Hello Readers,

Here is an amazing info-graphic detailing the benefits of playing the piano and taking piano lessons.  Take a look!

You can see the graphic here.
Benefits of Piano 

Tips on Buying an Electronic Keyboard

Hey all,
Here is an article I wrote containing some tips on buying an electronic keyboard.  All of the things you should consider including manufacturer, price, accessories and more are covered in this article.  Enjoy!

You can find the article here:
Tips on Buying an Electronic Keyboard 

Great Blog Post on Types of Learners

Hello all,
Linked to this post is a great blog post outlining a few of the different types of learners out there.  I personally have not run into the Intelligent Ignorance type, but have definitely seen how even young students do not like having a shaky foundation on a new topic.  I should be coming out with a post or article myself in the coming days.. stay tuned!

Check it out here: http://www.pianoblog.com/piano_blog/2014/02/the-best-learners.html

Coalition for Music Education Spreads the Word on the Importance to Music

The importance of music education cannot be stressed enough!  A good read: http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1340451/coalition-for-music-education-raises-the-volume-on-the-importance-of-music

A great read on the uses of the internet in learning music.

Hey everyone.  I found this amazing blog post talking about using the internet and learning music.  You can find out more about this topic here:  Internet as Music Teacher: Help or Hindrance? 

Want to know about my teaching experience? I have been playing the piano since I was six years old.  I played throughout grade school and played in the school's marching band, concert band, and wind ensemble. Once I graduated from high school, I attended West Chester University School of Music and Performing Arts.  In 2010, I graduated from West Chester and received my bachelors in Music.  Shortly after graduating West Chester, I started a local piano teaching business.  To find out more, check out the My Music Background Page and watch the video I posted!  

-Tim

It's not always about being the best.

It's Not Always About Being the Best.

Hello all.  Just sharing some thoughts I have been having lately.  When learning or playing music, not everyone has to be the best; especially when playing in a group.  Usually whoever is first chair or has the solo gets the most attention, but are they really much more important than those who have supporting roles?  After all, without those playing the supporting harmonies; music would be rather drab and boring to listen to.  It is the supporting harmonies that make the music sound rich, interesting, and pleasing to the ears.  Although, without the lead melody (solo, lead chair etc), the listener would have nothing to really grab on to..  If you were to play your favorite song without a melody, it would just sound like a bunch of chords and wouldn't be nearly as memorable.  So, in conclusion.  Whether you are the lead role or the supporting role in anything, you are equally important to the bigger picture.  

Have you ever wondered where to find the playing examples used in the LessonsOnTheWeb Learn to Play Piano Series?  Well, wonder no more since you can find these free sheet music examples by clicking the link. The LessonsOnTheWeb wiki is designed as a place where YouTube viewers can download, view, and print the examples from the Learn to Play Piano and Learn Music Theory series.

-Tim

Hello all.. I just wanted to let you know that you can get huge discounts on classes until June 1st!
Signup for classes now and get them for almost half off!
Standard 5 week version of the class will be $40 instead of $75.
Downloadable version will be $20 instead of $40.

More articles and updates to come!

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