Feedback for Clumsy Piano Fingers

Please feel free to add any comment, suggestion, or feedback that you feel could help me develop the product further. I am looking forward to seeing what you have to say! This is a brand new product, released April 16th, 2010. This is a compilation of proven exercises that I have given to individual students […]

How much do I have to practice – please tell me the truth!!!

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 […]

Can the metronome replace counting out loud?

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 […]

What are the piano pedals for?

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 […]

Is using stickers on the keys a bad habit?

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 […]

How young can I start teaching my child?

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 […]

Banging on the Piano Syndrome

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 […]

Can I learn piano on a keyboard?

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 […]

What will I learn in the course?

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 […]