As the leading destination for piano lessons in West Chester, we often get asked this question. Are thirty minutes worth it? Do you have to take 45 minute or hour long lessons to improve? The answer varies from student to student, but here is our best attempt at answering the question in a forth-coming manner. […]
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Who Was Carl Czerny? His Life and Contribution to Piano Pedagogy
Carl Czerny, a renowned Austrian composer, teacher, and pianist, is particularly known for his substantial contribution to piano pedagogy. This blog will lead you through his life, the literature he published, and his impact on modern piano teaching. If you would like more information about our piano lessons in West Chester, PA, please get in […]
7 Finger Exercises That Will Improve Your Technique
The pianist’s journey never ends, and even advanced pianists continue to practice technical studies and finger exercises to play faster, more evenly, more musically, and with more speed. You don’t need to alot hours each week for etudes, a few minutes every day will keep you on the path to improvement. Contact Florence Phillips Music […]
Playing Bach on the Piano as a Beginning Pianist
As someone new to the piano, you might be wondering how long it will be before you can play meaningful music. The good news is that there is a lot of great music out there for beginning pianists. In fact, one of the most talented composers of all time, J.S. Bach wrote some very accessible […]
How to Know If Your Child is Ready for Piano Lessons
“How early do you recommend starting piano lessons? 3 years old? Kindergarten?” Music teachers hear this question over and over. It’s normally asked by parents who have just journeyed through the transformation of baby stages to toddlers and on to the brink of school days. A grandparent buys a toy piano as a Christmas gift, […]
Should You Become a Collaborative Pianist or Accompanist?
For pianists, working as a collaborative pianist can be a well-paying and flexible job option. Accompanying gives you the opportunity to experience various performance settings without being front and center. Apart from the experience, collaborating can become a successful career or side-hustle. Before deciding to jump into accompanying, here are a few things to consider. […]
How To Play The Piano Faster and More Accurately
Every pianist wants to play fast, but it takes a tremendous amount of discipline to reach that point. Or, more accurately, it takes a tremendous amount of discipline to play the piano fast and well. You must play evenly, with dynamics, with correct hand position, and more, so here are few practice techniques to keep […]
Can Learning Music Help Your Child Read Better?
When you get your child into music, you likely do it for one of several reasons. You might have been a musician or participated in music programs in school. Your child might want to follow in your footsteps and play your instrument, or you might regret not learning an instrument—therefore, you want your kid to […]
The Best Classical Piano Music For Beginner Pianists
Learning to play the piano should be fun, but practicing gets boring if you do not have variety in your repertoire. Because of this, you should look for a way to move past method books or supplement your practice. Teachers often mix in “real” classical pieces to keep their students interested. Parents might wonder if […]
How do You Practice Arpeggios on the Piano?
Arpeggios – they can be the bane of a musician’s existence. Yes, ask us to play scales, and we will play them with verve and confidence because we’ve been playing them our whole lives. Ask us to play arpeggios, and you will likely get a different response. But how do you practice arpeggios in a […]