted than the skipping part. I've [...]
Is saying no to others, even when you have no interest in doing what they ask, difficult? Are you constantly seeking approval from those around you? Do you find yourself subtly changing into a different person when around diverse groups of people? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, people pleasing tendencies [...]
Love yourself. We've all heard this timeless yet valuable advice. But how many can say they actually do? How many of us truly love ourselves unconditionally? I will be the first to admit this has often been a struggle for me. Learning to love yourself takes time and practice. It requires commitment to shifting how [...]
Are you trying to become a better pianist but aren't sure where to start? Maybe you've been faithfully playing and practicing for years but feel a bit stuck. Or maybe you're simply looking for inspiration to keep going. Whatever your reasons for wanting to become a better pianist, I've got something for you! From podcasts [...]
"Confidence is not "they will like me." Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't." Christina Grimmie We all know that one person who oozes confidence regardless of the situation. The person who walks into a room and is immediately noticed by everyone. And the person who is so deeply rooted in who they are [...]