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It takes time to master any skill, whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a new sport. Learning to play piano is no different. It takes time, effort and commitment to become a proficient pianist. How long it takes to achieve your goal depends on what you wish to achieve. If you’re interested in… Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become Good at Piano?

Sight-reading is an essential skill that all piano players must learn. Most pianists don’t have the opportunity or ability to memorise an entire piece of music, so it’s important to be able to play and read at the same time. Some beginner pianists can feel overwhelmed by the prospect of learning to sight read. However,… Continue reading Mastering Sight Reading

Learning to play piano for the first time can be a rewarding experience, but many beginners often report frustration and discouragement. Piano is not an easy instrument to play, and it’s only natural that new students will make a few mistakes here and there. Many beginning pianists tend to make the same mistakes when starting… Continue reading Common Piano Problems for Beginners

As any musician or music teacher can tell you, there are a huge range of benefits of learning music. Although it can be a tricky skill to pick up at first, the cognitive benefits are absolutely worth it. Scientists are becoming increasingly interested in how music can affect the brain, and recent research indicates there… Continue reading 4 Ways Learning Piano Benefits Your Brain

Upgrading Your Piano It’s easy to become attached to your old piano. Many musicians have a soft spot for the first piano they ever played and tend to hang on to it for years. While the nostalgia-value of an old instrument is nice, you may wish to upgrade your piano if you’ve outgrown it.

Piano Brands: A Beginner’s Guide If you’re new to the world of piano, it can be difficult to differentiate between all the different manufacturers. Even walking into your local piano showroom can be an overwhelming experience, with dozens of different brands and styles wherever you look. If you’re considering investing in a piano, it’s important… Continue reading Piano Brands: A Beginner’s Guide

Moving House? Consider Your Piano It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of moving house! However, it’s important you consider your piano. Pianos are delicate instruments with hundreds of moving parts, but they’re also extremely heavy! To ensure your beloved piano arrives at your new home in one piece, you’ll need to do… Continue reading Moving House? Consider Your Piano

Purchasing a Silent Piano A silent piano combines the feel and style of an acoustic instrument with the convenience of a digital piano. Silent pianos can be played with headphones, making them very useful for people who want to practise in private or without disturbing others. But silent pianos still look and feel exactly like… Continue reading Purchasing a Silent Piano

The Best Piano Tunes for Christmas If there’s something we all love about Christmas, it has to be the music. Everyone loves singing along to a Christmas carol or belting out their favourite festive song on the piano. If someone in your household plays the acoustic or electric piano, why not host a family Christmas… Continue reading The Best Piano Tunes for Christmas