In the last three weeks, we debunked three popular myths that stop beginner pianists from growing and achieving their goals. These are: Myth #1: You must always start with sight-reading music. Myth #2: You can only play nursery songs before you can play the songs you love. Myth #3: You must know music theory. And […]
Over the last two weeks, we’ve busted two popular piano myths: Myth #1: You must always start with sight-reading music. Myth #2: You can only play nursery songs before you can play the songs you love. After breaking down those myths, I hope you can see that learning to play the piano doesn’t have to […]
Last week, we busted Myth #1: Sight Reading – you don’t need it in order to learn to play piano! Many beginner pianists are relieved to hear they don’t have to learn to sight read, and then follow up with this question: “But then how do I learn? Do I just keep playing children’s songs?” […]
Learning to play the piano is a life giving and life changing experience…for some… Many students quit too soon, even if they started out enthusiastically.Some could even go on to play the piano professionally, if only they had kept at it. Why do so many give up if piano is their passion, to begin with? […]
When learned properly, playing the piano can be a very rewarding skill. It causes joy, fun, creative expression, and, most importantly, an impact on others’ lives. This skill, however, requires the development of certain basic concepts right from the start to make the most progress. Missing out on these fundamentals can lead to long-term problems […]
Having trouble coordinating your left and right hands on the piano? Cheer up! Remember, you’re not alone! Even the world’s greatest pianists were once in your shoes. Playing the piano with both hands at the same time is certainly challenging – at least at first. This is because our hands tend to mirror each other’s movements. […]
I had a clear vision in mind: Trains. A big railyard full of abandoned boxcars, graffiti, and tracks heading in every direction. I could see it in my head so clearly. When thinking about “WayMaker”, I didn’t see quaint pastel shops and blossoming trees that were all around me in Petoskey, MI. I saw dirty, […]
