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,...

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...

One of the great composers. A name everyone recognizes, even those who don't think of themselves as classical music enthusiasts....

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...

Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November. With that date rapidly approaching, I began...

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...

In my Compose Yourself series of posts this summer, you've read about (or can check out here) how to craft effective melodic, rhythmic,...

In this segment of my series Compose Yourself, let's take a look at how we can fill in our original compositions with thoughtful...

In Compose Yourself, Part 1: Make a Memorable Melody, we briefly discussed how an effective melody needs a rhythmic scheme that moves the...

Dear piano-playing reader, Have you ever found certain patterns in your repertoire, a neat turn of phrase, an unexpected harmony that...