Practicing Piano
Common Piano Problems #4: Perfectionism
In this video series, I’ll discuss common problems I see adult learners face at the piano based on my experience teaching online courses these past few years. The first video in the series can be found here. The second video can be found here. And here’s the third! If you’d like to join the music…
Read MoreCommon Piano Problems #3: Reading Rhythms
In this video series, I’ll discuss common problems I see adult learners face at the piano based on my experience teaching online courses these past few years. The first video in the series can be found here. The second video can be found here. If you’d like to join the music theory webinar series, head…
Read MoreCommon Piano Problems #2: Avoiding Reading Music
In this video series, I’ll discuss common problems I see adult learners face at the piano based on my experience teaching online courses these past few years. The first video in the series can be found here. If you’d like to join the music theory webinar series, head here. To learn more about my piano…
Read MoreCommon Piano Problems #1: Overdoing It
In this five-part video series, I’ll discuss common problems I see adult learners face at the piano based on my experience teaching online courses these past few years. If you’d like to join the music theory webinar series, head here. To learn more about my piano classes, and to sign up for a waitlist,…
Read MoreMemorizing a Piece: Building Muscle Memory
Memorizing a Piece: Building Muscle Memory We’ve talked about four different types of memory on this channel before: tactile, aural, visual, and analytical. Today, I wanted to hone in on a specific discussion of tactile memory, which we also typically refer to as “muscle memory”. When I think of muscle memory and music, I think…
Read MoreThe Best Way to Learn is in Layers
We learn naturally in layers. When we learn to walk, we don’t master walking right away. We learn to walk alongside other skills like eating and throwing balls (or food). As we age, we get better and better at walking – and then later on, we’re able to run and jump. If we just laser-focused…
Read MorePractice with no progress? (Four reasons and remedies)
Hey friends! It’s been a while since I sat down and chatted with you about piano player problems and challenges that adult learners in particular tend to face. Today I want to talk about the very common problem of practicing without feeling like you’re making any progress at all. Here are four reasons you might…
Read MoreThe 4DX Practice Framework (The Four Disciplines of Execution)
For today’s video, I was inspired by reading (as is often the case). I’ve been re-reading Cal Newport’s Deep Work, in which he mentions the “4DX practice framework”. This is from a book called the Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney and Sean Covey. So why is this important to you, as a piano…
Read MoreWhy the morning is the best time to practice piano
In today’s quick video, I just wanted to share a simple but powerful idea as to why the morning is the perfect time to practice piano – and it might not be what you think! Enjoy, -Allysia
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Dynamics on the Piano
In today’s video we’re going to address the topic of dynamics on the piano. We’ll talk about what dynamics are, the differences in dynamics across musical eras, and some tips on how to play dynamics more effectively. As far as I know there isn’t a “do-this-and-achieve-awesome-dynamics” lesson out there – if there is, please let…
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