My students and I are so disappointed that our normal holiday performances aren’t happening this year! We’ve gotten used to the pandemic canceling most of our plans but it seems to hit harder when special holiday traditions are affected. My music teacher’s association hosts a super fun and festive music play-a-thon all day at the beginning of December each year….
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This post is sponsored by Inovus. I often coach piano students and their families on what to look for when purchasing a piano to practice on. I’m always on the lookout for new reliable options, especially for beginners. I recently learned about the brand new Inovus i88 and I’m excited to have another great option to recommend. This piano seems…
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Today, I’m excited to share with you my newest ebooks for beginning pianists and piano teachers! Most piano method books teach students to play and read music based around certain hand positions. Middle C Position is a common hand position for beginning pianists. Related: 5 Reasons To Teach Piano On The Black Keys While it can feel a bit crowded…
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A lot of parents wonder what is the the best age to start their child in piano lessons. The truth is, the answer to this question can depend on a number of factors. Some teachers have a specific age or stage at which they recommend that kids start piano lessons. Maybe it’s 7 years old, or once a child learns…
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This article was contributed by Julian Harnish of findyourmelody.com. Performance anxiety, called stage fright in some situations, is the increased fear and anxiety that comes with performing in front of an audience. The audience may be real or perceived as people often feel performance anxiety while performing in front of a camera. Performance anxiety is common in all areas of…
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