As a new pianist, you may be wondering whether you should purchase a piano or keyboard. You can certainly learn on either, as the keys and notes are same! However, there are significant difference that you may not be aware of as a new player. There are also many options for types of pianos or keyboards. The Basics What is the difference between a piano and a keyboard? What are the different types of each instrument? Acoustic Piano Did…
When looking for a piano teacher, so frequently the question top of mind is the price or the lesson rate. Understandable, particularly if you have more than one child or you’re seeking lessons for both you and your child. Your budget can only handle so much, right? We’ve also been in a tough economy for a while and every dollar in the budget counts. How to Determine the Value of Piano Lessons “You get what you pay for.” We…
Does this sound like you: interested in getting into piano for a long time, debating whether or not to take lessons and asking yourself “am I teachable?” Or maybe you’re a parent and your child has been asking for lessons but you’re worried it’s “just a phase.” First things first, you or your child inherently holds the potential to be taught: the first requirement of becoming a musician is the desire, or passion, to become a musician. If you didn’t have that,…
Have you “always wanted to play piano” but never had the opportunity as a child? Or have you just been too busy with responsibilities as an adult or parent to take the time for yourself? Are you afraid you might be unteachable? Or – the worst – you took lessons as child and quit because your teacher was too unpleasant or you were just too impatient? It’s never too late to learn an instrument. And in addition to picking up that…
Has your child been showing an interest in piano or another instrument? In addition to the enjoyment you both will receive from filling your home with music, there are many other benefits of learning to play the piano. Private piano lessons will… 1. Boost your child’s creative intelligence. Music education has been shown to improve spatial intelligence. Spatial intelligence helps us visualize and understand how things work together – a skill critical in careers such as architecture, engineering, math, and computer science. Piano lessons provide an opportunity for…
Every day, science continues to take on increasingly more significant roles in our society. Scientific literacy and creativity are essential for: Making advances in medicine to improve quality of life and reducing surgical risks, Finding solutions to environmental issues, Developing better ways to grow food for a stable food supply, Stimulating the economy through the creation of new technology, Maintaining strength as a world power through increasing our scientific knowledge relative to other nations However, we are having a difficult time…