Learning to Play the Piano

Learning to Play the Piano with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Before I really get into this topic, I just want to state that this article reflects my own personal OPINION. I fully acknowledge that I am not an expert with Autism Spectrum Disorder and my opinion has been formulated from attending some seminars for teachers and the experience I have had with students with autism. … Read more

Some Common Yet Easily Fixable Mistakes

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There are some mistakes that are very common to piano students, so much so that I would argue that everyone has made these at some point. I know I have and so have all my piano students (although some more than others). The first very fixable mistake that everyone makes at some point or other … Read more

What Are Good Reasons for Learning to Play the Piano in Retirement

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There are a number of perfectly valid reasons why someone would take up learning (or re-learning) to play the piano in retirement. The most obvious and I reckon the best reason is because they want to. Playing the piano can give so much joy to the one who plays, not just because of the music … Read more

When Are You Too Old to Learn to Play the Piano?

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So when are you considered too old to learn to play the piano? That’s a really easy answer and that answer is never. You are never too old to learn to play the piano. It doesn’t matter even if you are learning in the twilight years of your life because as long as you have … Read more

Practicing for 5 to 7 Minutes Per Day is All that is Necessary to Make Progress

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For the very early years of teaching the piano, I have recommended for students, especially beginners to practice for 5 to 7 minutes every day. I decided that this would be my recommendation simply because when I was a beginner piano student, I was told to practice between 5 and 7 minutes per day. Hundreds … Read more

What To Do When a Piece of Music Isn’t Working

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We’ve all been there, whether as a student or someone who has been playing the piano for years, that we are working on a new piece of music and even though we are trying it is not coming together and it can be really frustrating. The first bit of advice would be that this happens … Read more