Debunking Reasons for Not Starting Drum Lessons I think most people can agree that the idea of being a drummer is super cool, but it’s still an instrument that lacks the same popularity in lessons and willingness to get started as—say—piano and guitar. Even culturally, I can say that as a musician, I know
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Accreditation & Adjudicated Piano Events – Getting Started
How to Get Started with Piano Accreditation Exams and Adjudicated Events This article is a student’s guide to pursuing standardized exams and festival events for piano accreditation. The goal of this article is to take the intimidation and mystery out of going for these achievements by explaining their benefit and ease of taking the
Bend Backwards To Teach Piano
Being Flexible and Thinking on Your Feet are Keys to Being a Good Piano Teacher As a piano teacher, having a curriculum you believe in is important to your teaching. Equally important is being able to see outside the box of that curriculum and think of a plan B when something might not be
The Saxophone Is Awesome
4 Reasons Why The Saxophone Is Awesome So, everyone wants to know what instrument that their child should learn when they have zero interest in the piano. I would have to say that the saxophone is one of the instruments that is overlooked when a student isn’t already in band. The saxophone is actually pretty
7 Highly Effective Habits for Guitar Lesson Practice
Learning to play guitar is rewarding and fun. It’s also a commitment, so developing effective practice habits can turn your commitment into a passion, a strong hobby, or even a career! When you are taking guitar lessons and working on what your teacher assigned, you consider the following recommendations to make the most out of
3 Reasons You Quit Piano Lessons
3 Shocking Reasons Why You Quit Piano That You Never Realized How many us can raise our hands and say “I wish I had continued learning to play the piano?” So why did you quit? These are three reasons why and it might surprise you to know it may have not been your fault you
How Do I Start Piano Lessons
This article details the considerations and steps to take in starting piano lessons. This how-to guide is for newcomers to the realm of music lessons who may not be sure how the process works or what to expect. For music lessons, the piano has always been a popular instrument, and it is quite common
First 3 Months Of Piano Lessons – A Teachers Guide
This article is for teachers of young beginners on piano who need lesson plan ideas. General thoughts included here work especially well for the first 3 months of study, which is when a routine and familiarity is established with the instrument. For young beginners, piano study is a great way to begin music lessons,
Why Piano Is Special
What’s So Special About The Piano? If you’re questioning which instrument to your son or daughter should play, this blog post is for you. Okay, so on stage, it’s a little cumbersome and as a performer, you can’t move around with it like you could a guitar or saxophone. But the piano has its own
Teaching Piano Voicing In Lessons
Piano Voicing Melodies – Tips and Tricks This article is for piano teachers who are helping students voice, or project, a melody against the harmony of a piece. Tips and tricks shared here are beneficial for a wide range of students starting with those who are beginning simple pieces with intervals played along with