Introducing musical notation as the note family with characters to represent each note makes a tricky concept immediately accessible. This way, children find the note names and their time values so much easier to remember. Make sure to explain that these are their nick-names to help us to tell which is which, and point out […]
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Easy Piano Music
Here’s the easy piano music for We Wish You A Merry Christmas! It’s the perfect way to keep little ones practicing over Christmas! And it never fails to get everyone in the festive spirit! Kids just love playing pieces that everyone can enjoy together and that’s what learning to play the piano is all about. […]
Tommy Thumb : Free Easy Piano Music
This Tommy Thumb Free Easy Piano Music is a perfect little exercise for young piano beginners. The familiar song repeats the verse for each finger in turn, so it’s excellent for finger strengthening. Tommy Thumb Easy Piano Teaching Notes For Young Beginners Right Hand: This song is great for piano beginners because it’s in C […]
Easy Piano Songs Just For Beginners
When kids are just starting piano you want to win them over. It’s really important to build up their confidence and make sure that they’re having lots of of fun in the lessons. Especially as if they find it a struggle, it’s all too easy for them to be put off. So I thought it would […]
Music Theory for Kids: Understanding Accidentals
Accidentals needn’t be difficult if they are approached in a simple and child friendly way. When introducing sharps and flats I always start by asking the child if they’d like to know the secret of the black notes and why they are so useful. This normally pricks their curiosity and gets them onside. It also […]
Roll Up Piano Review: Great for Extra Practice
When I first saw this Roll Up Piano I knew it would be a brilliant teaching aid. But when it arrived I had to share it as it offers such great flexibility for busy family life. I wish these were around when my kids were small! It’s a full piano keyboard that is flexible so you can […]
Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners
I’m always being asked which books and pieces I recommend for children starting to learn the piano. So I thought it would be helpful for all those new little pianists to share my list of Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners. Like all teachers I’m a bit of a magpie. Over the years I’ve built up a […]
Famous, Fun, Five Finger Piano Books For Beginners
When small children start to learn the piano you need to get them motivated with easy and appealing song books. These famous, fun five finger piano books for beginners are just what you need to get them hooked, and practicing too! Young children will find it so satisfying being able to play the tunes that […]
First Piano Lessons eBook Spanish Edition -El eBook Mis primeras lecciones de piano
The First Piano lessons eBook Spanish edition is now available!! We’re delighted to announce that our popular First Piano Lessons eBook has been fully translated into Spanish. This edition has stayed as close to the original as possible, but we do have some new friends! Can you spot the new members of the Spanish note […]
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney: Easy Piano Sheet Music
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney is such a huge favourite at Christmas. So this funny little song makes an excellent choice for piano beginners and the easy piano sheet music is perfect for building confidence and getting them hooked! When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney Easy Piano Sheet Music Tutorial If the child […]