Avery’s Q&A How old are you, and how long have you taken piano lessons? I’m almost 12, and I’ve been taking piano for just over three years. What… Read more »
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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 »
Our Teachers’ Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs
Whether or not you like– or even celebrate– Christmas, you’ve gotta admit that it inspires some great tunes. A powerful genre, Christmas music evokes strong feelings and memories-… 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 »
14 Fun Halloween Songs to Learn This Year!
It’s that creepy crawly time of year again, and we don’t know about you, but we think nothing says Halloween like a good–but ghoulish!–new song to learn on… Read more »
