Mozart as a child (Mozart’s childhood)
Little five-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed on the harpsichord, his small, dimpled hands moving quickly and precisely across the notes. The Empress of Austria, Maria … Read more
Georgina St George
7 Important Reasons to Learn Piano as an Adult
As a piano teacher, I often encounter adults who express a desire to learn piano. They usually have a list of reasons why they can’t … Read more
Can You Learn Piano as an Adult? (Answered)
Children are fortunate if they take piano lessons. Childhood is the best and easiest time to learn. Children’s brains are like sponges and they quickly … Read more
How To Choose A Piano Teacher
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and learn to play the piano? Or maybe your child has asked to learn? How do you know … Read more
How To Become A Piano Teacher
Once you have achieved a good level of confidence on the piano, you might find yourself thinking about teaching. Maybe people have asked you if … Read more
How to Play Mozart’s Piano Works? Tips and Hints on Playing Mozart
Mozart is a composer from the Classical Era, and therefore certain “rules” apply to his music, according to how musical instructions were interpreted at the … Read more
Beethoven’s Siblings: The van Beethoven Family
How many siblings did Beethoven have? Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to his parents, Johnann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena … Read more
20 Well-Tempered Children by J.S. Bach
How many children did bach have? Johann Sebastian Bach had twenty children. Yes, twenty. He was a busy man. The whole Bach family, including cousins … Read more
13 Greatest Mozart Pieces for Babies
The idea that if you play classical music to babies, even before their birth, it will make them smarter, came from a small study in … Read more
13 Chopin’s Most Beautiful Piano Pieces
There are two sides to Chopin. The show-off, racing pieces that demand incredible virtuosity from the pianist, and the ethereal, heartbreakingly beautiful pieces that make … Read more