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
5 Ways to Overcome Performance Anxiety
You know the feeling, when your hands get clammy, your fingers start shaking, and the idea of playing piano well
The Shortest, Sweetest Chopin Prelude
Frederic Chopin composed a collection of 24 preludes, one for each major and minor key. They are all short pieces,
Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches
The Super Mario Bros. Movie had box-office success in large part due to its musical soundtrack, which gave its characters