I belong to a large community of Piano Teachers. Recently, one of them shared something that received a HUGE community response. They said: "I'm so glad my parents wouldn't let me…
Common Piano Pedal Mistakes Even though all three piano pedals do something different, most pianists use just one: the sustain pedal, also called the damper pedal. This pedal makes the…
50 Life Lessons I Learned in Piano Lessons A lifetime of studying piano has taught me a lot more than just music. In some very meaningful ways, piano lessons have…
As a piano teacher, I know it's always fun to learn holiday music. However, Christmas seems to have a fair monopoly on that. So I recently wrote/arranged a bunch of…
A common question I hear from my piano students is, "How important is piano fingering?" Take it from an experienced pianist, performer, and teacher: piano fingering is EXTREMELY important! Here…
I have heard this question many times, and in most cases, I feel that the best age to begin piano lessons is age 5-6 (or later). Most children in the…
While a lot of piano teachers offer group lessons, I only teach private piano lessons. Now, group lessons do have their benefits. They're often cheaper for students, more profitable for the…
