Practice Tip #5 — Watch them practice
If a piano student consistently returns to lessons unprepared it could be for many reasons. But one of the possibilities is that the student simply
February 2, 2024
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Practice Tip #4 – Take Time
Often students rush through playing their piece, rush through practicing, rush to get up from the keyboard when done performing or practicing, start playing as
January 30, 2024
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Practice Tip #3 — Short Attention Span
If you have a short attention span, then it is best to practice in very small chunks of time, multiple times. Set a very small immediate
January 29, 2024
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Practice Tip #2
Quality practicing is far superior to quantity (time) practicing! And one of the best ways to make progress during practice time is to have a
January 25, 2024
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Practice Tip #1
The best way for a student to learn how to practice effectively at home, is to practice practicing in the lesson! Before sending a student
January 24, 2024
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How often should I tune my piano?
This is an excellent question. If you have an acoustic piano it will need ongoing, regular tuning and maintenance to keep it working in tip-top
January 17, 2024
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Should I teach students who don’t have pianos?
This is an interesting question. Is it possible for a student to become proficient at an instrument that they don’t have access to on a
December 6, 2023
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Ways to Help Your Child
A child who is supported in his/her musical study will love to learn! There are many simple things that parents can do to help your
October 27, 2023
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When Money is Tight
“Dr. Clark believed passionately in the transformative power of music making in the life of every person – not just the young, not just the
October 25, 2023
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What is a Mordent (and other Dictionary term question you may have)?
There are a lot of musical terms in the musical language. As a pianist progresses through levels and engages with a variety of styles and
October 23, 2023
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