In order to play piano scales successfully, specifically major scales, a musician needs to understand what major scales actually are and how to build them.  Once they understand the ‘formula’ to build major scales, they can build any major scale.   I am including a … [Read more...]

If you are an adult beginner wishing to learn to play the piano, there are a few things that you can do to improve your hand and finger health before you actually begin to practice the piano or keyboard.  These exercises are important for overall finger, hand and wrist … [Read more...]

Technique is a very important factor in learning to play piano.  Some of the finest professional pianists practice diligently to enhance their technique more than they actually practice the piano pieces they wish to master.  Sometimes working to enhance a technique may … [Read more...]

This online piano lesson intended for the older student who is who has is would like to learn how to add chords to a single-line melody.   One of the wonderful things about playing the piano is that we can play more than just a single line melody.  We can also … [Read more...]

Learning to play the piano (or keyboard) is not exactly an overnight endeavor.  Many adults wish to learn to play.  Time constraints can make learning difficult, if not impossible, for them to learn the “traditional” way: i.e., finding a teacher, attending weekly piano … [Read more...]