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Whether it's possible to learn piano without a teacher is hotly debated in piano circles. Some say you can't get the same level of instruction or feedback from a book or online tutorial. Others argue that with enough practice and self-discipline, anyone can teach themselves how to play the piano. In this blog post, we'll [...]
Do you struggle with getting into a piano practice routine? Are you confused about how much time you should be spending on practice? Do you feel confident about how you spend your practice time? Or does it feel like you're not getting the results you want enough though you put in practice time? If you're [...]
Whether you are an independent learner or have a piano teacher, you've probably heard of music exams. And maybe you've always thought exams are for kids rather than adult learners. But exams offered through organizations such as the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) are designed for piano learners of all ages. [...]
Does the thought of attending piano lessons week after week bore you? Perhaps you took piano lessons as a kid and still have nightmares about scale drills and mind-numbing exercises. Or maybe you'd love to learn piano but don't have time for regular lessons. If you fall into any of these categories, I've got exciting [...]
Looking for an online piano course that covers piano technique and repertoire? Regardless of your reasons for considering an online piano course, please accept this review of ProPractice as an invitation. An invitation to an entirely new level of playing that you may not have thought possible before. Maybe you started piano lessons as a [...]
If you've been a mom for more than 5 minutes, you know parenting comes with its share of choices. Some are easy. But others are hard and come with the looming threat of regret. Like when you let a particular word slip one too many times and learn that your little exhibits his expanded vocabulary [...]
"At what point do you get to be called a pianist?" I recently stumbled across this hotly debated topic in a Facebook group for adults learning to play the piano. And the feedback by fellow adult learners were more than a little shocking. Responses ranged from anyone who can find middle C to only those [...]
Do you ever feel stuck in your piano playing? You feel as if you put in the practice time but just aren't making the progress you'd like. Or maybe you do feel like you're making huge strides in your playing but want to take things to the next level. As a lifelong pianist, I'm always [...]
Do you long to advance your knowledge of music theory without breaking the bank? Maybe you'd love to get better at jazz, improv, or compose your own piece someday. Or perhaps you've struggled with memorization. You've tried over and over again, but somehow you can never quite seem to master a piece entirely from memory. [...]
Are you looking for ways to improve your piano practice sessions but aren't sure how? Do you want to make the most of your time in front of the keyboard? Does the whole concept of practice secretly mystify you a bit, but you don't want to admit it to anyone? I completely understand because I've [...]