Music Lessons – How Much Talent Do You Need To Learn Music?

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How much talent do you need to learn music? It’s a question that I have been asked hundreds of times. The idea that one needs to possess a high level of talent can have a huge impact on whether or not that person chooses to study music. This thought also influences the decision on whether […]

Why We Love The Piano (And You Might, Too!)

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Those who professionally learn piano know that it is not any easy instrument to master nor to comprehend. With 88 keys and the maximum range of pitches, playing the piano is a miracle of hand-eye coordination, tune sense, and memory. However, this imposing instrument also has several quirky facts associated with it. Read on, and […]

Music Lessons – Scientists understand why your parents were right all along

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The next time your kid becomes agitated or throws a tantrum because they want to play their favorite video game instead of participating in that family outing, try sending them to piano lessons instead of their room. Scientists have now found a direct correlation between studying music and the emotional and behavioral maturation in children. […]

Leonardo da Vinci’s Bizarre Piano-Cello Combo is Finally a Hit – 5 Centuries Later!

Leonardo da Vinci was recently confused with Leonardo DiCaprio on national TV. Fox News anchor Shepard Smith made a little bit of a news faux pas earlier this week, mixing up Leonardo da Vinci and Leonardo DiCaprio. Smith credited DiCaprio, not da Vinci, as the painter of the Mona Lisa during a segment about the […]

72 Killer Resources for 5 Essential Keys to Great Piano Posture

By Emilee Tran Have you ever observed your favorite pianists, noticed their postures and how they seem to play with ease at all times? Piano playing is an art. To achieve beautiful sound and good technique, you need to find the place that allows you to feel good at the instrument and enjoy your practice. In […]

An Intro into the World of Pianos – Types, Designs, Sizes

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Whether it classical jazz, soulful blues, or even mainstream rock, the piano transcends the seventeenth century time frame it was invented in and remains one of the most popular musical instruments ever played. Over the course of time, however, many versions of the same instrument have been designed and used. Of course, this means that […]

How Piano Lessons can Benefit Emotional Health and Mental Capacity in Children

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Piano lessons are not only about giving children the opportunity to learn about music, but recent research has proven that learning how to play piano has an intense impact on a child’s brain and provides them with a number of benefits which would last their lifetime. Music education can increase the chances of success in a […]

7 Ways To Keep Your Teenage Piano Students Interested

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Any piano teacher with young students can tell you how challenging it is to retain their teenage students. Kids always seem to be fully engaged when they are younger, but this quickly changes when they hit their teenage years. There’s a whole lot of reasons why this occurs, as discussed by Alejandro Cremaschi: Premature lesson […]

8 Interesting Facts About Beethoven You Probably Don’t Know

17th December was marked as Beethoven’s anniversary. In keeping with the celebrations, we’ve done some research and come up with 8 interesting facts about Beethoven you probably don’t know: 1. No one is really sure about Beethoven’s birth date Although we celebrate 17th December as his birthday, it was actually the day of his baptism. […]

5 Bad Habits You Need To Kick To Become a Piano Pro

Bad habits when playing piano slow your piano progress significantly. Unfortunately, they are also all too easy to pick up. They’re even easier to pick up when you’re teaching yourself because there’s no professional to spot them and help you get rid of them, or even prevent them altogether. Here are five of the worst […]

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