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...
by Doug Hanvey | March 27, 2022 | General
Recently, recreational music making (RMM) trailblazer Brenda Dillon generously spoke with me for over two hours. In this middle part of our conversation, we spoke about common questions that adult piano students have, issues related to teaching and learning...
by Doug Hanvey | February 27, 2022 | Learning Piano
Establishing good habits from the first time you sit down to practice piano is vital, just like the good habits you’ve already established for health, relationships, and work. I’ve crystallized these 7.5 habits (I’ll explain the “half” later!) from many years of...
