Encouragement to Play the Piano

I Enjoy Listening to Popular Music, So Why Don’t I Like Playing it?

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In an earlier blog I revealed that while I do enjoy listening to modern popular music, I don’t play it unless there is a purpose with my music teaching. I get it, this seems somewhat odd. I do have my reasons apart from genuinely enjoying playing classical music more than I have ever enjoyed playing … Read more

What Adult Students Frequently Do But Kids Don’t

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Over the many years that I have taught the piano, I have seen many times the differences between adults piano students and kids who learn the piano. A big difference is the tone of the piano lesson. When I am teaching kids, it is very much I am running the lesson. I determine what needs … Read more

Learning a New Piece of Music is Really a Numbers Game

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Learning a new piece of music is really a numbers game sounds quite weird, but I think it can be a good way to approach learning a new piece of music. So often, particularly with a piece of music that is of a slightly higher skill level, we can become overwhelmed or doubt our ability … Read more

Jazz versus Modern versus Classical Piano – Which is the Best to Learn

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So which one is better to learn?  Is it jazz? Is it modern? Or is it classical? Well the simple answer is – it depends. I know its not much of an answer yet, but it really depends on which one you like the best. For me, it is classical piano, simply because it is … Read more

Can Seniors Learn to Play the Piano?

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The really simple answer to the question of : Can seniors learn to play the piano, is a resounding YES! I’ve been a piano teacher for quite some years now and I’ve taught all ages and I know from experience that any age group can learn to play the piano and that includes seniors. I … Read more

You Can Still Play the Piano in Your Retirement, Even With Hand Issues

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Unless a medical doctor or specialist tells you that playing the piano would be ill advised because you have a certain condition with one of your hands, then anyone has the physical capability to learn to play the piano. I get that some people can have all sorts of issues or injuries with their hands … Read more

Why Being a Gifted Musician Can Be Overrated

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How could being a gifted musician possibly be overrated, especially when it comes to learning to play the piano? The answer is simply because it will be effort and perseverance that ultimately determine how good you are going to be, not how much talent you have. As well as teaching the piano for a lot … Read more