So…what are you doing this summer? Summer camps, vacations, and trips to the beach aside, the season offers a great chance to really bond with your kid, and… Read more »
6 Reasons Why Summer Music Lessons with Your Kid Rules
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Moms Taking Music Lessons: How They Stay Calm, Cool, and Connected
When Gaea Gomez Fidler was a kid, she loved music, but she found her lessons boring. “I focused on getting things perfect for recitals, which I could never… Read more »
Why I Love Piano Power Recitals
by Abraham Levitan I’ve been hosting recitals since before Piano Power existed, when I was a twenty-something independent teacher whose primary focus was not screwing up. (In a… Read more »
Can I Take Piano Lessons Without a Piano?
Yes, you can take piano lessons without a piano! 1. Digital pianos are a great alternative to acoustic pianos. Unlike keyboards, they have fully weighted keys that provide… Read more »
16 Benefits of Playing an Instrument
Today we have a guest post from Mike Levitsky of DrumsandGuitar.com, a site that offers guitar and drum lessons, gear reviews, and other helpful music info. Written with… Read more »
Stories of Piano Power Parents Who Play in Recitals
Most of our students are kids, so our recital participants typically comprise the 18 and under set. However, there are a few brave, grown-up souls who place themselves… Read more »
8 Reasons You’ll Never Regret Taking Adult Music Lessons
Many folks take adult music lessons because they’re retired and have more time on their hands. That’s a great reason, but you don’t need all the time in… Read more »
How to Encourage your Kid to Play in a Recital
For most kids, learning to work with performance anxiety under the guidance of a great teacher can be a wonderful life lesson. But “learning life lessons” isn’t exactly… Read more »
How Music Improves the Life of Student with Alzheimer’s
Brigitte Matsoukas was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease ten years ago. Earlier this year she suffered multiple strokes that left her aphasic — unable to talk. But that hasn’t… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Performance Anxiety
Whether you’re playing for a room of one or 1,000, performance anxiety can be powerful– even debilitating. This week’s guest post from piano teacher James Barnett of MGR… Read more »
How to Create the Space for Amazing Music Practice
Whether you’re new to lessons or a veteran, the quality and condition of your music practice space and time matters. Even if your options are limited— the piano… Read more »
How to Improve your Guitar Practice – 5 Quick Tips
All guitarists know that practice is key. But what should you prioritize during your guitar practice? Today’s guest post by guitarist Kristal Bean of Events in Demand offers… Read more »
