Resources about Pianos and Music
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Posted by Karen Berger Aug 14, 2009 |
Thinking about music lessons for you or your child? Wondering whether to buy a piano or a digital keyboard? The following articles give you straight talk from a music teacher (that would be me).
Coping With Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety: Overcoming the Fear of Performing Music in Public
Stage fright and performance anxiety are part of performing music, but they can be overcome. Adequate practice, rehearsals and experience help musicians cope with nerves. more...
Strategies for practicing piano include using a metronome, dividing difficult sections into smaller chunks, playing with hands apart, and playing at different tempos. more...
How much to practice is only part of successful piano lessons. As important is knowing how to practice. Learning piano requires developing mindful practice skills. more...
By communicating with teachers and listening, even parents who known nothing about music can help their children learn piano and develop good practice habits. more...
Piano Lessons Practice Guidelines: How Much Practice is Required to Learn Piano at Different Levels?
Different amounts of practice time are required to learn piano at various ages and levels. Recommendations also depend on the student's ambition and repertoire. more...
Sep 17, 2009
A regular practice routine and following the teacher's practice time requirements help students learn a musical instrument. Variables include age, level, and instrument. more...
Not all parents can teach music to homeschoolers, but they can help. Work with music teachers to design a creative music education curriculum with other families. more...
The real work of learning piano takes plaice at home. The right digital keyboard or acoustic piano and an uninterrupted practice space lead to successful piano lessons. more...
Aug 13, 2009
Parents of young children can choose between group and private piano lessons. Group lessons focus on fun and ensemble skills; private lessons offer individual attention. more...
Aug 5, 2009
If a child has interest and aptitude, if a piano teacher has enthusiasm, and if parents buy the right piano or keyboard, even a pre-schooler can begin to learn piano. more...
Jul 19, 2009
The traditional acoustic piano offers touch and tone unmatched by any digital keyboard. The electronic piano is less expensive, portable and versatile. Which is better? more...
Group lessons in piano can offer an enjoyable introduction to children who are not yet old enough to take private music lessons. Here's what makes group lessons work. more...
Aug 7, 2009
Programs such as Kindermusik, Musicgarten, Music for Young Children, and others offer group music classes for school children, preschoolers, toddlers, and even infants. more...
Jul 20, 2009
Digital pianos give classical pianists and piano students the ability to practice in the middle of the night, experiment with sound, compose, and record themselves. more...