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Spring Recital 2014
A few students participated in a springtime recital last weekend. In order of appearance: Taylor, age 8, played the theme from “Star Wars” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Kyle, age 10, played Clementi’s “Sonatina” in C Major … Continue reading
Teaching Techniques
I use this teaching technique frequently, asking the student to play one clef (or hand) while I play the other. It is good to use after a student has been working on a piece for several days, having learned the … Continue reading
Forgetting Piano Lessons
Q: I tell my son to practice piano, but he says that he doesn’t know what to do. I feel like I’m wasting my money because he’s playing piano only during his lessons. Why does the teacher assign him work that he doesn’t … Continue reading
Support Your Music Student
Purchasing an instrument for your child isn’t the only thing that you can do for him and his musical education. If you have your child enrolled in lessons, there are many ways to support him. You will find that your … Continue reading
Keys and Tips for Sight Reading
The more sight reading you do the better you become at it. The struggle is part of the process. Don’t worry if you sound terrible. Remember that expression, dynamics, and timing are more important than getting all the notes right. Begin sight reading with … Continue reading
Video Piano Tutorials
Q: I’ve searched YouTube tutorials to learn piano songs, but I can’t find the ones that I want. Most of the time, they are too hard or don’t exist at all. When I do find a rare one that is good, I … Continue reading
Wrist and Finger Posture
Almost all music teachers will agree that proper finger posture is required to play a musical instrument. If your music teacher does not agree, find a new one immediately! Improper posture will let you develop bad habits, causing you to … Continue reading
How to Practice New Piano Pieces
Practicing new pieces by yourself may feel a bit overwhelming. Your teacher isn’t there to encourage and correct you. You rely on the sheet music, the scribbles that were made on the page as reminders, and your memory of the … Continue reading
Group Versus Individual Lessons
I’ve had many parents ask me, “What are better, group piano lessons or individual, private lessons?” You really have to weigh the pros and cons on this one. What is better for one student may not be better for the … Continue reading
Help! I Get So Nervous Before Recitals!
Whether it be a fancy recital at the county auditorium or playing the keyboard for my fourth grade class, I was always nervous before a public performance, butterflies in my tummy, shaking hands, thoughts of, What if I completely forget … Continue reading
