How to Find a Suitable Piano Teacher

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So you have decided to take piano lessons in your retirement but you are not really sure how to find a piano teacher. There are a number of choices including having a traditional piano teacher, having a piano teacher where you have lessons via Facetime, Skype or Zoom. There’s also the option of buying a … Read more

George’s Story of How He Learned to Play the Piano with a Mildly Disabled Left Hand

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There have been so many memorable piano students that I have taught over the years. All of them have brought me many enjoyable moments. Today, I would like to share the story of one particular boy. This boy, who I’ll refer to as George, began piano lessons with me when he was about 10 years … Read more

The Benefits of Playing Scales

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Years ago, when someone had piano lessons, they always had to learn scales. I’m sure that if you had lessons as a child you’d remember having to learn scales. It probably wasn’t a particular fond memory having to incessantly go up and down on the piano keyboard until you got them right. Playing scales might … 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