Another way of saying practice makes perfect is, "if you work it, it will work!". No other way around it! Isabella The above applies to you, as it does all people, dear. No cutting corners in piano, or in life. And, you're smart! So, don't be lazy! You will be surprised at how fast you learn the piano if you [...]
Great work, today, guys! Remember, you only progress as fast as how much (and how well) you practice! Ruth You did improve from last week! Remember to practice with the sound you're producing as well as reading the music in mind. How can one focus on both at the same time? In SLOW MOTION!! You can do it!!! Caelen You [...]
Good job today and this past week, guys. Remember, your core/torso muscles should be your stability (tensing up on the strong beats), your shoulder/neck muscles should ALWAYS be relaxed, and tension in your playing apparatus (elbows to fingertips) varies depending on the articulation required in the piece you are playing. Isabella This tiredness/unfocused attention of yours during the lessons, and, [...]
Because the music never stops, at least in my head!!! ;) Gerardo Excellent job today -- you had all of your pieces pretty much memorized!! Really happy with your progress since September. You will soon be onto the next level. Remember to engage (tense up) your core (tummy/torso) muscles when articulating, depending on the kind of articulation you are doing. The [...]
Remember the '3-legged stool' of music! 1. Rhythm 2. Lyricism (melodic line) 3. the Sound you produce (matching/bringing to life the rhythmic feel and the story you're telling (the melody). They're all intertwined, and one should be mindful of these musical principles at every moment you are playing! Isabella Oh dear, Isabella! Please focus more during the lessons on the task [...]
Remember the '3-legged stool' of music! 1. Rhythm (the dance you do while playing) 2. Lyricism (HOW you tell the story of the song you're playing) 3. the Sound you produce when articulating the keys. Ruth You're challenging yourself. I like that!! You are also practicing with determination, and the results are showing! I like this even more. Keep it up!!! [...]
You were all tired today! Must've been something in the air... Isabella Tired, and unfocused you were, my dear! Please try to better stay on task in the lessons. You and I both will have much more fun, I promise you!! Also, please practice EVERY piece I sign for the week. Thank you! Ahaan Well, actually, you were pretty awake today. [...]
Two steps forward, one step back. If you're feeling discouraged with your piano progress, don't be! Persistence is key. You will get there. Ruth Remember the '3-legged stool' that comprises music -- Rhythm, Lyricism, and the Sound you produce when articulating keys. We play with our entire bodies, and our hands and 'spider fingers' should be always ELECTRIFIED and sensitized [...]
Excellent focus today in your lessons and practice this week! Keep it up! Isabella Onto the treble clef! Remember to regularly read the word reminders for lines and spaces of both the bass and treble clefs (eg. Good Butterflies Deserve Fun Always for the lines of the bass clef), and to note where these notes are on the keyboard. Keep your fingers curved, [...]
Great job again this week, guys! Isabella Now that's what I'm talking about! A little effort goes a long way, my dear! Connecting notes while lifting fingers high (yet still curved) when coming off of notes -- 'spider fingers'. Bass clef! Memorize the sayings for the lines and spaces of the Bass clef, then when you see a note that's on [...]