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
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Great Tone On Your Trombone!
How To Get Great Tone on Trombone Every musician who is serious about making music seeks the “perfect tone,” but you may not know where to start if you’ve never had formal training. Here are some tips that apply to players of all levels. They can be helpful on any wind or brass instrument, but
How To Play Piano Without A Piano
Teaching piano lessons is something we are passionate about doing. But what if we don’t have a piano and it is lessons time? Here are a few alternatives that might work. A Trusty Keyboard First option, the good old keyboard! I know you might be thinking that some of the keyboards you see today are
Beginner Guitar Lessons – Have Fun First
Joe Faiella has just recently joined the LIYH team, and we are excited to have him. He is very successful as a guitar teacher. He knows that every student is different. They can either be beginners, semi-advanced, or can play but can’t read music. Right off the bat he assesses each of his students by
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
Orlando Guitar – Where And How To Get One!
How And Where To Buy A Guitar In Orlando Have you ever walked into a guitar store and realized you had no idea what you were looking for? It seems like there are thousands of guitars hanging on the wall. I spoke with gentleman at three different guitar stores in Orlando to see what advice
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass! What is the difference?
The four main string instruments of an orchestra are violin, viola, cello, and bass. All 4 are made from the same wood and have many of the same parts but there are more differences than there are similarities. Whether your 6th grader is trying to choose an instrument for her elective or you’re just curious
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
3 Secrets To Getting Your Kid To Practice Piano
Does this sound familiar? The piano teacher is coming in an hour and you’re pretty sure that kid has not played a note all week. You promise yourself you will make him sit down for piano practice next week. Even as you’re saying this you sigh, thinking of your packed schedule. Learning to play the piano