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Top Songs for Beginners to Learn on the Piano

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 […]

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Five Must-Have Keyboard Accessories

There are no two ways about it – if you’re a keyboard player, you’re going to need keyboard accessories. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a wet behind the ears novice or Elton John pleasing a massive crowd at Caesar’s Palace. Accessories for the keyboard are a must-have. Keyboard accessories will nix your worries about disturbing […]

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5 (More) Foundations Devoted to Music Education

DIY Quick Fix Repairs for the Piano

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 […]

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What Are the Best Methods for Teaching the Piano?

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 […]

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Tips for Keeping a Piano in Great Shape

Tips for Keeping a Piano in Great Shape

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 […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right Piano Bench

Piano Teaching Tips from Martha Mier

I have always loved the cool sounds of jazz or blues music. My Jazz, Rags & Blues series has been very popular with today’s young piano students. Many piano teachers have told me that these books have prevented “drop-outs” in their studios. Their students would be losing interest, but when given a jazz book, their […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right Piano Bench

Tips for Choosing the Right Piano Bench

When you’re first starting out on the piano, in addition to purchasing the actual piano and finding the right teacher, finding the right piano bench is key. Not only will a good piano bench ensure you enjoy your time spent behind the piano, but it’ll make playing the piano more comfortable, regardless of your competency. […]

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Pianos vs. Keyboards: What Does Your Child Need?

Pianos vs. Keyboards: What Does Your Child Need?

  Piano lessons are a great investment in your child’s future, but what if you don’t already own a piano? Is purchasing a brand new piano really necessary for your child’s success in music, or will a smaller, cheaper, and more manageable keyboard do the trick? Although a piano and keyboard may look similar to […]

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Keyboard Buyers Guide

The Key Points of Keyboards Keyboards come in many shapes and sizes, with lots of different features and options… so when you’re buying for the first time, it can be a real challenge to sort through it all. The good news is that it’s not as tough as it seems at first glance. By understanding […]

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