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Helping Your Young Child Practice the Piano

Q: I have no musical training, but I’m expected to help my son practice between his lessons. I’m so scared that I’ll teach him wrong! Shouldn’t the teacher make sure that he knows what to do before assigning homework? A: … Continue reading

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2 Tips for Finding the Best Quality Piano Instructor

All parents want the best quality for their children. How do you know that you will get that when hiring a piano teacher? 1. Wait to ask, “How much are your rates?” Many parents may be tempted to hire a … Continue reading

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Spring Recital, 2016

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Keeping Track of Lessons

Keeping a dedicated notebook up to date is crucial when learning from more than one book or if there are numerous students in one household. If one student is learning from technical, practical, and theory books simultaneously, homework and practice … Continue reading

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Teaching Techniques: Counting Lines

In this piece, taken from Michael Aaron’s Piano Course: Grade One, we calculate notes using the “counting lines” method: If neighboring tones are in a line-space-line-space pattern and if Middle C is line zero (neither in treble nor bass clef), … Continue reading

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C Major Scale, One Octave, Ascending

Mrs Marie from At Home Music, Inc, demonstrates how to play the simplest scale. We hope that these videos help you to practice correctly.

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Montessori Piano Lessons

Q: My daughter goes to a Montessori preschool where she takes individual piano lessons once a week. I come from a place where children are taught to read music at an early age, so I am surprised to hear from … Continue reading

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At What Age Should My Child Start Piano Lessons?

Q: ” What age is good to start taking piano? ” A: Most children are ready to begin lessons when they reach first grade. However, if you would like for your child to learn to play by ear, start him … Continue reading

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Piano Recitals in Miami

It’s the beginning of the school year and time to start thinking about recitals. Recitals? Yes! Christmas is right around the corner in the world of performing arts, and preparations are being made. Ask your child to start thinking about … Continue reading

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Summertime Piano Lessons

If your child continues piano lessons during the summer, then he will be better prepared than his counterparts when the school year comes around. For every lesson missed, your child experiences not just a pause in progress but regression. He forgets how … Continue reading

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