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...
by Doug Hanvey | March 6, 2022 | Learning Piano
If you’ve never studied a musical instrument, you might not know that the “traditional” approach to learning piano, and one still experienced by many children, is focused on 3 Ps: Perfection + Performance in order to eventually become (if the stars align) … a...
by Doug Hanvey | February 20, 2022 | Learning Piano
While the adage “those who can’t do, teach” may sometimes be true, the opposite is also true – there are many excellent piano players who don’t have the faintest idea how to teach. It’s important for adults who are serious about learning to play piano well to...
by Doug Hanvey | February 13, 2022 | Learning Piano
Whether you’re new to piano lessons, coming back after a long break, or an experienced student working towards the next level, here are nine strategies for being the best and most productive piano student you can possibly be. Practice Well Bring concentration and...
