Strategies for Helping Piano Students Overcome Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety, often known as “stage fright,” is a common hurdle many musicians face, with piano students being no exception. This fear of performing can be paralyzing, inhibiting the true potential of an artist and marring their passion for the craft. The anxiety felt before a performance is often a concoction of several fears – […]
5 Essential Tips to Help Music Students Excel in 2023
The world of music education is constantly evolving, and as we move into 2023, it is important to stay ahead of the curve in terms of best practices for music students. In this article, we’ll explore five essential tips on how to help music students excel in 2023, emphasizing the importance of a comfortable and […]
Creative Ideas for Teaching Adults to Play the Piano
Teaching adults to play the piano can be a very different experience for teachers used to working with young pupils. While the principles are the same, there are other approaches to keep adult students engaged and motivated. This is, to make them feel comfortable and confident with their piano practice. Coming up with novel techniques […]
Building Confidence in Piano Students of All Ages
For music teachers, building confidence in piano students is high on the priority list. You want your students to feel comfortable, happy, and excited about their practice. This state of mind leads to better learning and sustainable progress. Yet confidence is such a fragile thing. It is easy, especially for students with limited experience, to […]
10 Strategies for Motivating Piano Students
Motivating piano students doesn’t need to be difficult. Creative strategies can go a long way to keep your students engaged in their piano practice. In this article, we discuss 10 different strategies for motivating piano students and helping them achieve their learning goals. Implement Rewards and Gamification Techniques Gamification will work with piano students of […]
How to Have More Fun and Flow Effortlessly Playing Piano
Having more fun and flowing effortlessly while playing piano are important aspects of your practice that also have immense benefits. When we enjoy what we are doing, whatever activity it is, it becomes exponentially easier to engage and produce better, faster, longer-lasting results. Flowing across the piano is a beautiful experience that, over time, comes […]
How to Motivate Yourself to Play Piano
We have all experienced the feeling of wanting to give up whatever we are trying to learn. There are times when no matter how much we want to excel at playing the piano, for one reason or another, nothing ever goes our way. No matter how many hours we spend practicing, we cannot see any […]