Chopin’s “Prayer”: Prélude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
It is a marvel with what expressive range Frédéric Chopin composed his 24 preludes and fugues. Of course, it was […]
Beethoven’s Adagio Cantabile, the Second Movement of Sonata Pathétique
When Ludwig van Beethoven was 27 years old he wrote a piano sonata that put him on the map as
The Significance of Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2U”
I remember in 1990 when Sinéad O’Connor released her version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Her unique shaven-headed appearance
Beethoven’s Most Captivating Music: Symphony No.7, Allegretto
The second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No.7, Allegretto, has captivated and emotionally grabbed listeners since it was first performed, with
The Most Relaxing Piano Music: Erik Satie’s “Gymnopédie No. 1”
One of the most relaxing piano pieces I have ever heard (and played) is Gymnopédie No. 1 by French composer Erik
How to Understand Chord Inversions
Chords are a fundamental aspect of music theory. They create the layers and rich harmonies. The mood and mode of
The Formula for Every Major Scale
Learning scales on the piano is an exercise most students will encounter. Knowing and playing scales is great for developing
3 Great Classical Piano Pieces for Beginners
Many pianists that are relatively new to learning the instrument can relate to the feeling of slow progress, which can
7 Tips to Learning Sheet Music
Assuming you already know some of the basics of reading sheet music, learning new piano music is easier than ever
Piano Lesson Videos
The Nostalgic Music of Minecraft
Those of us who have children that are, dare I say, addicted to Minecraft, or, in more euphemistic language, are
Five Qualities of a Successful Piano Teacher
Succeeding as a piano teacher takes more than just knowing how to play the piano well. There are several abilities
A Pianist’s Take on Lewis Capaldi’s “Wish You The Best”
Lewis Capaldi recently released his third single, “Wish You The Best,” along with a touching music video, that is about