ear training

How to improve your memory for learning piano.

How to improve your memory for learning piano.

Do you forget songs you've learned as soon as you stop playing them? Do you find it difficult to recognise motifs when playing by ear? Don't settle for poor memory! Discover how training to improve your memory can improve your skill as a pianist!

Your guide to understanding ear training.

Your guide to understanding ear training.

Ear training is a funny thing - most people seem to think it is about training our actual ears to do all the work. But it’s not really about the ears at all. In order to ‘play by ear’, we’re actually learning to play by brain! We are taking the information that our ears send us and deciphering that information in different ways.

What is perfect pitch?

What is perfect pitch?

Perfect pitch is a rare ability of a person to identify or re-create a given musical note without the benefit of a reference tone. It helps them to play fluently by ear almost without trying. So how do those of us who weren’t so blessed with this trait, learn to play by ear?

How do you develop musical ears?

How do you develop musical ears?

You’re already beautifully equipped to hear all the details you need to hear in order to play by ear, you simply need to know what it is your hearing! Here’s my journey to developing my musical ear and how you can do the same.

How do you learn to play by ear? – Your first step.

How do you learn to play by ear? – Your first step.

If you desire to play the piano by ear, your first step is to develop your musical ears to be active. Use these tips to strengthen the connection between your ear and your brain to listen like a musician and train you hearing to work better for you!