Adult piano advice

How do I Approach a New Piano Piece for the First Time?

2024-04-11T22:07:23+01:00

Most students, when receiving a new piece to learn, will immediately try to play it from the first notes of the written music, being eager to hear and play the melody. However, there are a few factors to take into account before even reading the very first note. Important factors like the key it's written in and the time—whether a waltz time or maybe 6/8 or the normal four beats in a bar.So, What is the Best Approach to Your New Piece?The most important aspects before playing a single note will be the key signature and time signature, but factors like [...]

How do I Approach a New Piano Piece for the First Time?2024-04-11T22:07:23+01:00

Interview with Xinyue – Oct 2023

2023-10-19T12:32:37+01:00

About Xinyue Xinyue, a renowned classical piano teacher at London Piano Institute, brings over a decade of experience, remarkable skills, and awards to inspire students. Stefan Joubert: When did you start playing the piano and why? Xinyue: I started playing the piano at the age of 4. My parents quickly noticed my fascination with the piano. They saw that I had an ear for music and an unusual sense of rhythm for my age. They decided to nurture my budding talent by enrolling me in piano lessons. Stefan Joubert: What is your worst memory as a piano student? Xinyue: It [...]

Interview with Xinyue – Oct 20232023-10-19T12:32:37+01:00

Fourth Anniversary

2023-10-03T18:37:46+01:00

Fourth Anniversary Four years have passed since I started piano lessons - it is hard to believe that time flies so fast. My classes with Stefan Joubert at S & C Music have been excellent and life-changing really. He is a great teacher with the right blend of enthusiasm, standards and experience to help you grow as a player. The thing I love about S & C is that the lessons are designed for adult learners, and the teachers understand how adults learn and are sympathetic to the realities of learning as an older human. After four years, I now [...]

Fourth Anniversary2023-10-03T18:37:46+01:00

The Fascinating Intersection of Piano and Neuroscience

2023-09-20T14:38:58+01:00

The act of playing the piano is often seen as a captivating artistic endeavor that involves skill, emotion, and creativity. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, however, the practice of playing the piano also has a profound connection to the intricate workings of the human brain. This fascinating intersection of piano and neuroscience offers insights into how music engages the brain, promotes cognitive development, and influences our emotional well-being. The Brain's Harmonic Symphony: Neural Processing of Music When a pianist's fingers grace the keys, a complex symphony of neural activity is set in motion. As sound waves travel from the piano's strings [...]

The Fascinating Intersection of Piano and Neuroscience2023-09-20T14:38:58+01:00

Interview with Xinyue – Aug 2023

2023-08-08T21:09:36+01:00

About Xinyue Xinyue, a renowned classical piano teacher at London Piano Institute, brings over a decade of experience, remarkable skills, and awards to inspire students. Stefan Joubert: How do you deal with technical difficulties? Xinyue: I employ several strategies to overcome challenges and improve my skills: 1: Isolate the Problem: When facing a technical issue in a specific passage or technique, I isolate that section and practice it separately from the rest of the piece. Focusing on the problem area allows me to address it more effectively. 2: Practice Rhythmic Variations: To enhance my rhythmic control, I experiment with different [...]

Interview with Xinyue – Aug 20232023-08-08T21:09:36+01:00

Interview with Xinyue – July 2023

2023-07-20T20:17:13+01:00

About XinyueXinyue, a renowned classical piano teacher at London Piano Institute, brings over a decade of experience, remarkable skills, and awards to inspire students.Stefan Joubert: What is the most difficult piece you have ever played so far and why?Xinyue: The most difficult piano piece I have tried to play so far, it would be Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor. This concerto is notorious for its technical demands and requires exceptional skill, strength, and endurance. The intricate fingerings, rapid passages, and extensive use of octaves make it an incredibly challenging piece to master.Octave Passages: Rachmaninoff incorporates numerous octave [...]

Interview with Xinyue – July 20232023-07-20T20:17:13+01:00

Interview with Laura – April 2023

2023-07-18T09:57:42+01:00

About Laura Laura Bevan is a piano teacher at the London Piano Institute. She has been playing the piano since she was seven years old and since then has studied at the Conservatoire in Leeds, gaining a degree in classical and Popular music. Stefan Joubert: Laura Bevan: My favourite pianist is Yuja Wang for reasons other than her technical capabilities. Yuja Wang is my favourite pianist because she doesn’t listen to what is expected of her. The fact she wears what she likes despite it being deemed as ‘inappropriate’ for a classical musician is inspiring and shows that she is [...]

Interview with Laura – April 20232023-07-18T09:57:42+01:00

Playing Piano by Ear or by Sight – Which is Best?

2023-01-27T09:49:44+00:00

Playing the piano by ear or by sight - which is best? There are often disputes between musicians as to which of these two ways of playing music is best. The ear players see their way as best, and the note-reading players say, “no, our way is best!” So what would be the best way for you to learn to play the piano or an instrument? Let's look at playing from music sheets and not playing by ear. A significant advantage of playing by sight is being able to read music pieces from the score - even if you have [...]

Playing Piano by Ear or by Sight – Which is Best?2023-01-27T09:49:44+00:00

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