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Many people aspire to learn piano, but very few actually see it through. One of the reasons people give up before they even start is that learning piano seems like a daunting task.
Online piano lesson platforms remain one of the most convenient and accessible ways to start learning piano, and Skoove continues to be among the most recognized names in this space.
The music technology company Donner has been around since 2012 and has become a favorite among beginners on a budget. In this review, I’m discussing the Oura S100, the entry-level model from the new Oura digital piano series.
Piano pieces from the Baroque era’s complexities, Viennese Classicism’s elegance, and the Romantic era’s intensity represent some of the best, most beautiful, and famous classical solo piano works ever written. As a pianist and composer of over 20 years, I’m certain the pieces below deserve their...
In this article, I’m comparing two of the most popular beginner-friendly stage pianos on the market: the Yamaha P-225 and Roland’s FP-30X. These two instruments are priced similarly and target the same type of buyers, so I’m putting them head-to-head to see which one comes out on top.
Have you ever wondered how the pros can play along with any song they hear? Well, it takes some practice, but you might be surprised to hear that you don’t need to be a prodigy, a virtuoso, or have perfect pitch.
Learning how to play piano is an extremely rewarding endeavor, but it can be challenging to fit lessons around your schedule and budget. If you can’t commit to regular piano lessons, it doesn’t mean you should give up; it means you have to find another way to learn.
Kawai’s CA501 digital piano is a step above the entry-level of the flagship Concert Artist series. At almost $1000 more than the cheaper CA401, it’s an expensive step. In this review, I’ll determine if the CA501 lives up to the Concert Artist name and is worth the extra investment.
The piano concerto is arguably the most powerful orchestral form because it covers so much ground; it’s percussive, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic. While some concertos are among the hardest pieces a pianist can tackle, others are deceptively easy, but all showcase the piano’s ability to lead an...
There are jazz standards that every pianist should know for various reasons. In addition to being fantastic tunes, they each help you explore and understand different elements of music, such as rhythm, harmony, and melody. These tunes will teach you more than any theory book and provide enough...
