If you are between 18 and 100 and are looking into taking piano lessons as an absolute beginner, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve made the first step to starting this wonderful musical journey with a magical and (literally) majestic instrument. I am certainly biased here, being a classically trained pianist for so many years. I basically live, breathe… Continue reading To Adult Piano Beginners
Since I have started teaching in town, I’ve gotten a lot of questions from new/potential students and their parents about my lessons. For that I am thankful. First off, I apologize sincerely if I haven’t replied as quickly as I would’ve wanted to to your lesson enquiries here on the site. Again, you can email… Continue reading Piano Learning and Practice
I believe everyone likes music. Everyone listens to some kind of music, whether it be pop music (western or local), R&B, rock, electronic, blues, folk, country, band, classical, world, jazz… Or you simply listen to some good music regardless of what genre the music is – the most important element in music is that you… Continue reading Music is for healing
I always get asked about how much time a student should spend on practice. For me, I understand the busy schedule of a kid /adult, and frankly, I do not expect anyone to spend lots of time only at the piano as there are just so many things to do every day! Also, I am… Continue reading Practice Guide for Piano Beginners
How do we practice effectively to improve our piano playing and perform well in concerts and exams? Here is a simple guideline anyone can follow in every piano practice session. Five Steps To Effective Piano Practice 1. Tone Tone is the quality of sound, which is different from the volume of sound (when we talk… Continue reading Five Steps to Effective Piano Practice
I often receive enquiries and questions from readers and potential students about piano lessons, piano technique, examination preparation and even topics not related to piano (but music-related). I have taken in students not only locally but also those whose families are relocated from abroad. I have taken up the offers to record for other musicians… Continue reading The Benefits of Piano Lessons
Supplementary To “Do your kids like playing the piano?” I found this wonderful website while doing research on my piano method books. The Piano Education Page website link: http://pianoeducation.org/ It has a lot of useful information regarding piano methods, lessons, and practice. Parents who wish to understand and help their children who seem to have… Continue reading How Can You Help Your Kids To Like Playing The Piano (Again)?