The paths that lead an adult to a musical instrument — whether returning after a long gap or starting from scratch — are varied: The kids have grown and moved out, leaving you with spare time, disposable income, and a [...]
A quick note for anyone considering lessons: starting now, I'm only taking on new students for 45-minute or 60-minute weekly slots. Thirty-minute lessons have their place, and I'll continue to honour them for existing students who already have a solid [...]
"I just want to play for fun." It's the most common thing I hear from adult students. After a day spent managing a career, a family, or just the general chaos of life, the piano should be an escape — [...]
You've seen the ads. Some charismatic "guru" appears on your feed promising you can master the piano in just three minutes a day, sitting on your couch. It's a beautiful, tempting Siren Song — but like the myths of old, [...]
The days are getting longer, the evenings are brighter, and there's a sense of relaxed energy in the air – summer is almost here in Cork and the recent sunny spell surely makes us feel so! While many are planning [...]
Has it ever happened that at the end of a piano practice session, you stand up from the bench feeling like little or nothing was really achieved? Perhaps you played through some pieces, stumbled over the same tricky spots, but [...]
Choosing the right lesson duration is a crucial step in your piano learning journey. The ideal length of your piano lesson can significantly impact your progress, enjoyment, and overall learning experience. I currently offer 30-minute, 45-minute, and 1-hour lessons. In [...]
In this article, I’ll share tips to optimise your practice space for the best possible experience. Choosing the right online piano lesson setup is essential. It ensures we get the most out of our time together using Zoom videoconferencing software. [...]
In a previous article I suggested that 30 minutes of daily piano practice routine is a good baseline for beginners. But the real answer to "how long should I practice?" is: it depends. It depends on who you are, what [...]
Many people come to the piano with a particular image in their heads: effortless grace, soothing melodies, emotions flowing freely through the fingers. Instagram reels, reality TV shows and 3-minutes-a-day piano "gurus" all do their part in keeping that image [...]
