The Piano Has Been Drinking
In 1976, the gravel-voiced American singer-songwriter Tom Waits unveiled one of his strangest and most memorable songs: The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me). It…
Who Has Inspired the Most Songs? The Surprising Answer
For pianists who want to combine their playing with singing, the repertoire is practically endless. Tens of thousands of songs, across a wide range of…
Women at the Piano: Talent, Barriers, and Breakthroughs
For centuries the piano has been a testing ground for brilliance. Its 88 keys offered endless possibilities, but not always equal opportunities. Many women pianists…
George Michael, John Lennon’s Imagine Piano, and the Journey of Peace
Some pianos hold more than melodies; they hold history. Few capture this as powerfully as the modest walnut-finished Steinway upright on which John Lennon composed…
The Great Piano Hoax: Joyce Hatto, William Barrington-Coupe, and the Biggest Fraud in Classical Music
In the long history of the piano, there have been prodigies, virtuosos, and visionaries. But there has also been one of the strangest scandals the…
The Brill Building : How Carole King’s Piano Helped Shape Pop History
Carole King’s Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow is now regarded as a classic, forever tied to her piano, her voice, and her moving performance…
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…
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…
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…
Keys to the Game: How the Piano Found Its Place in Super Bowl History
Every February, the Super Bowl explodes onto screens with music, fireworks, and football drama. And while guitars, dancers, and fireworks grab headlines, the piano has…
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…
Marilyn Monroe’s White Baby Grand: A Love Story In Ivory And Song
On a crisp October day in 1999, the auction room at Christie’s in New York hummed with anticipation. Lot after lot of Hollywood history passed…
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…
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The Piano Has Been Drinking
In 1976, the gravel-voiced American singer-songwriter Tom Waits unveiled one of his strangest and most memorable songs: The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me). It…
Who Has Inspired the Most Songs? The Surprising Answer
For pianists who want to combine their playing with singing, the repertoire is practically endless. Tens of thousands of songs, across a wide range of…
Women at the Piano: Talent, Barriers, and Breakthroughs
For centuries the piano has been a testing ground for brilliance. Its 88 keys offered endless possibilities, but not always equal opportunities. Many women pianists…
George Michael, John Lennon’s Imagine Piano, and the Journey of Peace
Some pianos hold more than melodies; they hold history. Few capture this as powerfully as the modest walnut-finished Steinway upright on which John Lennon composed…
The Great Piano Hoax: Joyce Hatto, William Barrington-Coupe, and the Biggest Fraud in Classical Music
In the long history of the piano, there have been prodigies, virtuosos, and visionaries. But there has also been one of the strangest scandals the…
The Brill Building : How Carole King’s Piano Helped Shape Pop History
Carole King’s Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow is now regarded as a classic, forever tied to her piano, her voice, and her moving performance…
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…
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…
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…
Keys to the Game: How the Piano Found Its Place in Super Bowl History
Every February, the Super Bowl explodes onto screens with music, fireworks, and football drama. And while guitars, dancers, and fireworks grab headlines, the piano has…
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…
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