Interested in learning how to play the piano? Great! As with learning any instrument, it can take time. But rest assured it’s a fun and worthwhile journey. In this guide, we’ve broken down the basics into seven easy steps. Are you ready? Let’s learn step by step! Learn How To Sit & Hold Your Hands…
When you Google “How Much Do Singers Make”, you get a confusing list of answers. Some sites will tell you that the average singer is making $30/hour, which works out to between $45,000 – $65,000 per year if they were working full-time. I can tell you right now that the answer isn’t that straightforward. What…
Music is expensive. Music as a career is almost terrifyingly expensive. Gear is expensive. Recording music is expensive. Releasing music is inexpensive, but the marketing can add up to a hefty sum, especially if you’re releasing professionally. Making videos. Taking photos. Crafting merch. Touring. The list goes on and on. Learning where to spend my…
Songwriting is not generally looked at as a lucrative venture. The majority of people writing songs are not doing it to make money. But songs are worth money. People care about music and music has value. So, how do you get paid as a songwriter? As more and more people listen to your music or…
When starting out on the piano, playing boring sounding classical pieces may not be what you had in mind. But it’s important to learn some songs that sound and feel impressive to play. Knowing that you can pull off some music that will delight others can help keep you motivated to practice and learn. Take…
Music is important. But it’s still worth asking: why is music important? Making art is a basic human function. For whatever reason, we feel the need to leave a mark on the world. We have a burning desire to create, whether it’s folk songs, rock art, or movies – it’s all human expression. Having a…
Record labels are not dead. Even though people are more connected than ever, labels offer a framework that many independent artists find useful. These days, labels are more than just labels. Some manage artists, promote shows or even have their own streetwear brand – you get the idea! The modern label is about connections, clout,…
Writing songs is both an art and a big business. Artists around the world are making a go of it either playing and recording their own music or writing music for other artists. How do you become a songwriter? How do you make money as a songwriter? What makes a songwriter a professional? In this…
If you’re in the process of buying a piano or keyboard, you may be wondering what a full-size piano is. What’s the difference between a keyboard with 73 keys, and a full-size piano? In this quick guide, I’m going to take you through how many keys are on a piano, why there are that many,…
Have you ever thought about how songs are structured? What makes a chorus feel like a chorus? What makes a good verse? There is no right or wrong way. But if you pay attention, you will see that a lot of songs have similar structures. Knowing how songs are traditionally structured will help your songwriting…
Learning piano is fun and rewarding, but it also takes a lot of dedication and practice. In my opinion, you need two things to learn piano: good instruction and consistent, quality practice time. You are in charge of practicing consistently and regularly, but you can’t be in charge of delivering quality lessons. This guide is…
When you’re just starting out on piano, you may be confused by the language. What’s the deal with digital pianos, keyboards, synths, stage pianos and so on? Well, I’m here to explain it to you. In this guide, we’ll cover some common types of acoustic pianos, why digital pianos are different from keyboards, what keyboards…
Today we’re going to look at how hard it is to learn piano. The first instrument many people learn is piano – but this is not necessarily because it’s easy. Playing piano proficiently takes many years of practice, and hours of lessons. It takes a lot to go from playing a few notes at a…
As a keyboard player, I often have conversations with people who tell me about their aunt or grandma who could pick melodies out of thin air and play it back to them. I have always wanted to do this. When I was a young player, I did not have much of an ear. I wasn’t…
The hardest part about playing piano is getting your hands to play completely different parts at the same time. Both hands will often be playing a wildly different part – one part can be challenging enough on its own – and then you must play them at the same time. It’s hard! It can be…