Category Archives: Lessons

Parental Involvement During Lessons

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Marie

Q: What are some of your policies concerning parents’ sitting in on lessons? I understand that some teachers don’t mind having parents’ sitting in during the lesson, but other teachers find that it is distracting to students. A: I really … Continue reading →

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Music Theory: Second Inversion of a Minor Seventh Chord

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Marie

Some of our followers were curious to know more about this post. Our friendly teacher Mrs Marie has volunteered to deliver the information. This video may spark more questions about music theory, so please ask us!

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Piano Tutorial: “Water Lilies”

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Marie

The third piece in the Michael Aaron Piano Course, Grade 3, titled “Water Lilies,” is usually difficult for some students. Lots of things are going on in this piece: 1. Four flats make it a A-flat Major key signature. 2. … Continue reading →

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Using MusicTheory.net, Tutorial

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Marie

As a music teacher, I prefer that my students learn to identify each note on the page. Unfortunately, many students end up learning their piece of music by memorizing it, that is, from all the repetition. This is not a … Continue reading →

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Back to School Piano

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Marie

Back to School is the best time of year to start piano lessons. Many parents are apprehensive about signing their children up for lessons so early in the school year, but waiting for the children to get settled on a schedule … Continue reading →

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The Pink Panther, Part One

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Marie

Learn to play “The Pink Panther” with the help of this video. We demonstrate a few techniques and tips on reading music, especially the bass clef.

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Playing a C Major Scale

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Marie

Correctly playing a C Major Scale (or any scale) requires correct practice.  Our instructor Mrs Marie shows us how to manage a tricky, little part of the scale in this video.

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Montessori Piano Lessons

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Marie

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?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Marie

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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Summertime Piano Lessons

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Marie

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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