Erik Satie: The Eccentric Genius Who Changed Music Forever
A Composer You Already Know If you’ve ever heard the haunting, dreamlike notes of Gymnopédie No.1, you’ve already met Erik Satie — whether you realised…
Beginner Keyboard Setup: What to Buy (and How to Set It Up Right)
The Short Answer: Minimum Spec Checklist Keys: At least 61 full-size keys (88 is best; 76 is a solid compromise). Touch Sensitivity: Non‑negotiable. If it…
The Magic of Singer-Pianists – When the Voice Meets the Keys
There’s something special about a person who can sit at a piano, open their mouth, and suddenly the whole room stops talking. It’s not about…
Why Most Piano Courses Expect Too Much from Beginners (and How Pianoforall is Different)
Why Most Courses Expect Too Much from Beginners Most online piano courses promise you the dream — your dream — of playing piano in no…
How to Build a Piano Repertoire You Can Play Anywhere
If you want to be ready to sit down at a piano and play for anyone, anywhere, you need a repertoire — a set of…
Good Grief and Great Music: How the Piano Brings Peanuts to Life
If you grew up with Peanuts — whether it was reading the comic strip in the newspaper, watching the animated specials on TV, or catching…
Finding Your True Voice at the Piano
Singing at the piano is one of the most rewarding ways to connect with music. You’re not just playing the notes — you’re breathing life…
Piano Practice Can Be Fun Too
Most people don’t really want to ‘learn’ to play the piano or ‘practice’ the piano, they just want to ‘play’ piano. ‘Play’ sounds like fun,…
If You Play Guitar, You Can Play Piano
If you can strum a guitar, you can play piano — and you might be closer than you think. Picture this: an old Elvis Presley…
The Best Jazz Piano Books for Beginners and Intermediate Players
Want to Learn Jazz Piano? Start with These Tried-and-Tested Books If you’re searching for the best way to learn jazz piano—whether you’re a complete beginner…
