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6 Ways Piano Teachers Can Give Assignments To Students

In this article, we’ll explore six different ways that piano teachers can go about giving assignments to their students!

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10 Ways to Prepare Preschoolers for Piano Lessons

Even if they’re too young to start piano lessons, there are a variety of ways to get preschoolers excited and interested in music!

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The Best Age For Kids To Begin Piano Lessons

Have you been wondering if it’s the right time for your child to start taking piano lessons? Check out this advice from an experienced piano teacher!

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How to Use Chord Progression Formulas in Music

Learn to use chord progression formulas and interpret them for major keys and minor keys using our in-depth guide and video.

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The 3 Types of Minor Scales in Music

Learn more about minor scales in music: natural, harmonic, and melodic with tips on how to implement the minor scale into your sessions.

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Songwriting Tips From Producers Oak Felder and The Orphanage

We had the pleasure of talking to Oak Felder and The Oprhanage about “Sorry Not Sorry,” by Demi Lovato! And in our interview, Oak, Trevor, and Zaire shared their expertise and experiences from songwriting and music production.

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10 Tips for Singing and Playing an Instrument at the Same Time

So you know how to play an instrument, and you know how to sing. But doing them at the same time can get tricky. Suddenly, your guitar picking isn’t as clean, or your left and right hands are out of sync on the piano, or you can’t do

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Practice, Practice, Practice: How to Keep Yourself Motivated While Learning an Instrument

Learn how to keep yourself motivated while learning a new instrument or just practicing on one you’ve mastered. No matter the skill level, practice is vital.

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3 Secret Skills Musicians (Probably) Didn’t Even Know They Had

When you think of the skills that musicians have, you might think of something like excellent eye-hand coordination, a natural ability to hear and reproduce pitch, or the confidence to perform in front of large crowds. After all, these are skills musicians regularly use to hone their craft. But there

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What Do the 3 Pedals on a Piano Do?

One of the first questions people ask when they’re new to the piano is, “What do the pedals do?” It’s a great question!

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Note Beaming and Grouping in Music Theory

Not only are we going to cover how to beam notes together, but we’re going to dive into how to group those beamed notes and rhythms depending on the time signature!

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What Are Neapolitan Chords in Music Theory?

Read our guide on neapolitan chords in music theory, what they mean, functions, contexts, and samples to help you better understand and apply them.

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Complex Time Signatures, Song Forms, Pivot Chords & More: Your Music Theory Questions Answered

If there’s one thing musicians know, it’s that there is always more to learn when it comes to music theory. We asked you on social media to send in some of your music theory questions, and you sent in a lot. We’ve compiled a list of the

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Behind the Music: Game of Thrones

Learn what’s behind the music of Game of Thrones, one of the most popular shows in history with over 16 million viewers tuning into season 7’s premiere alone.

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What Are Time Signatures in Music? A Complete Guide

Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot along to a great song? Well, every time you’re tapping your foot or clapping your hands, you’re actually emphasizing the beat in the song!

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Piano Posture: Stay Injury Free with These Tips

Without the right piano posture, we can strain our bodies to the point of pain. Being mindful of posture can alleviate and prevent years of discomfort.

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The Power of Pop Music in Piano Lessons

The Power of Pop Music in Piano Lessons by Jennifer Eklund In the piano teaching world, pop music is often referred to as the dessert portion of a student’s musical menu, with more traditional pieces from the Western classical canon holding more nutritional value. I often hear teachers in

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Playing by Ear: 5 Reasons Why Reading Sheet Music Is Still Important

Musicians who play by ear are rarer than you’d think. While singers only ever sing one note at a time, instrumentalists must figure out chords and complex rhythms, which requires a very gifted ear. Of course, a few chosen musicians are blessed with perfect pitch, which makes figuring out

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Is It Too Late to Learn (Or Relearn) the Piano?

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Or, did you take lessons as a kid and wish you had stuck with it? Many of us are mesmerized by watching a pianist’s graceful hands whisk around the keys. The sound of the piano is universally loved because of its

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Test Yourself and See If You Have Perfect Pitch

If you aren’t familiar with the concept of “perfect pitch,” it is the ability to recognize the pitch of a note or to produce any given note without the benefit of a reference tone. As a very rare skill among musicians, it’s often referred to as a gift

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How to Help Your Students Fall in Love with Classical Piano

Classical music has a way of drawing people to the piano. Once a student experiences its beauty, its richness and its intricacies, it’s natural to want more. Classical music is challenging yet satisfying to learn. But, piano teachers are often faced with the challenge of how to find an

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6 Reasons Why You Need a Piano Teacher

We’re fortunate to live in a time where we have access to information that is literally at our fingertips any time we need it. With many excellent online resources for learning the piano available to us, it may seem like paying for and carving out the time for in-person piano lessons isn’t really ne

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Never Miss a Beat: How to Stay Healthy as a Musician

There’s no question as to whether or not musicians lead a busy lifestyle. With countless rehearsals, concerts, and practice sessions, it can be easy to let your health take a back seat. However, ignoring your health is only going to impact your abilities negatively. Not only will you lose

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How Much Should You Practice Your Instrument?

When it comes to practicing your instrument, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact time you should spend to reach your ultimate goal as a musician, or what effective practicing for musicians looks like. How long should you practice something a day? An hour? Two hours? Well, it depends!