Moving fingers and reading notes: *There is so set answer to how to move your fingers on a certain song...it does change with every new song that you learn. In time you will feel more comfortable with your hand location and fingering on the keys. Start simple and take your time. *Reading notes faster is a process much the same... start with simple songs that have only a few notes, then gradually adding more notes, complexity and repetition will increase your instant recognition of notes, enabling you to read music quickly. *Learning time is very varied. Depends on how much your practice, how fast you retain what you are learning, and how motivated you are. *The beauty about these Continue Reading
Rhythm in Piano Playing-Piano Lessons Easier
Do you struggle with keeping the rhythm while playing piano? You piano lessons will be easier if you understand this concept. Rhythm comes from being relaxed while applying the counting. With each song, the more repetition you give it, the more fluent you become in playing it, and when it become fluent, you can stop counting it. Once you get to the point where you don't have to count it, you will feel the rhythm more clearly. Does this make sense? Try it the next time you practice piano and in every piano lesson. Let me know how you do on this... ~Smile and Practice ~Lisa Continue Reading
Practice Piano Lessons in just 10 minutes a day
A note from Lisa: I realized that if my students just took 10 minutes out of every day, and only practiced for 10 minutes every day that they would learn so much more because they would not forget what they learned yesterday and they could build on what they had just learned. At the same time they would build a good habit that would make them yearn to learn how to play the piano. Everyone can make 10 minutes by going to bed 10 minutes later or getting up 10 minutes earlier. You see what I mean? You can do it! Without the thought of 10 minutes a day, in their minds it is just too hard to squeeze it in. It really isn't hard if you really want to learn. If you have any questions Continue Reading
Quick Tips to Improve your Online Piano Lessons
Just some food for thought...... 1. Practice Regularly Never practice piano when you are tired you cannot focus and concentrate well enough to make good progress. Practicing your piano lessons requires good coordination and music reading skills. To get best results with your piano playing practice daily for at least 20-30 minutes a day. 2. Set Realistic Goals When studying your song, set realistic goals. Find a song that is right, and fits your musical knowledge and skills. If you get stumped, back up to the day before lessons and start fresh. It will all come together easily very soon. It may help to play a few bars of a new piano piece rather than trying to get through the Continue Reading
Love Music? Learn Piano!
Scores of people want to take their love for music to the next level by learning how to play the piano. However, too many feel that they don't have a natural ability or lack musical talent, and ignore the urge to sign up for piano lessons. If you have a deep love for music -- no matter if you are a senior, adult, teenager or a child -- piano lessons can be a boost to your self-esteem and your social life. Making music can be a solo act, but it is often contingent on playing with other musicians and connecting with other people. It is often more fun, too! Learning a popular piano jingle comes with great satisfaction, like when you gather with friends and family around a piano. Now that's Continue Reading
Piano Lessons: Submitted by Student
One of my students performing Pomp and Circumstance from the Learn Piano Curriculum: Continue Reading