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The First Lesson: Names of the White Keys on the Piano
To begin the first lesson, I ask the student to identify a pattern on the piano. If he needs help, a good hint is to note the black keys. I have heard many good responses, but the response that I’m … Continue reading
False or Weak Praise
Q: I feel like I’m guilty of over-praising my child after he plays the piano at home. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but I don’t want to give him a false sense of victory, either. How can I … Continue reading
Auditions and Competitions
January is typically audition season for students who are applying for magnet programs. If you are concerned that your child is not yet ready for his audition, contact your local music teacher and request private lessons. Just a few hours … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Ozzy Osbourne
Singer, songwriter, and actor John Michael Osbourne, b. 1948 in Birmingham, England, has sold more than 100 million heavy metal albums, thus dubbing him the “Godfather of Heavy Metal.”
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Proper Piano Posture
Begin sitting on the piano bench only about the front edge or half of the bench, feet resting on the floor, and your knees lower than your hips. This form keeps pressure off of your lower back when you are … Continue reading
Piano and Musical Goals
You have decided that it’s time to begin piano lessons. Why? Do you have a relative or friend who also plays music and wish to play together? Perhaps you’d like to learn a few carols for Christmas. Do you have … Continue reading
A Good Piano Warm Up
Have you ever sat down at the piano to play a little bit to enjoy yourself but end up flubbing and tripping and mushing the tones together? You know that you know the music, so why does it happen? It … Continue reading
Reviewing Repertoire
Practicing piano as your child would during the lessons might become dull and monotonous, which I find ironic because piano is the opposite of monotone! Jokes aside, I will continue to beat the “3 minutes per year of age” drum, … Continue reading
How to Practice Piano Lessons
“What should she practice?” “How long should he practice?” These are common questions that parents have who are interested in their children’s piano lessons. A good rule of thumb for how long your child should practice piano lessons is 2 … Continue reading
How to Practice Chord Studies
Once your child has learned the “Chord Study” exercise in a few keys, he may want to do some experimenting, what I like to call “doodling.” That’s a good thing because it will develop his creative side while still following … Continue reading
