I often coach my piano students and their families on what to look for when purchasing a piano. There are a lot of options out there and first big choice is digital or acoustic. Personally, I own and enjoy playing both digital and acoustic pianos. I use both types for teaching in my studio as well as for my own practice. I tend to gravitate towards different pianos for different reasons, … [Read more...] about Acoustic Vs. Digital Pianos
Buying A Piano
Christmas Gifts For Piano Fans
Do you have a piano student or piano fan you're shopping for this holiday season? I've come up with a list of gifts that are perfect for any piano-loving person in your life! Keyboard If Santa is going big this year, pianos and keyboards are such fun gifts that keep on giving. I highly recommend the Yamaha P125. (I have 2 in my studio and tons of my students have this keyboard.) … [Read more...] about Christmas Gifts For Piano Fans
Accessories For Your Keyboard
It's really possible to start playing the piano with just a keyboard, rather than an acoustic or digital piano. Just make sure you get set up correctly and with all of the appropriate keyboard accessories to help you succeed. Many students are learning to play the piano using a keyboard or digital piano. Keyboards are really a great option and if you get a good one, it will have a very … [Read more...] about Accessories For Your Keyboard
My Favorite Keyboard For Beginning Piano Students
My favorite "keyboard" to recommend to piano students is the Yamaha P125. (I put keyboard in quotes because, technically, it's a digital piano.) I own 2 of the previous model and they sound great, feel great, and are well made and sturdy. They are a great instrument for beginners because they have all of the necessary components of an acoustic or full digital piano, but are not a huge financial … [Read more...] about My Favorite Keyboard For Beginning Piano Students
Buying an Acoustic Piano
Nothing compares to the sound and feel of an acoustic piano, so if it were feasible, I'd advise everyone to buy an acoustic upright or grand. When you play an acoustic piano, you feel the vibrations of the strings through the keys and even if you just strike 1 key, there are subtle overtones over many different pitches that hum underneath the main pitch that you hear. That is what gives the piano … [Read more...] about Buying an Acoustic Piano
The Ins and Outs Of Buying A Piano – Introduction
I love working with new students! The beginning stages of learning the piano are so fun and very satisfying for the student, and for me as well! Before we even begin lessons, I often work with parents or adult students to help them find just the right instrument to practice on. If you're in the market for a piano, I hope to help you make the right decision for your family. Here, I'll give … [Read more...] about The Ins and Outs Of Buying A Piano – Introduction