ABRSM vs. RCM vs. NYSMMA: Which Music Exam is Right for You?

ABRSM vs. RCM vs. NYSMMA: Which Music Exam is Right for You?

The Difference Between ABRSM, RCM, and NYSSMA? Navigating your child’s musical journey can be both exciting and challenging. Have you ever wondered if just weekly piano lessons are enough to achieve their musical goals? If not, what’s the next step? In the world of music education and certification, three piano exams often pop up in…

Expert Tips for Piano Maintenance: Keeping Your Instrument in Tune and in Top Shape

Expert Tips for Piano Maintenance: Keeping Your Instrument in Tune and in Top Shape

How often should I tune my piano? What other things should I know about maintaining a piano?  Investing in a piano is akin to investing in one’s health. Just as we maintain our bodies, it’s essential to ensure the well-being of our pianos. Moreover, the maintenance requirements of a piano vary depending on the climate…

Overcoming Music Performance Anxiety: Expert Tips for Musicians

Overcoming Music Performance Anxiety: Expert Tips for Musicians

Performance anxiety presents a common challenge for musicians – even for professional ones, especially before significant performances. You may experience a stomach full of butterflies, shaky hands, and apprehension about playing the piano in front of an audience, whether real or perceived, as individuals often feel performance anxiety when performing in front of a camera….

5 Easy and Beautiful Piano Songs for Adult Beginners

5 Easy and Beautiful Piano Songs for Adult Beginners

For adults, embracing a new hobby can be challenging. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our adult piano students not only stay motivated but also enjoy their piano lessons. We understand the importance of selecting songs that are both engaging and educational to keep our adult students inspired. Defining the level of difficulty for a…

The Importance of practice duration: How to Improve Your Skills

The Importance of practice duration: How to Improve Your Skills

As a classical pianist and piano educator with years of immersing in the piano world, I’ve encountered numerous students and parents pondering the question, ‘How long should I or my kids practice the piano?‘ While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, having a general rule of thumb can be a helpful starting point….

First-time piano buyer’s guide: Choosing the perfect instrument

First-time piano buyer’s guide: Choosing the perfect instrument

We know that taking piano lessons is a lifelong skill. However, did you know that buying an acoustic piano or a keyboard is also an investment, as it doesn’t come at a low price? Many parents come to us seeking recommendations before enrolling their children in piano lessons. For beginners, selecting the right instrument is…

Exploring the lifelong benefits of learning the piano

Exploring the lifelong benefits of learning the piano

Learning a new skill could be scary but do you know that piano lessons could be an enriching experience for both children and adults? Besides being a fun and enjoyable hobby, playing piano could also improve cognitive function, emotional aspects, and social interaction skills. Let’s explore some of the benefits of learning to play the…