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Have you considered teaching yourself how to play the piano? Many people share the common belief, (including piano teachers), that it is not possible to teach yourself how to play the piano without developing bad habits. That belief might have been true years ago, but today there are piano methods that have been written specifically […]
Here is a common concern I receive from students and thought I would address it to everyone here. Dear Lisa, I never smile when I practice. My sister says I am too tense. I am having difficulty learning, can you help me?…… Relax. You are concentrating too hard and not enjoying the learning process. Learn […]
It’s that time of year again! People all over the world are making commitments to lose weight, eat healthier, drink less, quit smoking, work better and relax more. Now is also a great time to get into some better routines with your piano playing. Here are 5 easy ways to expand your musical life in […]
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 […]
How many goals have you set and never reached? From making better food choices, to completing an ever-ending project, to learning a new skill, many times we fall short of achieving our well meaning goals. When playing the piano, every new song is literally a new goal. When we can see (or hear) the end […]
Have you ever considered playing piano to be an incredible source of stimuli for your brain? Are you part of the millions who believe that age affects your brain performance? Research shows that the very things that you believe are not possible due to mental decay, are actually the very things you should be doing […]
Can you learn piano on a keyboard? Absolutely! Oops, I might get some teachers and students who will disagree with me, but I am going to take a stand and I’ll tell you why. First, you should know that the piano and the keyboard have the same exact pattern of keys and reading music for […]
Whether you have a small keyboard with 61 keys, or a full size piano with 88 keys, it’s still seems endless, with no beginning or end. The only way to tell the keys apart are whether they are black or white! Argh,… how are you going to learn the names and locations of so many […]
