The Fabulous Baker Boys: When Jazz, Sibling Rivalry, and a Red Dress Meet a Piano
Some films just have a piano. Others make the piano the beating heart of the story. The Fabulous Baker Boys is one of those rare…
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…
The Beatles’ Six Sensational Pianists
What if the “guitar band” wasn’t only a guitar band? Yes, you can learn almost any Beatles song on piano. And while the Fab Four…
John Lennon – Poster Boy
What inspires a composer or songwriter? Sometimes it’s a deep emotion, sometimes a political cause, and sometimes — as in John Lennon’s case in early…
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,…
Practice changing mindsets when you sit at your piano
Are You Bringing Your Work Mindset to the Piano Bench? If you’re an adult learning piano, chances are you’ve mastered the art of responsibility and…
WOOP for Piano: How to Break Through Practice Frustration with One Simple Technique
Have you ever made a wish or visualized your ideal outcome, only to feel stuck before taking real action? You’re not alone. While dreaming is…
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…
Practice according to your Chronotype Animal
Whether you’re a lark, an owl, or somewhere in between, knowing your body’s natural rhythm can help you make the most of every piano session.…
Learning piano also happens between practice sessions
Feeling guilty for stepping away from the piano? Don’t be. Breaks aren’t laziness — they’re essential for true learning. This article reveals how your brain…
Pianos and Pianists At The Olympics
When most people think of the Olympic Games, they picture sprinters on the track, gymnasts on the beam, or swimmers slicing through the water. But…
From Excited to Consistent – Mastering the Habit of Piano Practice
The Challenge of a Consistent Piano Practice Building a piano practice routine that actually sticks can feel harder than playing the instrument itself. Whether you’re…
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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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