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The classic question of all classics is how much do I have to practice? The honest to goodness truth is that the amount of time that you practice does not determine how fast you learn. It is how often you practice that determines how fast you learn. What do I mean by that? First, the […]
Counting out loud and using a metronome serve different functions. Counting out loud teaches you how to apply the right amount of time to each different type of note. The metronome helps you count without missing a beat. It is true you can us a metronome to help you keep the rhythm steady, but if […]
There are three pedals that are standard on the piano, I will only address the the that is most widely used: The DAMPER pedal is often called “the sustain pedal”. This is the pedal most commonly used and the only pedal option when you purchase a keyboard. When you have three pedals, it the pedal […]
I don’t encourage my students to use stickers. I can’t tell you of the countless times I have had a student rely on stickers too long and can’t play on any piano but their own. It truly is a handicap to you if you mark your keys in any way. It is true that it […]
Piano lessons for the very young I would only recommend a parent to teach a two year old how to play the piano. A LOT of patience and repitition on a daily basis, is required. A two year old would not benefit from a weekly lesson, and the parent would be paying for a lot […]
Question from a student: I am on Level 5 and happy with my progress. However, when I listen to your audio support the sound is lovely and “soft” – I seem to play the keys much stronger and harder. Do you have any tip(s) as to how I can train my fingers to be more […]
Many students ask me if you can use the lessons to learn the keyboard. The answer is absolutely! The piano and keyboard have the same notation structure. The only difference is in the weight of the keys and obviously, how many keys there are. If you are using a keyboard for learning, then I recommend […]
I have seen many videos of piano prodigies, but none compares to this amazing girl who was born with only two fingers on each hand. This is a 10 minute video of her story. It is worth watching..
The course is divided into 57 weekly assignments. It will take you to a level where you will be able to sit down at a piano, look at any advanced intermediate level sheet music and be able to play by reading the notes! ~smile~ Reading music is an incredible skill to learn because it allows […]
Absolutely! I teach note reading throughout the entire curriculum. The free lessons cover the beginning stages of reading music. In order to be able to read music thoroughly, I recommend that you continue the lessons through my one of my Membership Programs. Reading music is valuable to any pianist whether you play by ear, or […]
