The sustain or damper pedal is a fun addition to piano playing. Commonly referred to my students as “the brakes”, the pedal mixes the colours of the notes being played as long as the pianist holds it down with their right foot. Quick Facts about the Pedal The sustain pedal is great for: Continuing the …
The most common bad habit I see in piano students is the desire to rush through the notes. They play as though the goal is to reach the end. Like I previously discussed, music is about the process, not the product. Although, I can understand why the students feel this way. In our lessons, we move …
As a piano teacher, we only have 30/45/60 minutes with each student in a week. Therefore, it is quite important for us to be able to fit as much musical knowledge into the lesson as possible. Of course, children often have other plans for the lesson. Even the most mature students get distracted, or has …
“Practice Makes Perfect!” That is a phrase I heard many times in my past. That is a phrase I lived by when pursuing my higher education in music. It’s a phrase I threw out at my students to encourage them to aim for higher and better. Now, I have a different opinion on it. While …
Hi Everyone, Today I will reviewing the article “Music Lessons Teach Discipline and Dedication” by Top Ten Reviews. This article details why piano lessons may have a positive effect towards children’s views on discipline and dedication. Dedication of Piano Practice The article states that in order to improve at any skill, a person must commit to …
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