4 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Practice Piano

A lot of times as a parent, you don’t start your children in piano lessons, because you might be afraid of not knowing how to help your child to practice.  It’s honestly just fear of the unknown.  When you enrolled your child in soccer, ballet, or art lessons, you probably didn’t quite know what to […]

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How to Decide If Your Child Should Learn Piano

Are you trying to decide if your child should learn piano and you just don’t know whether to move forward or not?  Well, there are two ways families get to the point of deciding whether or not your child should learn piano.  It’s either your decision or your child’s.  Yep, that’s it!  Don’t focus so […]

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Why to Begin Piano Before Another Instrument

If you’ve wondered why to begin piano before another instrument, than this blog post will break down the reasons why it’s a great instrument to start on.  Your child may have said they want to learn drums, guitar, or another instrument, and if so, then do that!   But, I still have my reasons for thinking […]

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Music Can Be Taught Differently By Using Tonara

Teaching music, whether privately or in person, is such a rewarding experience.  But sometimes, do you ever wish things could be just a bit easier?  Do you wish there was a better way to track your students progress and to assess them?  Or, maybe you’re a general music teacher who might also teach private lessons […]

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Is My Child Ready for Piano Lessons

You may have wondered when to start piano lessons for your child.  This is a question I have been asked as a piano teacher several times.  It is completely normal to wonder if your child is ready to begin piano lessons.  There are several factors that go into this decision, and all the advice I […]

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How to read a piano chord chart

How to Read a Piano Chord Chart

Maybe you have looked at a chord chart and have no idea what those letters mean.  Or maybe you’re like me and learned to read music, but have no idea how to read a piano chord chart.  Well, I want to give you some helpful pointers to help your budding musician, or yourself, get started.  […]

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A Guide For Selecting The Best Piano For Your Child

A Guide for Selecting the Best Piano for Your Child

This is a guest post written by our friends over at AudioMastered.com, where they are just as passionate about helping musicians as we are.   Buying a piano for your child can be intimidating if you don’t have a musical background. How much should I spend? What size of piano should I buy? What is […]

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How to Learn Piano as an Adult

Many adults regret not learning piano as a child.  I have heard many comments like “I regret not sticking with it” or “I just don’t think I will be able to learn how to play now”.  I am here to tell you that it is never too late to learn how to play piano.  If […]

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How to Help Your Child Practice Music

How to Help Your Child Practice Music

It can be difficult for some parents to help their child develop as a musician.  Some parents grew up taking music lessons or classes and others never played anything besides rhythm sticks.  As intimidating as it may seem, you are more than capable of helping your child who is involved in music.  These tips will […]

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