Much has been published, both printed and online, about keyboard exercises to improve facility at the piano or keyboard.  Beginners especially seem to have challenges with developing this facility on the keys.  As I’ve considered this challenge, I have come up with … [Read more...]

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...]