Why Your Brain Loves Rewards (And What That Means for Practice, Learning & Motivation)
Why Some People Don’t Get Chills From Music (And Why That Matters for Learning) Most of us have had that moment where a song hits…
If You Play Guitar, You Can Play Piano
If you already play guitar, you have a big advantage when it comes to learning piano. Think of an old Elvis Presley film. Elvis is…
The Magic of Singing and Playing Piano
There’s something rather special about someone sitting at a piano and singing. It can be a huge performance — Elton John hammering away at a…
Beginner Keyboard Setup: What to Buy (and How to Set It Up Right)
Beginner Keyboard Setup: What You Need and How to Set It Up You don’t need an expensive keyboard to start learning piano, but there are…
Psychological Flexibility: The Invisible Pedal in Piano Learning – with Practical Exercises
Some people think learning the piano is all about talent, patience, and a few hours of practice each week. I’d argue it’s more about… psychological…
Why Most Piano Courses Expect Too Much from Beginners (and How Pianoforall is Different)
Why Most Piano Courses Expect Too Much from Beginners I’ve been teaching piano for over 30 years, and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s…
How to Build a Piano Repertoire You Can Play Anywhere
If you want to be able to sit down at a piano and play for family or friends, it’s worth building up a repertoire 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
One of the great pleasures of being able to play piano is being able to sit down and sing a song you love. You don’t…
Piano Practice Can Be Fun Too
Most people don’t really dream of learning the piano. And they certainly don’t dream of practising the piano. They dream of playing the piano. There’s…
