Students in Lessons (1)
My students are having fun playing together at the end of their lessons. It’s one of their favorite video game songs!
Student Performance (1)
My student Kieran plays Harry Potter’s Hedwig theme and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy in his school performance.
Creative Piano Program
Music making is all about being creative: creative learning, creative practice, creative writing, and creative teaching. In this Creative Piano Program, our focus would be in making our own music. It means we won’t be emphasising reading or repertoire playing. Instead, students learn to play, improvise and compose music using piano, keyboard and computer softwares.… Continue reading Creative Piano Program
Teaching Piano Beginners
Sometimes I get this shocking response from my students to why I teach “regular” piano beginners. “But you have all these credentials. Why would you teach us??” The real answer is, I love teaching piano to anyone who loves to learn to play the piano. It doesn’t matter if they are young or mature, beginners… Continue reading Teaching Piano Beginners
Music Reference Books
For those who are interested in learning more about piano playing, teaching or music learning, here is a short Selected Book List for your reading interest and pleasure: FOR SERIOUS PIANISTS AND PIANO TEACHERS PIANO HISTORY –Title: The New Grove: The PianoPublishing Information: W.W. Norton and Company, New York, London. PIANO TECHNIQUE –Title: On Piano… Continue reading Music Reference Books
What if you’re not good at piano?
I’m glad this title has caught your attention. You think you’re not good at piano playing, erh? But why? No one is born with doing anything good. Yes, it’s true, even for genius. Talented people actually put hard work into being great and maintaining their greatness. (gasp!) “But I am not talented.” Who says you… Continue reading What if you’re not good at piano?
Sharing is Caring
I just came back from a 10-day trip from Central America. It was exhausting, exciting, fun and fruitful. As much as I enjoy traveling and experiencing the world, I am glad to be back. It might seem odd to say this, but I enjoy working. I am happy to be reconnected with my students and… Continue reading Sharing is Caring
A Simple Guide to Piano Tuning
Recently I have a lot of people asked me about piano tuning, if I have any recommendation. Sadly, so far I haven’t gotten anyone great in town, but I’ll keep looking and let you all know if I’ve found one (fingers crossed!). Now, piano tuning is pretty straightforward when you find someone who is professional… Continue reading A Simple Guide to Piano Tuning
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Piano
It’s a big decision when it comes to buying your first piano. First off, CONGRATULATIONS! You’re about to own your very first piano. It’s very exciting. First thing when you consider buying a piano is, do you want to buy a new piano or a used piano? In my experience of buying pianos (yes plural… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Piano
Piano Playing Takes Time
If you have just started learning to play the piano, or you’re looking into signing up some piano lessons for your kids, please be patient with yourself and your kids, and know that- It takes time to learn to play the piano. (Or to play an instrument in general) It seems easier to play the… Continue reading Piano Playing Takes Time