31 Real Ways to Motivate Piano Students to Practice
I have been fairly disappointed with just how much “fluff” I have found on the internet when it comes to motivating kids to practice. I want a list of ideas that really work. I read through dozens and dozens of articles, and I have ready about six books...
Teaching Yourself Piano: Your Complete Guide
You have interest in piano but don’t quite want to commit to official lessons as of right now. I get it! I have taught piano for many years and I will share a little secret with you: the majority of learning the piano is self-taught! You can teach yourself the...
What to Look For When Choosing a Piano Teacher
Wondering what pitfalls to avoid when choosing a piano teacher? Before investing your resources of time and money into a piano teacher, look for these things first. What to look for when choosing a piano teacher: Price: is it affordable? Piano lessons can continue...
What is the Best Time of Day to Practice Piano?
Since practicing is the key ingredient to your skills and success in piano, it is definitely worth considering the best time of day to practice. So, what is the best time of day to practice piano? The best time of day to practice the piano is usually first thing in...
A Piano Teacher’s Music Theory List: What Students Must Know
All piano students should know these basic music theory concepts: Staff Awareness bass clef treble clef Note Names and Placement on the keyboard on the staff Basic Music Vocab measure bar lines, double bar lines repeat symbols slurs fermatas, etc. Basic Music...
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I’m Tel, piano teacher, piano blogger, and piano student. This resource is for you to get inspired with the best ideas for learning and teaching piano!