Piano Lessons

The Difference Between Wanting and Wishing to Play the Piano

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As I have stated many times before, I get so many people telling me that they would like to learn to play the piano. I would have heard it hundreds, if not, a few thousand times and I have learned that people don’t always mean what they say. Actually, when it really comes down to … Read more

One Person is Worth Writing this Blog For

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It is true for me that one person is worth it to write this blog. Even it convinces just one person to be daring and take the plunge and finally make your opportunity to learn to play the piano. I know have have written many times about my experience of having people tell me that … Read more

Piano Teachers are Professionals

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For some of you that statement is obvious. You understand that piano teachers are indeed professionals. However, every so often I hear a comment here or there that piano teachers are not really that good. I’ve even had comments made to my face, in the context of meeting a new student (or parent when it … Read more

Don’t Quit When Learning Gets Hard

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In some ways it is the easiest thing in the world to quit when things get tough and it is no different when you are learning to play the piano. It is easy to forget that hard does not mean impossible, hard just means that it is challenging. I know I am preaching to the … Read more

Piano Teachers Are Not What They Used To Be

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Piano teachers have traditionally been thought of as hard task masters who were generally mean. I realize that in the past, this reputation was well earned. There have been many tales of piano teachers absolutely demanding that scales had to be practised to complete perfection or there would be consequences. I have also heard stories … Read more

What Prevents a Person From Learning to Play the Piano?  

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I find it frustrating at times when I meet people that want to learn to play the piano and will find all sorts of excuses. I’m not talking about those people that have never thought about it before meeting me and finding out that I am a piano teacher. I’m talking about the people that … Read more