Jen Crabb

Why Retirees and Older People Can be Nervous at Starting at a Later Age

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I have my own particular theory as to why retirees and older people can be quite hesitant at taking the plunge and finally learning to play the piano. We live in a society that glorifies youth. Don’t get me wrong, I am not against young people – they can have so much optimism and energy, … Read more

Talk to Your Piano Teacher

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As I have stated in other blog posts, I am a very experienced teacher and that if I haven’t seen it all yet, I’ve seen most of what can happen as a piano teacher. One thing that every so often happens is that a piano student will fail to talk to me. I get that … Read more

The Difference Between Wanting and Wishing to Play the Piano

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As I have stated many times before, I get so many people telling me that they would like to learn to play the piano. I would have heard it hundreds, if not, a few thousand times and I have learned that people don’t always mean what they say. Actually, when it really comes down to … Read more

One Person is Worth Writing this Blog For

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It is true for me that one person is worth it to write this blog. Even it convinces just one person to be daring and take the plunge and finally make your opportunity to learn to play the piano. I know have have written many times about my experience of having people tell me that … Read more

Piano Teachers are Professionals

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For some of you that statement is obvious. You understand that piano teachers are indeed professionals. However, every so often I hear a comment here or there that piano teachers are not really that good. I’ve even had comments made to my face, in the context of meeting a new student (or parent when it … Read more

Keeping a Beat is Important

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Keeping a beat is important, but so is playing the right notes and adding adequate expression. But keeping the beat is possibly the most important aspect, for a number of reasons. The first reason why keeping the beat is important, is that it maintains the flow and integrity of the piece of music. This is … Read more