by Chris Salter | Feb 20, 2015 | Game to Learning |
Generally young children who enjoy educational activities such as reading, coloring, crafts and word games also enjoy playing the piano. One reason is because they enjoy doing things with their hands. Did you know that there are games and activities available like...
by Chris Salter | Jan 19, 2015 | Piano Wizard, Special Needs |
My friend Paivi from Life Prep Academy is a fierce advocate for special needs kids, and this last Christmas she got an idea to get 10 special needs families started on music. We donated the software, Bertrand music donated the keyboards, and she donated her time with...
by Chris Salter | Dec 29, 2014 | Adult Learners |
Learning to play piano is not just a kid's thing. There are many people out there looking for adult piano lessons. Whether it's just to find a new hobby, or seeking some of the benefits of music playing (i.e. music therapy), piano lessons are a great fit for any...
by Chris Salter | Oct 24, 2014 | Academy TidBits |
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians'...
by Chris Salter | Aug 29, 2014 | Music Learners |
When it comes to learning how to play the piano there are many myths or should I say "reasons" that prevent many from taking action and getting piano lessons. Here are the 9 most common ones that I keep hearing over and over. Myth #1 "I'm Just a Beginner, I Don't Need...
