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
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
Piano Lessons and Tough Olympic Skaters..What Can We Gain?
1. Aim for balance. Take a cue from figure skater Mirai Nagasu, 16, who finds time for school, homework, friends and Japanese classes…plus her intense skating schedule. Goodbye, lame TV shows. Piano lessons first! 2. Ditch excuses. Limb loss, wheelchairs and brain injury don’t stop Olympians from high achievements in competition. Don’t let the anything stop you from your goals! Piano lessons are worth it! 3. Stay dedicated. Some world-class athletes travel hundreds of miles for every practice. Makes the few-seconds to walk to and practice the piano seem not-so bad, huh? 4. Have fun. U.S. athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace tapes funny messages to her sled before races. Find ways to make Continue Reading
Piano Inspiration Quotes
**You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have. Jim Rohn **Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher. Oprah Winfrey **Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt **Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. Dale Carnegie So with these in mind, take time to make yourself the best piano student and player you can be!!! Continue Reading
Piano Lessons: Your Teachability Index
First answer these assessment questions: 1. Name at least 1 song you would love to learn how to play on the piano. 2. On a scale from 1-5, where is your desire to play the piano? 3. Do you need motivation to help you achieve your goals? 4. Do you have a 10 minute activity that you can replace with a more productive 10 minute activity? 5. What is your expectation of learning how to play piano Before we talk about your responses to these assessment questions, let's determine your teachability score and then use your 5 responses to bring your score higher. What is a Teachability Index? Everyone has a teachability index. A teachability index measures how easily Continue Reading