Category Archives: Learning Piano

Unlocking the Groove: A Guide to Boogie-Woogie Piano Boogie-woogie piano, a high-energy style with roots in the late 19th century African American communities of the Southern United States, is all about rhythm and making people dance. It challenges pianists to a duel of athleticism and musicality, with the left hand laying down a relentless bass […]

Enhancing Your Piano Skills: A Comprehensive Guide Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pianist, there’s always room for improvement in your piano playing abilities. While mastering the piano for leisure may not demand rigorous training, honing fundamental skills can significantly enhance your ability to play your favorite pieces with ease and ensure long-term enjoyment […]

Launching a Career in Piano Instruction Embarking on a journey to teach piano offers a fulfilling opportunity to share your passion for music while establishing a profitable enterprise. Setting up a piano teaching studio demands careful planning and a commitment to adaptability. To excel as an instructor, it’s crucial to engage with your students personally, […]

How to Play “Heart and Soul” on the Piano “Heart and Soul,” a beloved melody, can be learned swiftly whether you’re playing solo or in a duet. This guide simplifies the process. Playing Solo                                            […]

A Guide to Piano Tuning for Beginners Tuning a piano is a nuanced process that demands a keen ear, meticulous attention, and patience, especially considering a piano harbors over 200 strings. This task, traditionally costing around $100 per session, can accumulate in expenses, hence the allure of self-tuning. Before embarking on this journey, understand that […]

Guide to Disassembling an Upright Piano Disassembling an upright piano can be a practical solution if you’re looking to dispose of it, as transporting a whole piano can be cumbersome. However, dismantling a piano is a one-way process that often damages its components, rendering it unusable. If you’re prepared for this, begin by dismantling the […]

Transforming Piano Pieces into Violin Scores: A Guide Adapting a piano composition for the violin can be a rewarding challenge for musicians looking to expand their repertoire or bring a new dimension to a beloved piano piece. Here’s how to transpose piano music into a violin-friendly format. Step-by-Step Process              […]

Understanding Piano Tablature: A Beginner’s Guide Piano tablature, commonly known as “tab,” offers a straightforward way of notating music using text characters, making it an appealing choice for sharing music digitally, especially among novices. Unlike traditional sheet music, piano tabs specify notes and their respective octaves on the keyboard, simplifying the learning process for new […]

Enhancing Piano Skills Through Sight Reading Mastering sight reading is essential for expanding your piano repertoire and skill set. This ability allows you to interpret and play a piece of music upon first glance at the sheet music. To excel in sight reading, familiarity with sheet music notation and basic music theory is crucial. By […]

Crafting Your Own Piano Composition Embracing the piano as a means of expression offers a fulfilling way to bring your musical ideas to life. Composing a song for the piano, while challenging and demanding patience, ultimately leads to a deeply rewarding experience. Igniting Your Creativity                      […]