Tips for Parents

There’s No Such Thing as Talent — Or Is There?

Playing a musical instrument well has often been associated with whether or not someone has talent and how much talent they are believed to have. Karen is good at the piano, her brother is not. Karen must have more musical talent than her brother… correct?   The…

Getting the Most Out of Piano Lessons

Most piano students in the United States have one piano lesson per week lasting 30 or 45 minutes. That’s very little time for a teacher to build rapport, instruct, demonstrate, model, correct and assist. Imagine a classroom teacher teaching Math for only 30 minutes per…

A Parent’s Guide to Buying a Piano: Part 2

What are the main things to look for in a used piano? If you think you might sell the piano in the future, you might want to consider the more well known brands like Yamaha, Kawai, Mason & Hamlin and Baldwin for resale purposes. These companies have been around for many…