There is One Rule That Should Never Be Broken

If you have followed my blog much at all, you probably realize that even though I have formulated what I think is the ideal way of learning to play the piano, I am flexible and I think that there are many circumstances that require a different approach or a different mindset to tackling an issue … Read more

How to Improve Your Timing

If you are anything like I used to be, getting your timing right is not exactly the easiest thing for you when it comes to learning a new piece of music. Just like everything else, there are strategies that you can use to help improve your timing of a piece of music. The first step … Read more

Many Great Reasons to Learn to Play the Piano

There are many great reasons to want to learn to play the piano, some of them are personal and some of the reasons are more social oriented, but all of them are really great. I have heard that some older people want to learn to play the piano because it is one way of keeping … Read more

The Importance of Fingering

No matter what style or what genre of piano playing that you are in to, you need to be mindful of the fingering that you use. This doesn’t mean that there are a rigid set of rules that must be adhered to. Actually the only rule that I have ever heard is one that actually … Read more

Why Getting Notes and Timing Right, In the Beginning, Is Important

If you are learning to play the piano by reading the written music and not by chords, then I think it is very important to try and get the notes and the timing learned at the same time from the outset. Even though I have had piano students debate this point with me, I think … Read more

Perception May Not Always Line Up With Reality

Most people think that to be good at playing the piano, you have to be talented. The reason why I have come to this conclusion is because I have met so many people that when they find out that I teach the piano, basically indicate that they are not musically talented and could never learn … Read more

A Review of Piano Video Lessons

Piano Video lessons is both a website and a You Tube Channel. Both present as a very professionally run business and at first glance, I’m actually quite impressed with the quality of information given and the way that it is all presented. As part of the You Tube channel there about 96 sequential lessons that … Read more