Playing the Piano Can Help Fight Off Depression

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If you have been following my blog for any length of time, you would probably be a little put off by the quasi-sensationalist title of this blog. While I do acknowledge that it might appear to be over the top, there is actually truth in this blog title. One of the things I very much … Read more

Pianote – A Review

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At a guess, I would have to say that Pianote is probably one of the biggest online piano teaching platforms. They have been around for years now and if you have ever googled ‘how to learn to play the piano’, you would have at least seen their ads. Over the years I have seen quite … Read more

Why I Choose to Only Play Classical Music

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I hope that in writing these blogs it is obvious that I respect and appreciate the different styles and genres of piano music. I genuinely think that every genre and every style has its place and that just because I have a certain penchant for classical music, doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate other types of … Read more

Playing the Piano is Kind on Your Hands

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So often on the internet, there is just so much information about learning to play the guitar and that is not a bad thing, especially if your interest is in playing the guitar. I do understand that it is a popular choice, because it takes so little to learn to play enough chords that you … Read more

How Often Should You Practice The Piano

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There are all sorts of ideas and notions as to how much a person should practice, but the answer is not really a simple one as it is entirely appropriate for different people to practice in differing amounts. What I am trying to do is to present some ideas that will help you pinpoint how … Read more

When NOT to Practice the Piano

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If you are learning to play the piano, then obviously it is important to practice the piano on a regular basis, or you won’t achieve any sort of proficiency, but there are times when it is actually important NOT to practice. The first occasion where I think it is important to give some piano practice … Read more

You Don’t Have to Be a Kid to Learn to Play the Piano

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There is a common misconception out there that learning to play the piano is only possible when you are a kid. This is simply not true. People of all ages can learn to play the piano if they are willing to put in the effort. Sometimes adults believe that either they have missed their window … Read more