Where Piano Playing Retirees Get Information and Encouragement
Positioning yourself at the piano, including having your hands in a good shape, is a topic that doesn’t get talked about much, but I think it is important. It’s important because if you are not positioned correctly, you could be causing soreness somewhere in your body, or worse, you could end up doing yourself an … Read more
There are indeed several ways to help you learn to play the piano. You are no longer limited to employing the services of a piano teacher. Just like so many other things, the internet can give you some real options as well. I personally think that getting a piano teacher is still the best way … Read more
The catchphrase of ‘just do it’ proved to be a very successful advertising slogan, which they used for many years and they actually own the trademark for that slogan. The origins of the phrase are a little dark, so I won’t share them with you because they would end up being a distraction, but it … Read more
This is an expression that I use all the time, but I have no idea where I originally got it from (I really wish I did). I use this expression when I see or hear of circumstances that are a little unusual or different. I think that this statement is very useful when teaching the … Read more
It is obvious that because I write a blog aimed at retirees or older, that I write for that particular audience, taking into consideration the unique circumstances that can happen with these age groups. While this is exactly what this blog should be about and focused on, it might be useful to remind you of … Read more
This year I have started a new piano student who happens to be 80 years old. This lovely lady has always been interested in music and has sung in various choirs over the years. She has also toyed with the idea of learning to play the piano for quite some years and she has finally … Read more
Learning to play the piano is hard simply because it takes coordination and skill to actually achieve success. It also takes hard work and patience and persistence. It can be annoying and frustrating at times, as well as deeply enjoyable and satisfying. But let’s face facts here, there are a lot of things that could … Read more