When the Piano Lesson Honeymoon is Over: What Do We Do Next?
You know how it is: when things are new, they are fresh and exciting. Just got a new (or new-to-you) piano? Fantastic! Fun to play on,...
Nurturing the Piano Student's Creative Spirit
For most of us who took piano lessons in our youth, and for many current students of any age, lessons typically consist(ed) of learning...
Beethoven Birthday Bash 2020!
One of the great composers. A name everyone recognizes, even those who don't think of themselves as classical music enthusiasts....
What I Love About Teaching Piano
Have I ever told you how much I love teaching piano? Because I do! Here are five reasons this piano teacher has found joy in the journey...
Giving Thanks for Music
Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November. With that date rapidly approaching, I began...
3 Secrets to Memorizing Music
I'd like to welcome guest writer Neil Nguyen from Sublimelody to the blog today. He will share 3 secrets that will assist students and...
Compose Yourself, Part 4: Finish with Finesse
In my Compose Yourself series of posts this summer, you've read about (or can check out here) how to craft effective melodic, rhythmic,...
Compose Yourself, Part 3: Harmony from the Heart
In this segment of my series Compose Yourself, let's take a look at how we can fill in our original compositions with thoughtful...
Compose Yourself, Part 2: Rev Up Your Rhythm
In Compose Yourself, Part 1: Make a Memorable Melody, we briefly discussed how an effective melody needs a rhythmic scheme that moves the...
Compose Yourself, Part 1: Make a Memorable Melody
Dear piano-playing reader, Have you ever found certain patterns in your repertoire, a neat turn of phrase, an unexpected harmony that...