Learn to play online: 6 in-depth piano lessons from Noriko Ogawa
From Brahms’s energetic Hungarian Dance No 5 to Debussy’s emotional Arabesque No 1, Noriko takes us through SIX of classical music’s most … Leer más
5 Top Tips on beating Performance Anxiety
1. Practise performing Invite your partner or a few friends to listen to you. Make an event of it, removing … Leer más
4 reasons to love Pianist cover star Krystian Zimerman
Where do we start? The Polish piano legend is considered one of history’s greatest pianists – and one of the … Leer más
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5 tips on how to stay focused during practice
As a pianist, one of the biggest challenges you will come across is your ability to stay focused and to … Leer más
La Balie – paradise for pianists?
You might forgive yourself for thinking you have woken up in paradise on your first morning at La Balie, nestled … Leer más
Solo and chamber musician Irina Botan sits down with Pianist
‘I think young people need to set up their own projects and be flexible and imaginative while they … Leer más
Our top 5 favourite video performances from Lola Astanova
From Chopin’s Fantaisie Impromptu to Liszt’s La Campanella, Lola has gifted us with plenty of stunning live performances in recent years – … Leer más
Jazz Improvisation Lesson 1: It all starts with a ‘hello’
Welcome to my Jazz Improvisation series. This course is designed for complete beginners that are interested in Jazz improvisation, and … Leer más
The importance of practising every day
If we are serious about our piano playing, our progress with our repertoire and our technical and artistic development, it … Leer más
3 quick tips on how to unlock your creativity when arranging
1. Limit yourself When it comes to arranging, having a completely empty score with no limits on what you … Leer más
How playing the piano can aid your mental health
Each year, on 10 October, the World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day. According to the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, … Leer más
Swedish piano entertainer Robert Wells
Readers of Pianist maybe have read our ‘Mavericks’ article inside the current issue 73. That’s where we entered the wacky … Leer más
Okiem sells out latest dazzling concert
11 November – Proud Embankment – Okiem Self-described ‘cinematic-classical’ pianist Okiem recently gave a five-star performance at Proud Embankment … Leer más
Impresario Raymond Gubbay talks to Pianist after launching his brand-new book, ‘Lowering the Tone, Raising the Roof’
How did you get into the business of promoting live-performances? I was 20 when I started on my own having … Leer más
A closer look at Pianote: Is this online piano learning platform worth it?
Main features ✔ Live lessons ✔ Live Q&A sessions ✔ The Pianote Method: 10 levels of learning with multiple lessons in … Leer más
Jools Holland Exclusive Interview for Pianist, Part 3
Jools Holland interview continued (Part 3)… The big Squeeze Whether he learned to read music to perfection or not, Jools’s … Leer más
In memoriam: Pianists we sadly lost in 2021
2021 has been a year full of plenty of ups and downs: Lockdowns, events being cancelled; events then returning later in … Leer más
5 incredible performances of Saint-Saëns works
Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor, Op 22 Arthur Rubinstein with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by André Previn Rubinstein … Leer más
What are Hanon exercises and how can they help me improve?
Hanon exercises feature in households all around the globe, and for good reason. These piano exercises, which have been in … Leer más
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Rubato according to Granados – Pianist
Discussing the art of rubato is like trying to nail jelly to a wall (or jello, for US readers). ‘Robbed’ … Leer más
Mind & Body: Your body is your instrument, say advocates of Dalcroze
Your body is your instrument, say advocates of Dalcroze, an approach to music education that has for over 100 years … Leer más
CONCERT REVIEW: Duo Martha Argerich & Sergei Babayan receive standing ovati
REVIEW Martha Argerich & Sergei Babayan Severence Hall, Cleveland Monday 30 October 2017 By Donald Rosenberg FIVE STARS … Leer más
Yulia Chaplina pays tribute to the late David Bowerman
It was a huge honour to know David for over 8 years. We first met at the Royal College of … Leer más
10 American pianists we can’t help but LOVE
Main photo: © WMKY 1. Constance Keene ©YouTube Her 1964 recordings of Sergei Rachmaninov’s Preludes are an absolute joy. And what a … Leer más
Anna Tsybuleva talks repertoire, advice for amateur pianists and more
If you could play only one piece in the whole repertoire from now on, what would it be? Different pieces … Leer más
5 piano tips for practising fast and slow
Yes, it seems there can, because if we constantly practise under tempo, there is a distinct possibility of becoming accustomed … Leer más
REVIEW: Duo Tal & Groethuysen release ‘Colors’ receives Editor’s Choice
Colors: two-piano arrangements of works by Debussy and Richard Strauss Sony Classical 88085446952 5 STARS Content continues after advertisements … Leer más
Erica on Lang Lang! – Pianist
With the release of our latest issue, we take a look back at the time when editor Erica received a … Leer más
This is why Hanon exercises are a waste of time (and possibly dangerous)
Designed by French composer Charles Louis-Hanon, these finger exercises have been revered and reviled since they were first released in … Leer más
Lola Astanova on: life as a pianist in quarantine
What has life been like, stuck inside, for one of the world’s most followed pianists? We talk to Lola Astanova, … Leer más
Piano lessons with Okiem- Lesson #1: ‘Colorblind’ by Counting Crows
‘Colorblind’ is a piano-led ballad by an American rock band called Counting Crows. It featured in the hit movie ‘Cruel … Leer más
5 top tips to bear in mind when selecting your piano repertoire
We are on the lookout for pianists who adore playing the piano, but for one reason or another have not … Leer más
10 piano pieces perfect for intermediate and advanced players
These beautiful advanced-level piano pieces are all available to download from our own sheet music store. Content continues … Leer más
What makes a good accompanist?
‘You may think this job sucks, when they get all the bucks, forget their lines, transpose and jump from … Leer más
Swiss-Chinese pianist Louis Schwizgebel talks ‘Six-Bachs’ and Schubert
Most people who lie flat on their back on a piano stool, while playing the piano simultaneously lifting their … Leer más
6 things to know about Yamaha’s AvantGrand
Piano manufacturing giants Yamaha are well known for their superior quality and wide range of pianos. Trusted by some of … Leer más
What is The Alexander Technique and how can it help me improve?
“The Alexander Technique, named after its creator Frederick Matthias Alexander, is an educational process that was created to retrain habitual patterns of … Leer más
Read part of our exclusive cover interview inside the new issue: RICK WAKEM
If you could play only one piece, what would it be? A piano arrangement of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. … Leer más
A Printable To Inject Some Fun Into Your Piano Lesson Notes
If getting piano students to read your lesson notes is like pulling teeth, over the next month we’ll be sharing … Leer más
Use Pool Noodles To Reinforce Chord Inversions With Piano Students
Pool noodles and chord inversions? Do they really go together? They do! Let me explain… Our two girls spend most … Leer más
3 ways to improve your legato playing
As pianists, we often ask ourselves the following: why is my playing so choppy and disconnected? Why are there “seams” … Leer más
Playing Through Time: A No-Sweat «End Of Year» Student Assessment For Parents
Playing Through Time: A No-Sweat «End Of Year» Student Assessment For Parents – Teach Piano Today Your … Leer más
Are You One Of The 50%? – This May Change How You Teach Piano
I was recently at a fireworks show. But, instead of watching the night sky as it lit up with color, … Leer más
How Piano Teachers Can Take Clapping Rhythms From Super Boring To Super Fun
How Piano Teachers Can Take Clapping Rhythms From Super Boring To Super Fun – Teach Piano Today … Leer más
Menahem Pressler made his DEBUT with the Berlin Philharmoniker at the age of 91
Read his full-length interview inside issue 108 of Pianist Like a fine wine, Menahem Pressler certainly seems to have gotten … Leer más
3 Ways To Practice Away From The Piano: Part 2
Last week, I shared the first of three strategies to kick off our “Practicing Away From the Piano” Blogging Series. If … Leer más
The Piano Technique Cheat Sheet – Everything You Need To Know In One Place
The Piano Technique Cheat Sheet – Everything You Need To Know In One Place – Teach Piano Today … Leer más
The Piano Teacher’s Four Second Secret
I’ve been experimenting with something in my teaching lately and I’m excited about the results. It’s my favorite kind of … Leer más
5 reasons why the Simply Piano app is the ideal learning tool for you
✔ Courses on the piano basics, ranging from sight-reading to playing with both hands ✔ A library of songs to … Leer más
The Piano Studio Growth Strategy That Terrified This Teacher
One of the best ways to grow your studio is to invite parents to sit in on their children’s piano … Leer más
Lettuce For Lions… Reinforce Note Values With This Hands-On DIY Piano Game
Lettuce For Lions… Reinforce Note Values With This Hands-On DIY Piano Game – Teach Piano Today Your … Leer más
What a Bunch of Wierdos!… Inspire Your Students With Quirky Composer Facts
What a Bunch of Wierdos!… Inspire Your Students With Quirky Composer Facts – Teach Piano Today Your … Leer más
The piano’s place in the world of comedy
Have you ever heard of PDQ Bach? Born on April 1st, 1742 in Leipzig, PDQ Bach was the … Leer más
Classical Pop Piano Crossovers – A Leveling Guide
By now you have probably heard a lot of chatter in the Teach Piano Today community about the “Sessions Books”… … Leer más
Check Out Our Monday Morning Master Class
We’re very excited today to debut a brand new feature on Teach Piano Today: The Monday Morning Master Class. We … Leer más
Persistence pays when dealing with difficult piano students
When I first started teaching piano lessons, I had a “little firecracker”, we’ll call him Jake, who was one of … Leer más
Jazz Improvisation Lesson 6: ‘Brazilian Nights’
There are many sub-genres of jazz: Trad, Swing, Stride, Modal, Bebop and Acid, to name a few. One very popular … Leer más
Why Your Piano Teacher Notebook Will Be Full Of Blank Pages Next Year
If you have young children who have just finished up their school year, there is probably a good chance that … Leer más
4 Simple Steps To Becoming A Second Lesson Superstar
Of course, the very first piano lesson is important… first impressions, first learning opportunities, first piano piece… it’s a crucial … Leer más
Why My Next Piano Recital May Include Hot Dogs, Foam Fingers and «The Wave»
Why My Next Piano Recital May Include Hot Dogs, Foam Fingers and «The Wave» – Teach Piano Today … Leer más
«I want to try and share my life experiences with people.»
One of the great joys about playing the piano is the fact that we are capable of turning our own … Leer más
Send Students This Unicorn Composing Activity Before Lessons Return
When piano students return from summer break, I want them ready to roll. If kids haven’t touched the keys since … Leer más
How to Teach Piano To Newbie Natalie
It’s that time of year when Newbie Natalies are heading into your piano studio for their very first lesson. As … Leer más
Why Your Piano Students Will Be Running To Their Mailbox.. And Their Piano
Why Your Piano Students Will Be Running To Their Mailbox.. And Their Piano – Teach Piano Today … Leer más
What’s the best way to learn to recognise the beat in music?
Welcome to Q&A Tuesday with Melanie Spanswick! This is a brand-new series in which pianist, author, teacher and composer Melanie … Leer más
Why Your Piano Studio Policy may cause Heartburn, Indigestion and Diarrhea
Don’t you just love those commercials that advertise a great product only to follow it very quickly with, “may cause … Leer más
5 Games to Bake… I Mean Make… Note Reading Fun!
One of the questions we are asked most frequently is how to make note reading easier for piano students. While … Leer más
Rock The Introduction To Eighth Notes With Your Teen Beginners
Teaching the concept of rhythm to teenagers is a lot less challenging than teaching it to young piano students. Most … Leer más
The Most Painful (literally) Piano Lesson I Have Ever Taught
This is a true story… from 10 years ago: I was quickly prepping dinner before my first student arrived. I … Leer más
3 Must-Have Piano Teaching Resources
Today I’m going to be sharing some fantastic online piano teaching resources that will prevent your lesson time from dragging … Leer más
7 Ways Piano Students Can Improve Their «Hands Together» Coordination
At some point, every young piano student will flip the page in a method book and come face to face … Leer más
Dustin O’Halloran talks to Pianist ahead of his new album release
Music and movement: The perfect marriage My earliest memories of classical music involve Beethoven, Bach and Chopin. Later, I got … Leer más
Scrambled Eggs; An Easter Piano Game To Reinforce Interval Recognition
For the first time in almost a decade, Trevor and I started watching Survivor again. Apparently, not much has changed … Leer más
The Amazing Fingercise Cup, A DIY Tool For Fixing Your Piano Student’s Collapsing Finger Joints
The Amazing Fingercise Cup, A DIY Tool For Fixing Your Piano Student’s Collapsing Finger Joints – Teach Piano Today … Leer más
Avoid Piano Teaching Burnout with 5 Crazy Suggestions… that Just Might Work!
Avoid Piano Teaching Burnout with 5 Crazy Suggestions… that Just Might Work! – Teach Piano Today Your … Leer más
BBC Proms round-up: Week 5 & 6
Over the last two weeks of this year’s BBC Proms, we’ve bared witness to a selection of awe-inspiring performances from … Leer más
Halloween Triad Training For Teen Piano Students
Did your teen piano students enjoy the haunting scale study we shared a few weeks ago? If so, they are … Leer más
Follow-Up To FaceBook Funnies… And A Giveaway!
What is the most bizarre/humorous Christmas gift you have ever received from a piano student? I asked a similar question … Leer más
