So, you’re a fan of the piano. You like the way it looks and sounds but you’re too afraid to approach the task of learning how to play it. Read the rest of this entry »
There are basically two ways to learn to play piano: take private lessons from a local piano teacher or get a self study course and try to learn on your own. Although private lessons have remained the same, self study piano courses have taken to a whole new level, thanks to the advent of the Internet. The question is though: is an online piano course really for you? Read the rest of this entry »
Tip 1: The course must be reputable.
Make sure the course that you’re choosing is one that has a good reputation. Do a search on google or your favorite search engine and read reviews, feedback from other users and expert reviewers. You may also want to go to piano forums and post a question about the particular online piano course that you’re interested in. Find out how long they’ve been around and the satisfaction level of its past and current users. Read the rest of this entry »
Is it possible to learn to sound “modern†on the piano even if you’re a beginner? The answer is absolutely yes, but you must be willing to learn a little differently. You must learn about a method called the open position chord approach. Read the rest of this entry »
Does it take talent or years of practice to be able to improvise on the piano? Not at all. In fact you already know how to improvise. The key to improvisational freedom is open your mind to that possibility. Read the rest of this entry »