JAN BUNN What do you say to your new fans? Do you need help on that? I’ll need to listen to your podcast and try to listen to my own songs. JAMES O’KEEFE We’ll have to ask you to put your finger on a certain chord. JAN BUNN How hard is it? JAMES O’KEEFE Oh, […]
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While the practice and learning curve of piano can be steep, no matter how much you practice, there is no such thing as “too much practice”. Once you begin to use your piano skills, the benefits of continuing will flow like wine. How should I prepare for piano lessons? The right things to know before […]
Yes, we find it the hardest instrument to learn. The difficulty for pianists is that it’s an instrument where they do much more work than a violin or a hand instrument such as the drums. In our book, we have 12 sections including, music theory, composition, theory, improvisation, techniques, improvisation, techniques with other instruments and […]
This was a pretty big question I got from a lot of people, and I think the majority (even though everyone has an opinion) felt that the easiest thing to learn would be guitar. That said, there are other interesting things that are often undervalued but actually quite important in the performance of an instrument, […]
Well, it turns out many of the keys that are commonly taught in the classroom are not as useful as we sometimes think. In this article I explain what is a “key” in piano. 1. What is a “key” in piano? “Key” is simply a designation for something – like chord notes or scale positions. […]
A: It may take a bit. If you’re looking for a simple explanation, just try to imagine playing violin once. If you can, look at how far off you can get. The more music you play, the faster you can hit the right note. (Q) What does “mamma Mia” mean? A: Mamma Mia was a […]
Can I learn guitar at 30? Does learning to play an instrument count as a day or two off? What exactly do I need to learn to play an instrument? Do I need to have previous experience playing an instrument? Does learning to play an instrument count as a day or two off? Does learning […]
I like to start with simple music that gives me a good foundation to get the rest of the techniques. After that, you can start trying other sounds if you’d like, and try to learn the other skills that you’ll want to use the next time you play. How did you hear about piano teaching? […]
I have no problem with anyone learning piano on their own. There are so many ways to reach this goal. I personally believe learning piano by ear will be the most natural way for the aspiring musician to acquire the skill. The goal of the beginner has been proven to be the best way to […]
Yes, you can learn piano in 6 months. However, when you first start to learn you’ll need a piano teacher to help you master the keyboard. You can have a teacher who will work with you as a student or you can find a teacher who will work with the whole family. The best way […]