Piano Finger Pets are the perfect way to help little ones learn the piano keyboard notes and finger numbers in Beginners Piano Lessons! This is a really handy teaching aid for young pianists, and such a fun way to consolidate beginner lessons to make sure ‘the penny really drops’! They become so engaged with the […]
How To Help Your Child Practice For Non Playing Parents
How To Help Your Child Practice With These Free Printable Prompt cards! Parents, pupils and teachers all know that in order to make good progress, regular and effective practice is vital. But some Mums and Dads don’t have any musical experience to draw on, and find the whole prospect of practice routines a little daunting. […]
Silent Night Easy Piano Music
Everyone can join in with this Silent Night Easy Piano Music! How to Play Silent Night Easy Piano Music Print off the sheet music and sing through it together. Follow the notes with your finger as you sing them. Sing it once again, but this time clap the rhythm, and draw attention to the 3/4 time […]
First Piano Lessons: Finger Strengthening Exercises
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! I Like Sticky Candyfloss: A Fun Finger Strengthening Exercise Here is a catchy little finger strengthening exercise perfect for first piano lessons, that is excellent for developing and increasing finger co-ordination. Ask the child whether they prefer Sticky Candy floss or Chewy Chocolate […]
First Piano Lessons: Introducing the Note Family
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]