Category: Piano Learning
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How to Practise Successfully
Please note: The following material was written by Martha Beth Lewis, Ph.D. This is not brain surgery! First of all, bear in mind that piano study isn’t brain surgery. Your patient isn’t going to die if you make an error. In fact, you can make as many errors as you like: they are…
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Is it Damaging to Start Lessons on an Electronic Keyboard?
Please note: The following material was written by Martha Beth Lewis, Ph.D. Short answer: no. Not to -start-. Not for a month or two. And now for the long answer! First of all, what do you mean by electronic keyboard? Is this a digital piano (such as a Korg, Roland, or Yamaha)? Or…
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Renting or buying a piano
Please note: The following material was written by Martha Beth Lewis, Ph.D. The cost of purchasing a piano is the primary incentive to rent. In fact, it is the most common reason to rent, especially for a beginning student. Note, however, that there will be other expenses beyond the monthly fee. You will…
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Tips for Adult Piano Students
Please note: The following material was taken from http://pianoeducation.org/pnotlife.html#Adult . Most adult students are taking lessons because they want to enrich their lives, attain a personal goal, or perhaps fulfill a long-held dream. A lot of students do it for rest, relaxation and therapy from a stressful job. The result is that most adult…
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My Kid Wants to Quit Piano!?!?
Please note: The following material was taken from http://pianoeducation.org/pnotchld.html#Quit%20Piano . It’s very common for kids, usually about the time they reach the secondary school years, to begin to temporarily lose interest in their piano lessons. If they are allowed to quit lessons, they usually regret it in later years. It is possible to get…
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Suggested Practice Techniques
Please note: The following material was taken from – http://pianoeducation.org/pnotchld.html#Practice%20Techniques . HOW OFTEN AND HOW LONG SHOULD I PRACTICE? Practicing needs are different for each student, but a good starting goal is 30 minutes a day. You may wish to split the time up into 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes…
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How to Help Your Child Practice at Home
Please note: The following material was written by Martha Beth Lewis, Ph.D. The most important part of music study takes place at home, not at the lesson. At home, the student tries out new ideas, plays his assignment as specified, and has fun experimenting. Note: I am going to use practice here because…
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How Parents Can Help the Teacher
Please note: The following material was written by Martha Beth Lewis, Ph.D. When your child begins lessons, the child does the piano-playing, but -you- make a commitment of time, energy, and money. Here are some tips which will help you realize the greatest reward from your investment. Find the Best Teacher You Can…
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Parental Roles
Please note: The following material was taken from – http://pianoeducation.org/pnotchld.html#Parent . Many successful musicians regard their parents’ influence and inspiration as the most important in sparking their own interest in serious music. Whether or not your child makes a career of music, your efforts in bringing the world of music to your child will…
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Some Common Misconceptions About Piano Lessons
Please note: The following material was taken from http://pianoeducation.org/pnolsmis.html . Starting Lessons “You only need lessons if you want to play the classics.” Learning piano is a lot more than just being able to “plunk out” a few tunes. If you’re going to carry any skills over to other music, no matter the type, you’ll need…
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