Am I too old to start playing piano? [Student story]

Am I too old to start playing piano? [Student story]

With so many pianists starting their journey in childhood, it can feel like as adult beginners that we’ve missed the boat already. Is learning something new best left to the young? I talk to one of my students, Mike Clarke–a retired engineer in Australia–about his experience.

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How to learn piano (and love every minute of it!)

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How to learn piano (and love every minute of it!)

Learning something new isn’t easy and even with an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher like myself, you still need to foster a decent amount of inner-motivation in order to put in the effort required to achieve your piano goals.

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Why rhythms are hard for pianists (& how to improve!)

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Why rhythms are hard for pianists (& how to improve!)

When you first decided to learn piano you probably didn't imagine you'd need to learn rhythmic skills, but once you get into creative playing that's exactly what you need to develop! So why is it so difficult to get our hands playing different things?

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Feeling lost in your piano journey? Answers for all levels.

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Feeling lost in your piano journey? Answers for all levels.

Feeling lost in the jungle of piano learning? This one is for you. In this free training I answer that I get asked all the time from beginner, intermediate & advanced pianists.

What's the difference between 'weighted keys' and 'graded hammer action'?

What's the difference between 'weighted keys' and 'graded hammer action'?

If you're in the market for a digital piano, these terms will definitely come up - what's the difference between weighted keys, semi-weighted keys, hammer action & graded hammer action? And which one is more desirable?

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Learn the 'Mandalorian' Theme arranged for piano!

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Learn the 'Mandalorian' Theme arranged for piano!

Learn how to play the main riff from the Mandalorian theme tune on piano! Carefully arranged for solo piano (from the original orchestral work) by Ruth Power of Piano Picnic. This casual tutorial will get you showing-off for all your Star-Wars obsessed friends!

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How is Piano Picnic different to other methods?

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How is Piano Picnic different to other methods?

Learn what makes the Piano Picnic style of learning different to the rest. If you haven’t done a course with me yet, this is the perfect introduction to what to expect, who’s suited to my courses, and the ethos behind my unique teaching style!

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Why I never wanted to be a piano teacher!

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Why I never wanted to be a piano teacher!

I'm reflecting on 4 years of being a piano coach online, how I NEVER wanted to be a piano teacher and what I’ve learned about today's piano students (that shocked me!).

5 reasons why every vocalist NEEDS to learn piano.

5 reasons why every vocalist NEEDS to learn piano.

Playing one thing and singing another, whether melodically or rhythmically different was such a challenge while I was learning piano! My only approach was to learn the piano piece so well that I didn’t have to spare it a thought, allowing me to focus all my attention on trying to sing properly. But there are other ways to improve at accompanying yourself singing…

An Introduction to Effective Practice.

An Introduction to Effective Practice.

Everyone knows they need to practice in order to improve their piano-playing ability, but a vast majority of piano students don’t quite know what to do, for how long they need to do it, and exactly what good it does!

In this post you’ll discover the science behind practice: how our brain responds to ‘quality repetition’ and how you can get the most out of your time.

What piano should I buy?

What piano should I buy?

The easy decision to make is the one to get yourself a piano. It’s kind of hard to learn without it, right? The difficult decision is which type of piano to get and after that, which brand? Then after that, which model? It can seem like a complicated test you have to pass to enter the piano world, but you need not feel confused any longer. This guide will make it crystal clear.