(sigh) Yes. I was going to start when I was six and then stop when I was 12. A whole lot of teachers said I shouldn’t. “You’re only a child, you shouldn’t be studying.” Well, I was at school for two hours a day, and I was a lot better. It’s not because I wanted […]
Crowds! People are always coming in and saying, “Oh, my god, I love this concert, but I wanted to see you play the piano.” So I did it. I said, “Let’s go up to the balcony,” and that was it. What is your favorite concert you have ever been part of? [Laughs.] Oh, a lot […]
(Answer: No. Even if you have some degree of musical ability (I don’t), the piano is a challenging instrument with a very complicated set of keys. A beginner should not start with 88 keys. I would recommend starting with between 80 and 150 (plus the usual minor chords, such as C-A-G or C-C) to learn […]
What are the most effective piano exercises for beginning piano students? While it is sometimes argued that “practice makes perfect”, it’s actually no better than the opposite. The goal of practicing piano should be to sharpen your skills and to develop a true sense of control over your playing, whether you’re playing for pleasure or […]
Yes! It helps to know how to play the music. There are many music lesson websites, some online as well as other offline. There is no one particular site that is better than another, you just have to figure it out yourself. Learning a piece is not as hard as you think, the harder you […]
Yes, he does…but not very well. I’m a professional piano player myself, so I can speak with him to help.” Mack said that his family learned all of their lessons from his teacher. “Now my wife and kids can play music all day,” he said. A teacher and coach Jasper will start at St. Catherine’s […]
This question is answered in four ways: It’s possible to learn piano without lessons. It’s not possible to learn piano without lessons. It’s possible to learn piano without playing piano. It’s not possible to learn piano without playing piano. The four ways of learning to play piano Playing piano with a teacher for the first […]
In case you haven’t heard, it can be a pretty big challenge. At least 30-60% of all piano lessons have beginners under the age of 16. The reason is because the age when you learn piano can be quite different from what you think. There’s no reason why it has to be that way. Many […]
Well, some of the early pianists were taught to play piano by a piano teacher, so yes, a piano is an incredibly helpful tool. However, a piano will not allow you to “play” any real musical instruments. If it does, what the heck is the point? Piano can allow you to exercise the power of […]
Do you know how to play a simple piece of music like a ‘soul’ jazz solo? Are your lessons getting easier every day? Did you read this article about learning a simple piece of music that is easier than a jazz jazz solo? Do you want to get started playing these simple pieces of music […]