Encouragement to Play the Piano

Why it’s Never Too Late to Play the Piano

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Yesterday, while I was at my local music store, checking out the bargains in their post-Christmas sale, I got talking to another piano teacher and discovered that she only teaches adults. Apparently, she has only ever taught adults because she is not really interested in teaching kids. Even though I have predominantly taught kids over … Read more

Are Piano Teachers the Same as They Were 50 Years Ago?

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There is a popular notion that piano teachers are exactly like what they were 50 years ago. The perception is that piano teachers are rigid, demanding and most definitely boring, so if you had piano lessons as a child, you’ll know exactly what you are in for if you decide to go back and take … Read more

Adults CAN Learn to Read Music

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The objection I have frequently heard about learning to play the piano as an adult is that they can’t read music. Learning to read music and understanding what every part of the notation means is really important when you want to play the piano or any other musical instrument. I’ve had a number of conversations … Read more

Your Body Dimensions Doesn’t Matter When You Play The Piano

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I was on Google the other day, looking up some information when I saw something utterly ridiculous. It was about piano players being skinny. I have never even heard of this before. This is a concept that doesn’t just seem absurd, it is absurd. This immediately got me thinking about piano players I know personally, … Read more

Playing the Piano is Good for Your Health

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Playing the piano, especially in your senior years, can be good for your health. This isn’t a joke. There are definitely health benefits. Before I get started, I just want to declare that I have no medical training whatsoever and I certainly can’t make any guarantees, but what I’m discussing  could be considered as logical … Read more

What’s YOUR Goal for Learning to Play the Piano?

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What is your goal in learning to play the piano – what do you see yourself doing with your piano playing skills? Over many years, there have been a lot of people that have told me that they would like to learn the piano in their retirement but they are put off by one thing … Read more

Advantages of Playing the Piano

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Its been said that the best time to learn the piano or any other musical instrument is when you are young and it does make sense because the human brain can grow, develop and expand the most when people are young. Neuroscientists currently think that the human brain does not peak in its  development until … Read more