Playing the Piano for Pleasure

The Story of My Grandmother and How Playing the Piano Enriched Her Life, Especially in Her Senior Years

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Playing the piano or learning to play the piano is good for the brain at any age. For retirees and beyond, it is a great way of helping to keep the brain fit and active. I think the perfect example of this was my own Grandmother. Music kind of runs in our family and even … 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

The Importance of Good Posture and Hand Positioning

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Good posture and body positioning is really important whilst sitting at and playing the piano. It’s important for everyone but I think its even more important as a person gets older. When kids start piano lessons, one of the very first things that they are taught is that they play the notes with rounded fingers … 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

Trish’s Journey Learning to Play the Piano

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When people have found out that I teach the piano, a lot of adults have then preceded to tell me that either they have always wanted to learn to play the piano or they learned when they were young and now regret quitting. Even as a young teacher in my 20’s, I have thought that … Read more