Thank you Victoria It has been 3 months since I announced and executed my move from Victoria to Richmond. When I first moved to Victoria for my education, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful scenery, and the spirit of the city. Never did I think in the beginning of my journey here, that …
Summer slide describes the tendency of students to lose learning gains during the summer break. This generally refers to school students, and their reading abilities. It is estimated that students in low-income families fall behind, on average, 2 months behind on their reading. While 2 months of no reading may seem insignificant, research shows that …
As a piano teacher, I often wonder why piano students quit. Of course, most will stop taking lessons eventually in their life, so this blog will focus on students who quit after 3 years or less. While every situation is unique, there are some patterns on why students stop playing piano. In a podcast, Andrea from Teach …
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 …
