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Charmaine Li  /  Articles
14 Benefits of Playing Piano
Piano is good for you! It can improve mood, slow cognitive decline, and it's the perfect mindfulness exercise.

Sam Vesely  /  Musicianship
Top 10 Keyboard Riffs of the 80s
The keyboard/synth was king during the 80s. We count down the top 10 keyboard riffs of the era and recreate them on similar instruments.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting The Piano
Learning an instrument is an amazing experience: It can be fun and exciting, but here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting the piano

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
How to Practice Piano WITHOUT A Piano
Can you keep your piano skills sharp on vacation? YES! Here's how to practice piano without a piano.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
A Complete Practice Routine in D Minor
A 15-minute piano practice routine in the key of D Minor that includes scales, chords, arpeggios, improvisation, and a bonus piece!

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
The Most Popular Piano Brands
Piano shopping is hard! To help you find your dream instrument, here is a summary of the most popular piano brands and why they're unique.

Charmaine Li  /  Seasonal
21 Spooky Piano Songs for Hallowe’en 2023
Creep out your friends with a soundtrack full of spooky piano songs. Download sheet music to learn them in time for Hallowe'en.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
7 Female Pianists You Should Know (Women’s History Month)
March is Women's History Month! Celebrate the contributions of female pianists by learning about seven history-makers in the piano world.

Pianote  /  Articles
How Important is Reading Sheet Music?
The Pianote team shares their thoughts, and their answers may surprise you!

Lisa Witt  /  Arpeggios
Beautiful Arpeggio Practice for the Piano
Arpeggio practice ideas for piano that sound gorgeous—improve your technique and hand independence.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Find Your Piano Skill Level (Classical, Jazz, Pop)
Find out exactly how good you are at the piano! We break down piano ability into beginner, intermediate and advanced by genre/style.

Pianote  /  Articles
The Cost of Piano Lessons, Explained
The cost of piano lessons varies widely. We'll break down what factors into cost and share ways you can save money!

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Play Beautiful Background Music At Church
How to play beautiful background music at church. Church pianists are often called to play background music. 3 tips for playing beautiful background piano.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
A Complete History of the Piano
Discover the history of the piano. From the medieval dulcimer to modern icons like the Rhodes Piano, the piano has come a long way.

Sangah Noona  /  Ear Training
Pro Pianist Learns “Rush E” By Ear
Watch Sangah Noona figure out how to play the notorious meme piece “Rush E” on the piano by ear.

Jemma Heigis  /  Improvisation
5 Pentatonic Licks Your Teacher Never Taught You ft. Jemma Heigis
The pentatonic scale is a go-to for improvisation across genres, bringing a bluesy edge and depth to any performance. If you’ve learned the basics of this scale, why not take it a step further? Here are five expressive licks using the pentatonic scale to help you stand out—and maybe even impress a few friends! 🎹 […]

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
How To Tell If Someone Is Actually Good At The Piano
What makes a good pianist? Hint -- it takes more than one song.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Riffs and Fills Made Easy
Add an extra ~pizzaz~ to your piano playing by adding riffs and fills to your chords. Here's the breakdown for a simple riff.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Warm-up Exercises
A play-along guide to the best piano warm-up exercises. Try these warm-up exercises next time you sit down to practice!

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Practice THIS Every Single Day
What if there was just one practice that would make you a smarter and more capable musician on the piano? We've got something to show you...

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