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
Which Online Piano Program is Best For You?
Deciding which piano lesson program can be a chore when there are so many to choose from. Here is some guidelines I put together to help you get started with comparing lessons on the internet: Which program will fit my needs? Hope this helps! Continue Reading
Making Piano Practice Fun!
"Aww, do I have to practice the piano?" Learning piano online while really cool is also a routine we get into and sometimes just don't want to practice. Believe it or not, everyone is motivated by something--usually by what is the most fun! The trick is to find it! So how can you make practicing the piano or doing the dishes as gratifying as playing video games or updating Facebook? Can you help your daughter or yourself see the benefit in completing schoolwork or housework, as well as playing soccer with her friends or having a girls night out with friends for you? YES, You can! Try channeling your energy into positive, productive, and motivated learning experiences. Foster Continue Reading
Requests for Songs
Songs are continually being added to my site (both free and for members) as I create them. If you have a request for a song, you may add your request as a comment to this post for future consideration. I am not accepting personal requests that require a deadline such as a wedding, exams, special occasions, etc. I do not accept any requests for songs that are currently copyrighted. Copyrighted songs are songs that have been published within the last 120 years. More information below: I am sure you have already noticed that piano lesson curriculum is full of traditional songs, classical songs and they all seem to be offering the same list of songs. Why is this and why aren't there Continue Reading