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by john aschenbrenner
Here are some basic tips for adult pianists on how to practice the piano, regardless of what type of music you are playing. Practicing actually ...
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by john aschenbrenner
You can practice the piano driving your car. I know you’ll say it sounds insane, but it’s really not. I use one hand to steer, flexing the ot...
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by john aschenbrenner
"Don't call it practicing, call it play." That's my answer to the frequent question, “My kids aren't practicing for their piano lessons. How do ...
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by john aschenbrenner
To make every minute of piano practice count takes tremendous organization and dedication. It is much easier for adults than children. It is very...
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by john aschenbrenner
Don't say "Practice," say, "Go play." Someone is going to tell you, "Go practice." Yourself, your mom, you as a mom, your teacher. You'll find...
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by john aschenbrenner
Making repetition fun for kids is the primary job of the children's piano teacher. For this reason you must devise ways of taking the sting out ...
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by john aschenbrenner
Perhaps the greatest secret of getting kids to practice piano is the choice of song. If a child loves a song, they will play it over and over ...
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by john aschenbrenner
In the Introduction to Teach Yourself Piano, we find that music is an art that builds each step upon the last. Understand the point of each step....
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by john aschenbrenner
Setting up a child's piano practice regime is a result of trial and error. If the child likes the music and teacher, they will play. If they don...
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by john aschenbrenner
The piano teacher has to make piano practice interesting, or a child cannot get emotionally involved. Telling a child, "Play it five times a day...
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by john aschenbrenner
Parents often ask, "How do I get my child to practice piano?" There is only one way. Have the child play a song they really love and want to p...
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by john aschenbrenner
The danger zone in kid's piano lessons is when the teacher begins to get impatient. Tread carefully. The child is going slowly because they must....
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