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….
How Effort-Focused Praise Creates Confident Kids
Learning new activities like piano lessons or sports can bring on frustration for kids, especially at first. Piano teachers often hear, “I can’t do it,” when a student attempts something even slightly challenging or new. This makes sense to us as adults: When we start to…
