March 24, 2019
I am a classically-trained pianist who had “traditional piano lessons” growing up. I majored in piano, received a Master’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy, and then began teaching my own students. Like many teachers I meet, I started teaching the way I had been taught: the same basic lesson format, similar repertoire, and “classical goals” for […]
January 25, 2019
Having a piano in the house is the ultimate symbol of class and sophistication, not to mention, it fills the home with music and really brings people together. Of course, buying a piano is not something that most people do on a whim. Pianos are complex instruments and, as such, have a fairly high price […]
January 22, 2019
Whether you’re a cost-conscious parent or don’t have the space for a grand piano, sometimes a digital piano just makes more sense. Far cheaper than an acoustic piano and much lighter, too, a digital piano is an electronic solution that will never go out of tune. Due to the wide range of functions and features […]
October 4, 2018
Contrary to popular opinion, learning to play the piano does not have to boring! When you discover just the right music that can inspire you those daunting hours spent practicing can fly by, leaving you feeling energized and accomplished. Discover new genres by thinking outside the dry and dreary usuals. Finding a new piece to […]
September 21, 2018
Derek Linzy, a piano and guitar teacher at the Music & Arts in Conyers, Georgia, sat down with the Music & Arts team to talk about piano techniques and fundamentals for beginners. Derek has worked in the music industry over a 15 year span, and in that time has worked as an audio engineer for […]
May 4, 2018
As an aspiring pianist, one of the best ways to improve your craft is by listening to those who excel at the piano play and perform. While not all students have the time or the opportunity to check out a performance by their local philharmonic or orchestra, nearly all of us have access to the […]
June 30, 2017
Owning a piano is a big responsibility. Pianos are expensive, take up a lot of space, and require a great deal of maintenance to preserve the quality of sound the instrument produces as well as the overall appearance. All of this means that, in addition to the cost of purchasing the piano, you’ll have to […]
June 9, 2017
Selecting the best piano teaching method can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a brand new piano teacher. There are as many methods as there are piano teachers to teach them, but for the sake of this article we’ll cover the most popular. Some piano teachers stick with one method throughout the course of […]
May 19, 2017
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in piano lessons or are taking lessons yourself, a piano is an investment in your future. It can bring you and your family a lifetime of music and, if properly maintained, can be passed down from generation to generation. Just as you keep your car and home maintained, the […]
April 6, 2017
As a piano teacher, it can be hard to learn new teaching methods, stay creative in the classroom, or find ways to earn more money–especially when you’re also tasked with finding new students and keeping your current students enrolled in lessons. Sure, you can join teaching organizations, visit message boards, and head to monthly meet-ups, […]
