Why am I such a mean teacher? One of my favorite things to do is have my students transpose small pieces and exercises into different keys. This is usually met with a fair amount of resistance. But, I insist, it is one of the BEST ways of really understanding the […]
In my last post I discussed feedback loops in piano playing and their importance in cultivating physical awareness.* Now I'll try to give you an idea of how you can employ these ideas in your practice.I know that the last post might seem like a lot of information to keep […]
In my first Piano for Adult Beginners post I listed several unique habits of successful piano students. In this post I’ll attempt to show how these habits can be used in practice. Habit: Successful Students are Ear Oriented Practice: Listen to recordings of what you are learning. Listen listen listen! […]
Something I’ve been noticing a lot recently is that people tend to mix up Practice Goals with Performing Goals. The goal in performing is to play the piece at the highest level possible. The goal in practicing is: to understand the piece as well as possible (including sound, theory, fingering, […]