Don’t Hit Pause: How to Stay on Track With Piano During Summer
Summer is HERE! In Texas, we’ve felt the heat for months now, but for kids, it’s all about ‘school’s out.’ Which in their minds means I don’t have to: Go to schoolWake up early every morningDo homeworkPractice the piano Wait a minute… not practice the piano? Wrong! Piano…
Practicing the Piano vs. Playing the Piano
News flash! Many piano students don’t “practice” the piano. They “play” the piano instead. And while they may “play” the piano daily, there are important differences between practicing the piano and playing the piano when it comes to skill development, progress and mastery….
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…
