Piano Literature – Piano Lessons for Adults

Famous Song Introductions for Fun and Technique

I recently had a student where I was struggling to find approachable and appealing material. The student always wanted to work on pieces that were above their technical ability, so they typically spent a very long time (too long) on each piece. Method books had shorter and easier songs, but were unappealing to this youngContinue reading “Famous Song Introductions for Fun and Technique”

Minimalist Music for Adult Piano Students

My piano library includes quite a bit of minimalist and contemporary music (with minimalist characteristics) for my beginning and early-intermediate adult piano students. I like the minimalist style of music because the piano music can be very accessible to the beginning adult piano student and it typically sounds modern and sophisticated despite its simplicity. MinimalismContinue reading “Minimalist Music for Adult Piano Students”

Why I Love Hanon

Talk to any pianist and they will have heard of Hanon and probably also have strong opinions either for or against the use of these 5 finger technical exercises. I’m a big fan of Hanon exercises. I use them myself and with my students, but I do use them in particular ways. Who was CharlesContinue reading “Why I Love Hanon”