One of the world’s most famous pianists who ever lived, Vladimir Horowitz, continued to play scales and arpeggios while practicing for piano recitals he was giving well into his 80s! When you are learning piano, you should practice warmup exercises, too!




What makes a professional pianist sound different than an amateur? In this article, we discuss the most overlooked aspect of playing piano: balance!




If you’re dying to learn how to play your favorite song but you don’t yet know how to read music,  you can still learn how to play songs with piano chords!




Playing music is just part of the fun we have in music lessons. Learn how to write your own song by creating a melody and accompaniment using scales – even if you’ve never written one before!




Whether you choose to purchase an upright or a grand piano, it’s important to understand the difference between purchasing a new piano, a used piano, or a refurbished piano.




Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, it’s important to choose a piano teacher who is an expert at their instrument, has education to back it, and has prior teaching experience.


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