Learning music theory is vitally important for pianists, no doubt about it. But you may still be wondering why. You are sitting in front of the piano right now assuming that everything is fine. What you play is beautiful, and you can read the music. However, do you know what’s really going on behind those notes? Can you make informed musical decisions based on the key you are in, the inversion of the chords, and the harmonic rhythm of the piece?
Practising is the only way to get better, but students might be confused about how often they should practise. Every instrument has its own requirements. You should also consider your goals, what you are working on, and how your overall schedule is structured. Keep reading if you are wondering exactly how much you need to …
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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