What’s up my piano friends! Today I’m going on a rant in response to some comments on a video I put out called: How Long Does it Actually Take to Learn Piano. The reason I put up this video is when beginner pianists come to me, this is the question they always ask – How long is it going to take to get good? The reason I’m kind of angry… continue reading
How long does it really take to get good at piano? I’m going to answer that question today and break piano up into three categories: Technique, Play by Ear, and Learning Songs. I’m going to be very specific in answering this question and explain how if you practice for a certain amount of time, using specific routines, for a specified number of weeks, you’ll get a particular result. At the… continue reading
Today I’m going to talk about the dreaded topic of networking! I know as musicians, especially as piano players, a lot of us hate the concept of going into a random room of strangers, talking to people, and getting gigs. However, I actually think networking is more important than your piano ability in terms of your ability to get gigs and get paid off of your music. If you’re interested… continue reading
Today you’re going to learn how to cut your piano practice time in half and double your results using accelerated learning techniques. We’re going to go through how to work smarter, not harder, and get more from each minute of your piano practice time. Also, I’m going to discuss the crazy thing I learned from accidentally recording my piano practice session. The results from this absolutely shocked me and I’ll… continue reading
What separates good piano players from GREAT piano players? After working with more than 100 students I’ve learned what makes certain piano players standout. I’ve seen how some piano players slowly progress over time while others seem to have their piano skills ramp up and develop MUCH faster. Today I’m sharing those insights with you. The Two Things That Separate Good from GREAT Piano Players Becoming a great piano player… continue reading
Want to learn how to get better results from your piano practice? Today you’re going to learn how to use “Positive Motivation Loops” and the “Compound Effect” to multiply your piano progress. Also, you’re going to learn why “Results Per Minute of Practice Time” is the most important stat you want to focus on. If you feel like you’re just stuck in your practicing, you’re practicing a lot and not… continue reading
Today I’m going to go through the “Age Perception Fallacy” and whether or not you can learn piano as an adult EVEN IF you had no experience as a kid. Then, I’m going to let you know about the three keys to succeeding at piano as an adult and what separates those who make it from those who don’t. Can you learn piano as an adult? The answer is 100%… continue reading
Let’s just get one thing out of the way first – there is no cure for piano performance anxiety. Instead, when it comes to performance anxiety, it’s best to focus on two things: Diminishing your performance anxiety as much as possible Strengthening your ability to play well EVEN when you have anxiety or distractions You want to be able to increase your confidence as well as your ability to play… continue reading
Piano performance anxiety is completely normal, I even continued to have it years after my first performance, but it can be minimized with the right preparation. In this blog post you’re going to learn about a 7 day step-by-step plan that includes my five “gauntlet exercises” you can use to reduce performance anxiety. One thing I realized as I had more and more piano performances is that there is a… continue reading
Have you ever wondered if you’re making the most of the time you spend learning piano? If you’re efficiently practicing piano so you can make more progress in less time? I never really thought about this before until one day when I accidentally recorded myself during a practice session. Seriously, I happened to be recording one day while I was practicing, but to my surprise, it turned out to be… continue reading
