Are you trying to learn a new piece of music on the piano, and it seems like it’s taking forever? Would you like to know the fastest way to learn a new piece without making mistakes? Well, there is …
What is muscle memory and how can it help when learning to play the piano?
You may have heard the term ‘muscle memory’ and wondered what it means when learning to play the piano, and how important it is. To say that muscle memory, and the correct application of it, is …
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How many piano lessons do I need?
This is a tricky question to answer, and is something I get asked a lot when teaching piano. Especially when someone is starting out and they would like to have an idea of how long it will take to …
Musical misconceptions
I was talking to my wife the other day and we were discussing the topic of misconceptions, and how easy it is to misunderstand a situation or someone, or to judge them instantly without any thought …
The right way to practice piano
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, there is a right and wrong way to practice. The right way to practice is very simple – go slow! Now this may seem rather obvious and straight …
How important is it to practice scales when learning to play the piano?
I get asked this question a lot, and I always reply with the same answer – very! Scales might not be the most exciting things to play, but they are extremely important when it comes to learning the …
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