Practice Tip #4 – Take Time
Often students rush through playing their piece, rush through practicing, rush to get up from the keyboard when done performing or practicing, start playing as
January 30, 2024
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Practice Tip #3 — Short Attention Span
If you have a short attention span, then it is best to practice in very small chunks of time, multiple times. Set a very small immediate
January 29, 2024
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Practice Tip #2
Quality practicing is far superior to quantity (time) practicing! And one of the best ways to make progress during practice time is to have a
January 25, 2024
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Urtext Editions
Have you heard of urtext editions? It’s probably safe to say that all serious musicians come across this term, and use urtext editions, at some
January 5, 2024
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Conducting for Pianists (Part 1)
Wait, pianists should learn how to conduct? Are you kidding? I’m a pianist, not a choir director. I don’t need to know how to conduct. WRONG. Conducting
September 9, 2014
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Teaching Note Names (Part 1 – to use jingles or not?)
There seems to be a common misconception that the best way to teach students how to read notes on the bass and treble staves is
December 9, 2010
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How do I know if my child is ready for piano lessons?
There are a variety of things to consider when deciding to put your child into piano lessons. Here are some ideas and information to contemplate
January 5, 2010
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Fingernails and Learning the Piano
As a piano teacher I have often needed to discuss with students what is ok and what is not regarding nail length. It is common
September 12, 2009
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