Many of my students want to play really fast, showy pieces of music. That really flashy, virtuosic sound at the piano is really appealing and I can see why many students are striving to reach it. However, the very top mistake that I see students of all ages making over and over again is playing too fast. I think a…
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Rhythm is one of the most foundational elements of music. If you think about it, rhythm is how music moves consistently through time. There’s a lot going on at the piano and it can be really tricky to coordinate getting all of the right notes at just the right time. For me, playing correct rhythms has always been more difficult…
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This post is sponsored by Piano Marvel. All opinions are my own. Piano teachers, let me introduce you to my new BFF, Piano Marvel! I get asked to write a lot of reviews for piano apps and I’m always happy to check them out. I recently learned about Piano Marvel and it really stands out to me as something a…
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I love helping piano students troubleshoot problems at the piano. One of the biggest benefits of learning piano with a teacher is that you can get instant feedback, which will help you learn most efficiently. I find that I give a lot of the same advice over and over in piano lessons, so I wanted to compile all of my…
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Have you wanted to learn how to play the piano but don’t know where to begin? Learning the piano is an incredibly engaging and fulfilling hobby that you can enjoy for your entire life. But, it’s important that you get off on the right to make the most of your time and to ensure that you’re learning the right way….
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