Pianists have the unique privilege of being required to play everything for memory – we play more notes at a given time than almost any other instrument, and we are required to memorise them. It hardly seems fair. That said, pianists must therefore learn their music better than most other instrumentalists, and as a result, …
It’s a question nearly every parent must face: should you let your child quit piano lessons? You want to be sensitive to your child’s desires, but you also want to set them up for success in life – and thus a predicament is born. In this blog, our London piano teachers weigh in on whether …
If you’re asking this question for yourself, the best time to learn the piano was yesterday, and the second-best time is right now. If you are considering contacting us about piano lessons for children, the information below should help you make an informed decision. As one of the premiere destinations for piano lessons in London, …
If you are taking piano lessons in London or elsewhere, you’ve almost certainly encountered technical etudes, scales, or arpeggios. These exercises may seem tedious, but they serve an important purpose — they improve your finger dexterity, your familiarity with the keyboard, and your ability to learn advanced piano repertoire as you progress in your studies. …
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Do you want to memorise notes on the piano or learn how to read sheet music? It’s similar to learning to read a book; you have to start by learning the letters (the building blocks of words), then you can put them together to form words and sentences. With memorising piano notes, you’ll need to …
Should you teach yourself the piano or work with the finest piano school in London? We are certainly biased towards the latter, and for good reason. However, with some dedication and careful study, you can certainly train yourself to be able to play songs and pieces on the piano. Here are some tips for learning …
