Hello readers, it’s been a minute! I have been on maternity leave and enjoying time with my newly expanded family, but I am slowly starting to get back into the swing of all things music. For today’s post, I’d like to write about something I am currently experiencing: how to get back into music after […]
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To some musicians, the word improvisation can be downright scary. The idea of creating music spur-of-the-moment is intimating, especially if you don’t know how to start. But improv doesn’t have to be scary! Here are 3 secrets to successful improvisation, whether you’re new to the improv block or not. 1. Start with something you know. […]
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Playing the piano isn’t exactly a high-impact sport. And sadly we don’t get our cardio workout done for the day after a 30 minute piano practice session. (Although to be honest, sometimes it feels like it!) But playing the piano does have surprising mental health benefits. Here are 4 reasons why playing the piano is […]
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As a composer, sometimes it’s difficult to quickly come up with new ideas. Especially because new ideas require lots of hard work to transform into something amazing! For today’s composition tip, let’s look at how to revisit and reuse your old material to make it better than ever. Real Life Example: Heartbeat Here is my […]
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If you are a musician, chances are you have had to perform in front of an audience at some point in your life. And unless you’re one of the lucky few who never deals with nerves, then you have also probably experienced stage fright. Here are 3 surefire ways to conquer those nerves and have […]
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We all want to get better at our music, right? Well, the only way to do that is to practice! Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to best utilize their practice time. In this post, we will talk about 1.) how to structure your practice session so you can get the most out of your […]
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As a musician, it is important to have access to tools and resources that will help you progress. Here are my favorite tools and resources for pianists (and all other musicians). Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But it doesn’t cost you any extra! And it helps support me while I […]
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Are you looking for ways to spruce up your piano teaching? Or are you trying to teach yourself how to play the piano and are looking for resources to do that? If you answered yes to either of those questions, look no further! Here are my top 5 piano teaching tools for every pianist: 1. […]
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Learning a musical instrument is difficult. Between the fear of disappointing your teacher and being shown up by child prodigies, sometimes it can be difficult to motivate yourself to keep practicing. But here are 5 ways you can stay motivated to practice even when you don’t feel like it. 1. Enjoy the music you are […]
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Today let’s talk about a practice skill that is often underutilized and overdramatized: ear training. Many musicians are intimidated when it comes to developing their sense of inner pitch, so they avoid including it in their daily practicing. But ear training does not have to be difficult or scary. Let’s talk about why it is […]
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