The piano is a complex instrument to learn because there are so many aspects to think about from the beginning. A good teacher will make or break your experience but unfortunately prospective students don’t often take the time to select a suitable tutor; many seem to sign up for lessons with the first one they…
Tag: Music Education
Coaxing the fourth and fifth fingers into action
‘My little finger just won’t work on its own’ How often have I heard this phrase from disgruntled piano students? Too often is the answer. Pupils invariably spend so much time focusing on and looking at the music on the desk, that they forget all about posture and technique. One of the major technical obstacles…
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 27
Today’s video-blog focuses on note learning and the note patterns on the stave.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 22
Video blog 22 explores whether or not parents should accompany their small children to piano lessons.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 21
Today’s video blog focuses on sight-singing.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 20
Video blog number 20 examines sight-reading.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 19
I have blogged about scales before because they are such an important element in playing the piano. Vlog 19 offers a few more tips and reasons why scales will only benefit your piano playing.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 18
‘Vlog’ number 18 in my series examines fingering and note patterns.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 17
Video blog number 17 focuses on the importance of playing both hands together from the start.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 16
Video blog number 16 focuses on note learning.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 15
‘Vlog’ 15 discusses movement at the piano.
The Piano Education Project: Vlog 14
This video blog (vlog 14) discusses piano progress.