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Practical help for teaching piano at home — practice tips, music theory made simple, and encouragement for homeschool parents.

🎹 Master All 12 Major Chords (The Fun & Easy Way!) 🎶

🎹 Master All 12 Major Chords (The Fun & Easy Way!) 🎶

"Ready to unlock the power of major piano chords? In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to play all 12 major chords with ease. Using simple steps and…

Sep 21, 2016 · 4 min read

Understanding Key Signatures

Understanding Key Signatures

Understanding key signatures is all about learning your 12 major and relative minor scales. And in this article we're going to help you make sense of all of…

Aug 24, 2016 · 3 min read

Piano Practice Guide: What to Practice and How to Make It Fun!

Piano Practice Guide: What to Practice and How to Make It Fun!

Whether you're just starting out, jumping back in after a break, or just want to make your practice time more exciting, this piano practice guide is your new…

Jul 27, 2016 · 3 min read

🎹✨ 5 Fun & Easy Tips to Help Your Homeschooler Succeed at Piano ✨🎹

🎹✨ 5 Fun & Easy Tips to Help Your Homeschooler Succeed at Piano ✨🎹

Because learning music should feel like an adventure — not a chore!

Jul 11, 2016 · 4 min read

Understanding Skips and Steps at the Piano

Understanding Skips and Steps at the Piano

In this article we will focus on the importance of understanding skips and steps at the piano. And we will use this information to help us become better…

Jun 15, 2016 · 3 min read

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Establishing a Practice Routine at Home

Establishing a Practice Routine at Home

In this article we'll discuss the importance of establishing a practice routine in order to achieve piano success at home. As is said, "practice makes perfect." Everyone assumes…

May 31, 2016 · 3 min read

What Are Half-Steps and Whole-Steps?

What Are Half-Steps and Whole-Steps?

In this article we're going to answer the question, "What are half-steps and whole-steps?" For starters, half-steps and whole-steps are an important concept in music, and they are…

May 3, 2016 · 3 min read

Learning the piano at home

Learning the piano at home

The Internet has drastically changed how we learn and process information. With YouTube and other online video sites, it’s easy to find a tutorial on just about anything.…

Jul 31, 2015 · 2 min read

The 5 Components That are CRITICAL For Piano Success

The 5 Components That are CRITICAL For Piano Success

As a professional pianist and teacher for more than 25 years, I've learned that there are 5 critical components that need to be a part of any piano program.…

Jan 30, 2015 · 4 min read

🎹 5 Powerful Benefits of Piano Lessons for Kids You’ll Notice Right Away

🎹 5 Powerful Benefits of Piano Lessons for Kids You’ll Notice Right Away

The benefits of piano lessons for kids go far beyond music. While studies show long-term gains in brain development, the real magic happens almost immediately. From better focus…

Oct 24, 2014 · 5 min read

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