Piano Forte Music School Blog

Why Music Recitals are Important for Students

March 14, 2021

Performing in music recitals is an important part of every student’s musical education. But playing music in front of an audience takes a lot of…

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Reading Sheet Music vs Playing by Ear – Which is Better?

January 31, 2021

When it comes to learning to play the piano, we’re often asked whether it is better to learn by reading sheet music or by playing…

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The Benefits of Singing – Don’t Just Ring in the New Year; Sing in the New Year!

January 19, 2021

Did you know there are both physical and emotional benefits of singing? Singing can make you feel good and is good for your health. After…

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Music Practice Tips – How to Motivate Kids to Practice Between Lessons

December 15, 2020

As adults, we understand that to master any musical instrument requires dedication and hours and hours of music practice. But sometimes convincing a child to…

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How to Get Over Stage Fright – 10 Tips for Performing Live

November 16, 2020

Your pulse races. Your hands tremble. Your knees quake. You’ve felt this way before but knowing how to get over stage fright still eludes you.…

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Successful Tips for Virtual Piano Lessons

October 20, 2020

Virtual piano lessons are a great way to bring music education into your daily life, while in the comfort of your own home. If you…

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Mastering Piano Basics Leads to Great Piano Playing

September 24, 2020

We often hear beginning students ask, “Why do I need to learn piano basics?” “Why can’t I just pick a popular song and learn to…

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Acoustic Piano vs Keyboards and Digital Pianos – Why You Should Practice On and Play an Acoustic Piano

June 9, 2020

At Piano Forte Music School, we’re often asked the difference between practicing on an acoustic piano vs a keyboard. Parents of new students sometimes wonder…

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The Importance of Piano Practice Between Lessons

May 12, 2020

“I take lessons every week, so do I really have to practice piano between lessons?” It sounds like such an odd question, but surprisingly one…

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