Successful Ideas to Motivate More Enthusiastic Piano Practice: Part 2

Successful Ideas to Motivate More Enthusiastic Piano Practice: Part 2

One of the most frequent questions I have been asked by parents is how to increase piano practice...

Successful Ideas to Motivate More Enthusiastic Piano Practice: Part 1

Successful Ideas to Motivate More Enthusiastic Piano Practice: Part 1

One of the most frequent questions I have been asked by parents is how to increase piano practice...

Better to read music instead of “playing by ear?”

Better to read music instead of “playing by ear?”

"Playing by ear” is the ability of a musician to reproduce music that has been heard but not seen in written form.

What is a successful way to relieve frustration for beginners learning piano  when playing hands together?

What is a successful way to relieve frustration for beginners learning piano when playing hands together?

A successful way to relieve frustration when playing hands together is for the student to recognize and understand why the confusion is happening.

Instructional Design Theory – Overview

Instructional Design Theory – Overview

The process of Instructional Design is to identify the end result and working backward, first identifying the prerequisites

Can I Use a Piano Keyboard for Successful Lessons

Can I Use a Piano Keyboard for Successful Lessons

You might have considered buying an piano keyboard as opposed to an acoustical (wooden) piano.

What’s the best age to begin piano lessons successfully?

What’s the best age to begin piano lessons successfully?

When thinking about music instruction, one important consideration for the young student is: "What is the best age to begin piano lessons to be most successful?"

How to Have Successful Piano Lessons for Young Students

How to Have Successful Piano Lessons for Young Students

This is the procedure for the first lesson which introduces the young student to the piano keyboard.