Reading music is one of the most important skills to develop because it gives you independence! Learning to recognize notes means you are able to access anything that interests you, immediately, without the need for an ‘interpreter’ or teacher. This article covers the pros and cons of different approaches to learning notes. It explains how … Continue reading How to Remember Piano Notes →

Learning to play piano is not just a way to keep kids occupied after school or during school breaks. Piano lessons for kids are extremely beneficial for your child’s development. Sitting down with your child at the piano is also a fantastic bonding activity. Piano learning can also be a lot of fun! We’d like … Continue reading Piano Lessons for Kids: Making the Most of Piano Learning →

“I can’t play piano” 😱 There are two reasons you’ll never say this again. Firstly, because by the end of this article you will have played music, even if you don’t have a piano. Secondly, because this article will turbo charge your learning, by exposing common limiting thoughts and replacing them with empowering ones. This … Continue reading I can’t play piano is something you’ll never say again →

What is a time signature?  Time signatures are what give a song its beat.  The term “Four on the Floor” refers to dance music that will always be in 4/4 – four beats per measure because that’s the best beat to dance to. But there are many other time signatures that are worth discovering because … Continue reading Time signatures explained →

Major and minor chords – nothing less than the foundation of Western music! In this article you will learn to identify them; to understand their relationship to key; to use them to enhance your interpretations; and to put them to work to develop your improvising and grow your repertoire. A Brief History of Tonality Tonality … Continue reading Major and minor chords →