Learning to Play the Piano

Piano Books Specifically for Adults Learning to Play the Piano – Are They Any Good?

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If you walk into a music store and browse piano books for beginners, you will discover that there is lots of choice. Obviously there are many books targeting children who are learning, but believe it or not, there is quite a few that are geared towards the adult learner. So are these piano books for … Read more

Why Lessons From a Piano Teacher Will Always Be a Better Choice

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There are so many online piano courses and even apps that are out there all claiming to be the easiest, cheapest, most fun way to play the piano. Some of them are quite good while others are merely teaching you pieces of music in a way that keeps you tied to their system, rather than … Read more

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

Steps to Help You Sight Read Piano Music

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If you are attempting to sight read a piece of music, here are some steps that are a good guideline to help you be successful. What is important to point out that there can be so much preparation done in your head, in just a couple of minutes, before you play a single note. These … Read more

Perseverance was the Key to Learning to Play the Piano – a Student’s Story

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With so many piano students I have taught over the years, I have so many stories to share and today I want to share the story of Sheree. I first met Sheree when she was about 8 years old and ended up teaching her for four years. In some ways Sheree seemed unremarkable because she … Read more

Advertising Tricks to Sell You an Online Piano Course

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There are a handful of online piano courses available and to be really honest, I haven’t looked at any of them thoroughly yet to determine whether they are value for money. I suspect that, just like everything else in life, there would be a range from really good quality courses to the ‘don’t waste your … 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