Piano in 3 Weeks: Is It Too Good to Be True?
When people hear about the concept of learning piano in just three weeks, a common reaction is skepticism. It is completely natural to think, "This sounds great, but it also…
Why Major and Minor Chords Sound So Different on Piano
Major and minor are two different tonalities in music, each with distinct characteristics and emotional impacts. Understanding the difference between them is fundamental to playing and appreciating music. The Basics…
How Chord Inversions Make Piano Playing Smoother
A very important part of learning to play groovy, chord-based piano is mastering chord inversions. A chord inversion is basically when you change the order of the notes that make…
Is Music Good for Your Brain?
Brain training is big business. Every year, millions of people spend money on apps, puzzles, and cognitive games that promise to sharpen memory and keep the brain young. But many…
Why You Forget Piano Songs So Fast
Have you ever practiced a brand new song on the piano and felt like you finally had it in your fingers—only to discover the next day that half of it…
Do You Hear What Your Audience Hears?
Most piano players have experienced this frustration: You are playing a song, and it feels like everything is flowing perfectly. But when you listen back to a recording, or when…
Why Taking Breaks Makes You Learn Piano 20x Faster
Have you ever sat at the piano, practiced the same difficult part of a song over and over again, and felt like you were just stuck in the mud? Many…
Why You Freeze When the Chord Chart Disappears
Imagine looking at a familiar face. You know exactly who it is, but if you had to draw that person from memory, you would likely struggle. The exact same phenomenon…
The Slow Test: How to Tell if You Actually Master a Piano Song
You probably know the feeling. You can play a piece of music at a nice, upbeat tempo, and it feels like you have it under control. But as soon as…
How to Learn Piano as an Adult
Have you ever sat at the piano and felt like it was taking forever to learn even the simplest melody, while children seem to pick up songs almost effortlessly? It…