exercises

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What is meditative or 'ambient' piano music?

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What is meditative or 'ambient' piano music?

What is meditative piano? Learn what it is, where it came from, what it sounds like and why it’s the perfect way to begin improvising on piano!

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Yoga for Pianists - a free taster session!

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Yoga for Pianists - a free taster session!

If you've experienced any strain or pain as a result of playing piano – or maybe as a result of something else in your life but certainly exacerbated by playing piano, please know that it is normal! But just because it’s normal, that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Stretching into those forgotten corners of the body can do wonders for your energy, motivation and creativity too!

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Why rhythms are hard for pianists (& how to improve!)

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Why rhythms are hard for pianists (& how to improve!)

When you first decided to learn piano you probably didn't imagine you'd need to learn rhythmic skills, but once you get into creative playing that's exactly what you need to develop! So why is it so difficult to get our hands playing different things?

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5 ways to take the stale out of piano scales!

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5 ways to take the stale out of piano scales!

Just the word 'scales' conjures up memories of dry, boring, regimented exercises - on this journey toward becoming a creative pianist, you might have imagined we'd be leaving scales in the dust, right? In this article you'll discover how creative pianists can use scales to their advantage!

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Exercises For Strong Hands And Fingers

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Exercises For Strong Hands And Fingers

As you progress in your piano playing you will notice your fingers and wrists can become strained after a long practice. Prevention is better than a cure which is why you need to start doing finger and wrist exercises.