by Doug Hanvey | August 15, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
Can learning to play the piano have positive effects on cognitive function, mood, and overall quality of life in older adults? According to a recent study in the journal Frontiers …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | June 6, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
I happen to be one of those rare piano teachers with a special fondness for adult beginners. Maybe it’s because I’m always learning something new myself, and appreciate other adults …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | April 18, 2015 | Teaching Piano
If you’re like most piano teachers, you’ve had students, often teens or adults, who are awkward, stiff, or use too much force when playing. These students are often highly intellectual, …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | March 21, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
The roots of music are in rhythm and song. One is a movement of the body, or the body banging on something, like a drum, and the other is the …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | January 17, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
Adult beginner? Here are 11 ways you can optimize your learning experience and your progress: Buy or rent the best instrument you can afford. Minimally, get an acoustic piano …Share...
