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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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 practice your instrument on a regular basis in order to see improvements. But sometimes our practicing is inefficient – we think that mindless playing through the music helps us learn it quickly. However, like most things in life, quality is better than quantity. (In other words, longer practice does […]
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Like all skills, mastering music takes time and effort. But sometimes you don’t realize that you are actually hindering your progress as a musician! So here are 4 things all successful musicians need to make their practicing count: 1. A pencil. Seriously! Grab that pencil and start marking your music. You know how they say writing […]
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Let’s face it: playing the piano is hard. Not only do you have to know how the keyboard works, but learning how to read music or playing by ear takes time and effort to master. One difficulty many of us pianists face is unevenness in the notes when we play fast music. So here are […]
Read MorePlease enjoy my latest music vlog, a series of 3 YouTube videos that offers tips on practicing the piano. Included you will find discussions on injury prevention, how to stay motivated to practice, dealing with stage fright, getting better at dynamics, teaching yourself how to play the piano, and more.
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Have you ever been handed a difficult piece of music and been expected to play it immediately? If you have, you know that it’s not the easiest thing to do. If not, well then you’d best prepare yourself for when it will (eventually) happen. Here are 5 ways you can incorporate sight reading into your […]
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How many of you took piano lessons as a kid? And then how many of you stopped soon after? Whether it’s due to scheduling conflicts or a lack of interest, sometimes music lessons just don’t happen. But here are 4 reasons why you should learn how to play the piano: 1. It teaches discipline. One […]
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As musicians, we all love getting new music to start learning. Whether you are preparing for a performance or just learning the piece for fun, it’s important to take certain steps in your practicing to best learn your music quickly and correctly. Here are 5 practice tips to implement when learning a new piece of […]
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