This is our 10th Episode.  I put together and give you the summary of what we have been discussing so far.  At the end of this episode, you will be able to get the most important topics under your belt and be ready to start your 1st song. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

I hear all the time how intimidating teaching yourself piano is in the beginning.  With the right resources and guides, you CAN have fun teaching yourself piano at home.  With today's episode, you will learn what you need, my recommendations as to what to get and where to get them.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

One of the most frequent questions I hear is, what is the best 1st instrument.  In this episode, I give you what I learned through 30 years of teaching and owning a music school that taught pretty much all the instrument varieties.  With my explanation and reasoning, I hope that you will receive some good ideas to consider when choosing your or your child's first instrument. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

I know that many of you are thinking about getting your instrument and it can be overwhelming.  In this episode, I will give you an overview of what choices you have and what you need to consider and why.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

In this episode, I answer most common lessons related to Piano lessons.  Listen for reasons as to why you'd want to get private lessons vs semi-private or group lessons, or learn to play piano on your own.    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

I’ll be playing how a beginner students’ progress through time would sound like. Musicality is a continued advancement over time. I hope you are encouraged and inspired to continue your journey of a beginner pianist with today’s demonstration. Happy Tunes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

I share my personal experiences of love - hate relationship with piano. I hope your attitude and approach to piano are different than mine but will find a great love for piano like I eventually did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

This segment expands from the last two episodes where I began explaining how to find middle C, introduce 4 most common notes using metronomes. I’m this segment, we added rests and I demonstrate variations on the piano. Finally, I am playing a bonus piece on my piano to conclude. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/play1stsongtoday/support

Join me as I explain three words that beginning pianists struggle with. I am demonstrating concepts and 4 different notes using my metronome. Follow along to learn Quarter, Half, Whole and Eighth notes. Tap, sing or clap along through the entire segment. By the time you’re done, you’ll know exactly how to incorporate and distinguish these notes in songs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

One of the most frequent questions I get is, "What is Middle C?", "How do I find Middle C?". I am using this 1st episode to introduce myself and the 2nd half to explain what Middle C is and how you locate it on your piano or keyboard.  Follow along to get answers to this frequently asked questions.  I hope you find it helpful and get to look forward to my future podcasts.  So, subscribe today and continue to use my show to expand your practical knowledge in how to play piano, theory and...