What Makes a Great Pianist? This is a very good question and would mean a lot for those who love the piano and who want to improve their playing. But first let us talk about the difference between a good piano player and a great pianist. A good piano player can sit down and play… Read More »What Makes a Great Pianist?
The Guiding Hand: Real Piano Teacher vs. Synthesia for Piano Learning The pursuit of piano mastery is a journey that requires guidance, discipline, and interest. In today’s digital age, aspiring pianists have a choice between traditional piano lessons with a real teacher or going by way of utilizing software such as Synthesia for self-study. Both… Read More »Real Piano Teacher vs. Synthesia for Piano Learning
Striking the Right Chord: Effective Time Management for Piano Learning and Practice Learning to play the piano is a rewarding and enriching endeavor. I always say that it requires dedication, practice, and effective time management. Balancing the demands of daily life while making progress in piano playing can be challenging. This is what most of… Read More »Effective Time Management for Piano Learning and Practice
Benefits That Go Beyond Music The Transformative Power of Learning the Piano Many parents have asked me to explain what benefits piano study gives to their children, apart from the actual piano play. This did give me a pause and made me ponder a lot. I would say that, in a nutshell, learning to play… Read More »The Transformative Power of Learning the Piano
Exploring The Masters of Classical Piano A Journey Through Time and Sound Classical piano music has captivated audiences for centuries with its beauty, elegance, complexity, and emotional depth. Within this genre, several composers have left an indelible mark on the world of music. I would like to invite you to join me in this musical… Read More »Exploring The Masters of Classical Piano
Why Learn a Musical Instrument? Why Piano is the Best Choice. For those who want to learn how to play a musical instrument or decide on what their child would study, there are many choices to be made. There are woodwinds, brass instruments and popular choices like string instruments. Falling under the last category is… Read More »Why Learn a Musical Instrument?
Tips & Techniques Hand Exercises for the Piano How to Alleviate Tension and Pain. In one of the many comments I get from my YouTube channel, many complain about the tension and pain in the hands before one starts a day on the piano. In fact, one of my subscribers shared that he had problems… Read More »Hand Exercises for Musicians to Relieve Pain and Tension
Piano Trivia PIANO SEATS, STOOLS, BENCHES AND MORE Know the different types Many ask me if there is a difference on what kind of seat a piano player uses when at the piano. I answer back that it actually does matter. Not only will a good piano seat ensure that you enjoy your time spent… Read More »Piano Seats, Stools, Benches and More
Why Do People Quit the Piano? Find out the reasons why I have been teaching (and learning) the piano for over two decades now. I have had a lot of students start and continue their piano journey until now. On the other side of the coin, I have had a lot who have started eagerly… Read More »Why Do People Quit the Piano?
Piano Types Series 1 Acoustic Pianos Learn More About Them For piano beginners and those wanting to acquire their first unit, there are so many different types of pianos out there to choose from. This article is the start of a series featuring the different types of pianos that one can acquire. With so many… Read More »Acoustic Pianos – Learn More About Them