by Doug Hanvey | September 3, 2016 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
An essential element of nearly all good music is a balance between unity and contrast. This is one of the most important principles for novice composers to understand. While …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | August 20, 2016 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
Three essential elements of good piano technique that are sometimes neglected by both teachers and students are breathing, listening, and (surprisingly) moving. Breathing Like any athletic exercise, a pianist’s mental …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | February 6, 2016 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
A blues lick is a stock phrase or pattern, usually catchy and often using conventional blues ornamentation such as tremolos, that is used to heighten interest, increase tension, or communicate …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | December 12, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
Unlike K-12 school students, piano students usually spend just one hour per week with their teacher. The time between lessons is spent practicing what has been discussed in the lesson.…Share...
by Doug Hanvey | November 28, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
In today’s post I’ll answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions of prospective adult piano students: Can an adult with zero music experience learn the piano? Of course! I’ve successfully …Share...
