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Arwen

About Arwen

Arwen, originally from South Africa, is a dedicated piano enthusiast with a deep passion for the instrument. Alongside her musical interests, she is pursuing studies in marketing, where she enjoys engaging in creative projects!

10 Reasons Why It’s Still Worth Learning The Piano Today

2024-10-03T11:09:11+01:00

“I am too old”, “What is the point?”, “It is too complicated.” Did you fall victim to some of these excuses? Does even thinking of the piano become a huge killjoy? Pause, take a breath and read through this article to unlock the desire to start learning the piano! Learning the piano can be challenging and intimidating, since most rather like staying within the borders of their own comfort zone. Yet is it worth venturing beyond those borders to have a chance to see even a glimpse of success? Yes, I believe most definitely so. If you start learning the piano [...]

10 Reasons Why It’s Still Worth Learning The Piano Today2024-10-03T11:09:11+01:00

Keys Full Of Passion: The Piano’s Role In The Romantic Period

2024-10-03T10:55:22+01:00

The Romantic Period was the start of dramatic music full of passion and life, with the piano playing a significant role during the era! After the French Revolution, artists used the atmosphere it created as inspiration for their works. People became more open and public about their objections, which radiated through musician’s compositions. Romanticism was mainly a reaction against political and social injustice. It was also a way of rebelling against the industrial revolution that replaced people’s jobs with machines. That probably explains why romantic music is so expressive and dramatic. Yet this was not the only reason for the [...]

Keys Full Of Passion: The Piano’s Role In The Romantic Period2024-10-03T10:55:22+01:00

From Scratch To Stage: The Benefits and Challenges of Learning The Piano

2024-09-16T21:02:49+01:00

Starting your piano journey can be daunting, but we all have to start somewhere, right? Learning any instrument is hard. You know what is harder? Living with the fact of what could have been. Why live a life of regret where you have the daily opportunity to tame the unknown. Learning the piano will take time, but will be one of the best decisions you ll ever make. Here are some benefits as well as challenges you most probably will come across in your piano journey. The Unwanted Challenges of Learning the Piano Putting Limitations on Age Many people’s excuse as [...]

From Scratch To Stage: The Benefits and Challenges of Learning The Piano2024-09-16T21:02:49+01:00

The Classical Period and Classical Piano

2024-09-04T17:27:40+01:00

From Beethoven’s groundbreaking symphonies to Mozart’s breathtaking Sonatas, Classical Piano is one of the hardest music genres for any pianist to master, but continues to captivate audiences through timeless compositions and virtuous techniques. Classical music is a genre that derived from approximately 1750 until 1820. This time period was called the Classical Era due to its distinguished musical creations and characteristics. It originated in Europe, where classical music was mostly written for the royals and nobles to enjoy while living their comfortable lives. Many musical inventions were born during this era, and it was the start of the piano joining [...]

The Classical Period and Classical Piano2024-09-04T17:27:40+01:00

The Power of Piano and Pop

2024-08-07T10:36:48+01:00

Pop music. One of the most listened to genres, influencing the masses with its vibrant and distinct tunes. Statistics vs Pop Pop is an abbreviation for ‘popular’. It is a genre of music that was generated during the mid 1950s in the United Kingdom and United States. It is a contemporary form of music that appeals to a very wide audience. This genre is also commonly played through radios in public spaces, ideally targeting many listeners. In 2023, the top genres on the Billboard Streaming songs chart was hip hop/rap and pop. Both of these genres consisted out of 27% [...]

The Power of Piano and Pop2024-08-07T10:36:48+01:00

Piano Buskers: The Significance of Audible Street Art

2024-08-07T10:33:15+01:00

Music is everywhere. Whether it's the joyful sound of birds chirping sweet lullabies - or the rich tunes being played on a piano in the street! A Deep Dive Into Street Performance Street performance is practised all over the world. It is the act of performing in public places for gratuities such as money, gifts and food. The term is often called and known as busking. Street performance has been claimed to have existed for centuries, saying people have been busking since ancient Rome during various festivals and events. The word busker comes from the Spanish root word buscar, which [...]

Piano Buskers: The Significance of Audible Street Art2024-08-07T10:33:15+01:00

Feeling Blue(s)

2024-07-01T20:47:58+01:00

Many often use the piano, or any instrument for that matter, as a way to deal with sadness. Feeling Blue is an idiom used to describe the experience of sadness or melancholy. There are endless possible reasons as to why one might feel this way… Do you know that this feeling sparked a whole new music genre? That genre is none other than the Blues. Blues is a popular genre that can be played on various instruments. The piano is the perfect instrument for playing this music style. Whether it is part of a band or solo. Let us dive [...]

Feeling Blue(s)2024-07-01T20:47:58+01:00

Profiles of Legendary Piano Makers: Steinway, Yamaha, and Beyond

2024-07-01T20:54:26+01:00

A lot of piano brands carry legacies from generations ago, where one person or group took a risk in the world of the unknown. Some failed, some succeeded. Yet there are some that are still legendary brands to this day. Let’s look at some of the most famous and well-known piano brands. Steinway & Sons Probably the most popular piano brand ever, Steinway & Sons has built a prestige legacy, having obtained many professional musicians to use their piano. Concert pianists often prefer this renowned brand for their performances. What makes this brand different from the others? Why choose Steinway? [...]

Profiles of Legendary Piano Makers: Steinway, Yamaha, and Beyond2024-07-01T20:54:26+01:00

Delving Deeper Into the World of Jazz

2024-06-03T20:09:27+01:00

Jazz - a beautiful genre where unique rhythmic melodies come alive and improvisation plays a key role in this type of music. There s much to uncover about about this genre, so let us jump right into the world of jazz. History In the late 19th century, in a place called New Orleans, jazz was born. New Orleans, situated along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of Louisiana, is a port city where many people from all over the world would meet. Thus having the opportunity to experience the nightlife this city had to offer and celebrate different ethnic groups [...]

Delving Deeper Into the World of Jazz2024-06-03T20:09:27+01:00

5 Fascinating Facts About the Piano You Probably Didn’t Know

2024-06-04T09:34:37+01:00

The piano is often overlooked when it comes to interesting facts and new information. Nevertheless, here are 5 facts worth the read. 1. Pianos Have Been Sent to Space Before If I was sent to space, I’d definitely take an instrument with me to pass the time if I could. Ed Lu seized the opportunity to take an electric piano to space with him and play it. Lu graduated with an electrical engineering degree and was later chosen to partake in NASA's astronaut program. Three years later he was sent into space. On his third time going to space, Lu used [...]

5 Fascinating Facts About the Piano You Probably Didn’t Know2024-06-04T09:34:37+01:00
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