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 to Encourage your Kid to Play in a Recital
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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 »
7 Things All Musicians New to Chicago Should Know
The characteristics that make this city so great for musicians — it’s huge, multifarious, and full of opportunity– can also make it a tad overwhelming. That’s why we… Read more »
Let’s Sing About National Arts in Education Week!
We at Piano Power have always been proponents of Arts Education at school, home, and beyond. National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 9-15) is the perfect time to… Read more »
How to Effectively Restart Music Lessons After Summer
Just like starting school after summer break, restarting music lessons after summer requires a little adjusting. Even for students who remained in lessons, practice may have lagged because… Read more »
The Priceless Quality I Look For in a Music Teacher
By Abraham Levitan Since starting Piano Power in 2007 I’ve interviewed hundreds of would-be teachers. I’ve hired a small percentage of them. Over the course of a decade… Read more »
17 Things Every Parent Should Know About Music Practice
The topic of music practice never gets old! Even after your kid has taken lessons for years, new challenges arise with the fluctuations of childhood and adolescence. We… Read more »
