Few people would argue with the statement that “piano lessons are good for you”. A quick ChatGPT check confirms that Piano lessons are good for you because they: Strengthen the …
In defense of the parent who says “We just want to try lessons, and see if she likes it.”
Many children request piano lessons, because their best friend takes lessons and if their best friend takes lessons then lessons must be cool. Parents explain “you’ll have to practice!” and …
Enthusiasm
Some parents assume that it is normal and to be expected for children not to like lessons because *they* grew up with the idea that learning is supposed to be …
General Practitioner vs. Specialist
Every pre-college piano teacher—whether they say it or not—has a specialty. Some of us are generalists, but most of us develop particular strengths and preferences over time and have a …
Shrinking the Gap Between Practice and Performance
The following article was found on Violinist.com “Why can’t I play as well in performance, as I do in the practice room?” Many people find themselves in that situation, and …
A well-insulated house
A few weeks ago, Mark and I finally fulfilled a longtime dream — we had solar panels installed. One of the perks is that we can now see on the …
thou shalt
In an article in the October 2006 issue of Clavier, Greg Brown says the goal of The 5 Browns is to relax some of the formality of concert etiquette that might discourage …
For all the HSP’s out there
With love.
Diamonds are formed under pressure
. “Diamonds are formed under pressure.” And bread dough rises when you let it rest. “The same boiling water that softens the potato will harden the egg.” We are all …
Changing Teachers
During the first couple weeks with a new transfer student, they will often exclaim when I say or demonstrate something, “Wow – I didn’t know that! My old teacher never …