Piano Tips & Tricks
Learn tons of valuable tips and tricks that will help you improve your piano skills and get the most from every minute you spend practicing.
Tips for Practicing Piano
There's a difference between practice and good practice. If you're not practicing effectively, you're wasting your time. Learn how to maximize the results you get from the time you spend practicing piano.
- Why Your Brain LOVES Daily Piano Practice
A peek inside all the neurosciency things that happen in your brain when you're learning and practicing piano. And how you can use use these “neurosciency things” to your advantage to get more results from less practice time. - 19 Piano Mistakes Adult Beginners Make All the Time (and How to Fix Them!)
There are some very common mistakes that almost all piano learners make. Learn what they are, and how to fix them! - Top 3 Tools Under $100 to Help You Dramatically Improve Your Piano Playing
Sometimes all it takes is a few inexpensive tools to make a huge difference in your piano practice. With these tools, your piano playing will get better in much less time! - Top 5 Tips to Successfully Practice Piano with a Metronome
No beginner loves practicing with a metronome — it's a tricky practice skill to master when you're just starting out. But it makes a huge difference in the results you get. Learn some tips to make it easier, and you'll see the results in no time!
Best Apps for Learning Piano
Find out about some great piano apps that can help you learn piano! Detailed reviews to help you decide which app is right for you!
- flowkey Review: An Excellent App for Learning Piano
In this review, find out everything you need to know about flowkey. How does flowkey work? What features does flowkey offer? How can you make the most of flowkey's amazing features so you so you can be successful learning piano?
Piano Buying Guide
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a piano. And if it's your first time, the options can feel overwhelming! Let's make it easy for you to find the best piano to meet your piano needs!
- How to Choose the Right Type of Piano for You!
What kind of piano should you buy? Do you need an acoustic piano? A digital piano? An electric keyboard? And what's the difference between them all anyway? - Understanding the Features of Digital Pianos and Electric Keyboards
It can be very overwhelming trying to shop for a new digital piano or electric keyboard. What do all the features mean, and how do you know which ones are important? - What to Look for When Buying a Used Acoustic Piano
Considering a used acoustic piano? How do you know if it's a great deal or a hunk of junk?
Mindset Tips for Piano
Sometimes we all get a little discouraged in our piano learning. Get some valuable insight to help you stay positive while you learn piano!
- Why Adult Piano Beginners Fail… and How You can Succeed Instead!
There is one main reason that many adult piano learners give up and quit piano. The good news is… all it takes is a bit of perspective to avoid this common pitfall! - 4 Mindset Shifts to Help You Learn Piano with More Joy, Satisfaction, and Success
Many people have some very rigid and old fashioned attitudes about piano. A few simple mindset shifts can help you free your mind so you can enjoy your piano learning a lot more!
Interviews with Piano Teachers
Find out what tips and tricks other piano teachers have to share!
- Interview with Doug Hanvey of Creative Keyboardist
In this interview, Doug shares his thoughts on many of the questions my readers often ask, and the struggles they often face! Find out more about Doug, what he offers through Creative Keyboardist, and some of his tips and encouragement for adult piano learners!
Need more practice composing and improvising your own music?
Get 7 daily improvisation rhythm challenges in the key of C major, so you can level up your skills with rhythm, chords, scales, lead sheets, and improvisation… all while developing your creativity and making your own music!
Did you know composing exercises can help you learn to read music?
Designed especially for adult learners, my workbook, Learn to Read Your Own Music Book 1 (available on Amazon), teaches about the music staff, rhythm, pitches, guide notes, and the intervallic approach to reading music.
It includes sample musical excerpts as well as simple composition exercises to help you use your creativity to practice applying the knowledge you've gained.
With this practice, you'll be able to read music with much more confidence!
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