by Doug Hanvey | May 20, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingWhy is Warming Up Important?What Would the Ultimate Warm-Up Include?The Ultimate Piano Warm-UpProcedure for LearningPracticing RecommendationsVariationsOrder of KeysMotion (Direction)ArticulationsDynamicsNote SequencesRhythmsHand...
by Doug Hanvey | April 29, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingStart NowDon’t CompareGet the Best Instrument You Can AffordDon’t Teach YourselfBecome a Self-LearnerSet Realistic GoalsLearn to Read WellTrain Your EarDon’t Neglect TechniqueSeek Out Honest FeedbackTrack DetailTake NotesSet High...
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 | April 3, 2022 | General
Recently, recreational music making (RMM) trailblazer Brenda Dillon generously spoke with me for over two hours. In this final part of our conversation, we spoke about practicing, ear training and listening skills, styles that adult piano students should consider...
