Category: piano playing

Player Pianos Run With An Ipad Or Smart Phone

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Has the novelty of a player piano become history, much like those old movies depicting player pianos? I don’t think so, especially with the rise of smartphones and tablets. In fact, player pianos can now be played with even an iPhone or iPad! So, if you find yourself interested in purchasing a piano but don’t … Continued

Piano Player Systems For Your Piano

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Playing the piano is highly enjoyable, exciting and can be extremely therapeutic. People who perform on these beautiful instruments often find that their desire to play arises simply by spotting a piano. However, every now and then even the most motivated of piano players yearn to take a break and let someone else play for … Continued

Schimmel Grand Piano

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A person would be hard pressed to find something so universally beloved, enjoyed and respected as music. With its wide array of genres and styles as well as its centuries long presence, deeply rooted in virtually every culture’s history and tradition, music is an art form that is valued in every corner of the world. … Continued

Piano Lessons- a piano teachers viewpoint

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I provide a full and comprehensive piano lesson curriculum in order that my students not only enjoy playing but also gain an education in music.  My methodology includes how to read music, play by ear, improvise and compose, and understand music theory and music history. Solo and group performances are offered throughout the year.  Performance … Continued

Piano Lessons and the Benefits for Children

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“Piano lessons benefit children on so many levels.  Reading music develops analytical skills in children, which helps in math and problems solving.  Memorization and expression help develop the right side of the brain, the creative side. This helps in school subjects like history & writing. Music and sports are the two best activities for children … Continued

Grand Piano Action Regulation – An Introduction

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Most piano owners, at some point, become aware (either by noticing that their piano is becoming more difficult to play or by having that fact brought to their attention by a technician) that their piano is in need of mechanical adjustments to the action – a process referred to as “action regulation”. Understandably, this awareness … Continued