When I began learning piano 17 years ago, I had no intention of becoming a piano teacher. Of course, I was 7 at the time and was making no decisions on my career at that age. Today, teaching piano and studying piano pedagogy and music education has become my everyday life. So why the change? …
One of my pet peeves that a beginning student can do, is rushing ahead during parts that they find easy to play, and struggling to keep up with that set rhythm during the more difficult parts. Overall, the results not only show a lack of mindful practicing that hinders progress, but will hinder the student …
Many students and parents can testify to my singing in piano lessons. I exaggerate beyond my actual natural talent to sing, to make points about phrasing, and rhythm, and mood. Actually, every music teacher I’ve had did this. In University, they encouraged it strongly, even though most of us were not voice majors. They do …
During piano lessons at EN Music Studio, I often incorporate composition/notation exercises for my students. While playing the piano is the skill of interpreting the music, composition is the skill of creating the music. Playing the piano can be compared to reading a story, while composing can be compared to writing the story. Just like …
This article on how musicians should practice captured my attention the other day. For those who love podcasts as much as I do, check this podcast with the writer of the article, Dr. Christine Carter, interviewed by Andrea from TeachPianoToday. What are we talking about? More often than not, musicians (me included!) find that after …
