A New Year’s Message from The Piano Guy
Believe it or not, my slow and steady approach to piano has helped me out in a lot of other ways this past year...
04
Jan
14
Dec
How to accompany yourself or others on the piano
You don't need to be a world-class singer to learn to sign along to almost any tune. The "key" is inside...
06
Dec
How to start a new hobby and beat winter blues
Did you know that 10-20% of Americans experience mild forms of Seasonal Affective Disorder every year?...
10
Oct
Why I love playing piano
First and foremost, the piano is physically and mechanically more simple to play than almost any other instrument. I love how accessible it is to people of all ages! When compared to the physical effects of the following instruments, piano offers a wonderful ease of...
03
Oct
Piano warm-up exercises for beginners
Doing practice session exercises for just five minutes a day does wonders for your muscle memory and will allow you to actually focus on having fun learning a tune without being bogged down with coordination issues....
19
Sep
Easy way to play the piano with both hands
Perhaps the most challenging part about learning to play piano isn't reading notation—it's putting your hands together! ...
12
Sep
Easiest songs to learn to play on piano
If you’re a person who wants to play modern songs for fun, the chord-based method is perfect because you can learn to play based on songs you actually like right from the beginning. ...
06
Sep
Piano basics: how to play piano chords
The fastest way to start playing and having fun on the keys is by using a simple formula to figure out the notes of any type of chord. ...
15
Aug
Common mistakes to avoid when learning to play piano
Throughout all my years of playing for enjoyment and teaching folks to do the same, I have identified four common mistakes to avoid if you want to have more fun and make faster progress...
08
Aug
Piano basics: how to find the right notes on the keyboard
There are only 12 unique notes on a piano: A B C D E F G (white keys), plus sharps and flats (black keys)....