Where Piano Playing Retirees Get Information and Encouragement
I know that it seems like a strange statement to make, but It is my experience that it is the quick learners are the ones most likely to quit. I would have seen it hundreds of times over the years, where a student would start to learn to play the piano and they would make … Read more
I have been teaching the piano for many years and I must say that I have enjoyed the journey so far. It has been a pleasure and a priveledge to teach and help the hundreds that I have encountered, to learn to play the piano. If you follow my blog you would already be aware … Read more
Sometimes when we practice, it feels like we are getting nowhere at all. Okay, frequently anyone can practice regularly and do all the things that they are supposed to be doing and it feels like they are not making any progress at all. This would have to be the biggest down side of learning to … Read more
I have talked to many, many people about playing the piano and people who want to learn to play the piano. One thing that keeps coming up and holding people back from taking the plunge and at least having a go at learning to play the piano, is the fear of not being good enough. … Read more
Yes, I am talking to you – why do you procrastinate at learning to play the piano? If you have been reading my blog for a bit, you clearly want to learn to play the piano or else why would you waste your time on a website called Piano For Retirees? I get that procrastination … Read more
The simple answer to this question is no, not every piece of music can be played with just chords, however, there there are many that can be played just using chords. Probably almost every piece of music that you care to name can probably be played using chords. Certainly popular modern music and jazz can … Read more
When kids are exploring their interest in learning to play the piano, adults try to encourage the young person to have a go at learning and to try their best. This is not bad advice at all. We adults know that kids genuinely don’t know how much they are going to enjoy taking lessons, practicing … Read more