Jan 18, 2023 | Education
One of the most common comments I hear from adults of all ages is that it’s “too late” for them to begin learning piano; that you have to start as a child to be any good, and they’re much too old to even try. This is a sad misunderstanding that prevents...
Jan 12, 2023 | Education
As a piano teacher, the most common question I get from folks who are anxious to give their child(ren) a head start: is my child ready to start piano lessons? What’s the best age to start piano lessons for kids? Having music as a central part of your life...
Jan 8, 2023 | Education
I love practicing the piano, often for hours a time. I don’t say this to brag, but rather to point out that there are specific steps you can take to make practicing piano a joyful part of your day. I’ve practiced thousands of hours, in order to get my degree in piano...
Oct 28, 2022 | Education
So you have a piano that plays itself, thanks to a player system built by PianoDisc, and you want more music for it. The simplest solution — buying albums from PianoDisc’s Music Store for roughly $35 each — is an excellent one. But if you’d like to get something...
Jul 5, 2022 | Education
If you were to ask any random group of classical pianists which is their favorite composer’s music to play, it’s likely the majority of pianists will list a composer of the Romantic Era. Whether it’s Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann,...
Jun 29, 2021 | Education
Congratulations, you’ve decided to buy a piano! Now you just have to decide whether you want to go digital vs acoustic piano. Whether you’re looking to get into piano for the very first time or have been playing for some time, a piano purchase is a major decision. As...