As players advance and repertoire becomes more difficult, rhythmic patterns also tend to increase in difficulty. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make those seemingly difficult rhythmic patterns easier.
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Tips for Pianists To Stay Focused and Motivated
Playing piano is a dream for thousands of people, but often this dream is hindered due to lack of time or energy. One of the most common reasons people stray from learning piano is a lack of concentration. Losing concentration can make you feel unmotivated and distracted from your goal. Thus, people often wonder how […]
How to Have More Motivation When Practicing
Sometimes, when preparing for an exam or performance, we can experience “bad motivation.” Playing for fun without having a hard deadline can be more productive than practicing for a recital or test.
How to Start a Popular Student Band
Steering a student band can benefit you as a hobby, be a means to being popular, and help you make new, like-minded friends.
Feeling Comfortable in All Keys
Sometimes learning a piece in a foreign key can be intimidating. Even those keys that we are familiar with but barely play in have an intimidation factor. Fortunately, there are practice habits that you can develop to feel comfortable playing in all keys.
10 Life Hacks to Make Your Band Popular
If we take a look at the entertainment industry of today, it seems as if artists have easier time creating music than promoting it.
How to Harness Technology and Promote Your Band
Long gone are the days when paper fliers and word-of-mouth served as a band or solo musician’s primary marketing tools. But with the over-saturation of social media platforms, how can you make technology work for you on a promotional level, without relying on a record label?
Ways to Find Musical Inspiration
Connecting to an instrumental piece can be challenging, no matter what instrument you play. But, fear not, there are ways to get yourself past the notes and rhythms to the actual music within.
9 Steps to Getting a Job in the Music Business
The time has come. You have nearly finished your college career and are ready to look for a job in the music industry, but where do you start?
How to use Online Sources to Teach Classical Composers and Forms
Leila Viss of 88 Piano Keys suggests using YouTube, Quizlet, and Kahoot to help students learn about classical composers and forms in a fun and entertaining way.