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Lots of students are nervous about virtual lessons because they don’t know what they will need to do to set them up. If you’re in that boat, this post is for you! In short, you will need a piano/keyboard, a computer/tablet/phone, and internet access. That’s it! Easy Peasy! All of the info below is optimizationContinue reading “What do students need for virtual lessons?”

With all the hub-bubloo about virtual lessons, people may wonder, “What do in-person lessons look like?” Surely they look like a little old grandmother, down the street, that gives out cookies at every lesson. Maybe they look like the mean music teacher that whacks your hand with a ruler when you drop out of properContinue reading “So what do in-person lessons look like?”

So you’re in the market for a piano to start piano lessons or to upgrade from your existing piano or keyboard? Here’s some buying tips for purchasing a piano. Piano or keyboard? See this previous post. TYPES of PIANOS Broadly speaking, pianos come in three forms: spinet, upright, or grand pianos. See the differences here.Continue reading “What to look for in a PIANO”

Do I have to practice? YES!  Consistent practice yields consistent growth as a musician!  It is better to practice for 30 minutes every day than for 4 hours the night before your lesson.  Remember, you are developing a mental process and a physical process.  Just like an athlete, you have to train every day! If youContinue reading “FAQs”

You’ve decided to invest in a keyboard for you or your student?!? Congratulations! Now what? I’m approaching this conversation as if you are looking for the keyboard to be your primary instrument and that you do not already own a different instrument. If you own a piano, and the keyboard is a second instrument, thenContinue reading “What to look for in a keyboard”

I have an app on my phone called “What the font.” When I see a font that I enjoy or have a question about, it lets me scan the font and returns with the likely font name. I’ve had some real font love affairs. 8 years ago it was Raleway. Lately it’s Montserrat and Lora.Continue reading “Fonts and family”

People love to talk about gear. I get it. I can spend hours listening to YouTube videos comparing electric piano sounds between brands. Gear is fun! Here is the gear and music that I recommend. Updated June 2021. Pianos This topic will be its own post. I can can go on (and on and on….)Continue reading “Gear”