The Piano

I love the piano, always have. I'm not a great musician and I'm an even worse performer, but I love to sit and play alone in a room. I love the feel of the keys under my fingers and the rhythm tapping through my foot.

Here are a few articles I've written on piano technique. They were written for a contest awhile ago (meaning I didn't choose the topics/titles) but you may find them interesting.

Piano Techniques: How to Maintain the Proper Posture
Are you at risk for injury when playing the piano? While injuries may be anticipated when you or your child engages in a sport, the physical demands of playing the piano are often overlooked. (read more)

The Self-taught Pianist: What to Do When You've Outgrown Your Piano Teacher
After years of diligently working with your piano teacher, you've come to the realization, either mutually or on your own, that you have surpassed your teacher. What do you do now? Without guidance and the structure of regular lessons, your acquired skills may quickly plateau. How can you continue to grow as a musician? (read more)

Piano: Why Scales are Important
For many piano students, practicing scales may feel like a meaningless chore imposed by their teachers. The most common mistake is thinking of scales as merely an exercise to warm up your hands. If your fingers are moving while your mind is thinking about other things, then you may be wasting your time. (read more)