by Doug Hanvey | February 25, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents FirstHeadingWho Should Read this BookOne-Sentence SummaryOverviewChapter 1: MusicianshipChapter 2: Technique – The Basic MechanismsChapter 3: More Technique – The Basic ExercisesChapter 4: PracticeChapter 5: PerformanceChapter 6: Nine Steps in...
by Doug Hanvey | February 13, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingPrepare WellPlay for OthersIt's Not About PerfectionBe MindfulMindfulness of Breathing (Guided Exercise)Play Slower Adult piano students may be surprised just how anxious they feel when it’s time to play at their lesson. Isn’t...
by Doug Hanvey | March 20, 2022 | General
Recently, recreational music making (RMM) trailblazer Brenda Dillon generously spoke with me for over two hours. In the first part of our conversation, we spoke about the distinctions between RMM and traditional piano teaching, the challenges of teaching adults, and...