Piano for the Vocalist

Why Are People Afraid to Play?: Notes From a Piano Teacher

A piano teacher guiding an adult student as they explore the keys for the first time, emphasizing play and curiosity.

Make a sound. Any sound. As a piano teacher, I have learned that that’s a surprisingly difficult instruction for people to follow. And how they respond can tell me a lot about how they relate to their voice or their instrument. It’s a little experiment I like to run when I run into a common […]

Playing Piano Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Picture of man at piano for 5th chord blog.

Have you ever wanted to sit at the piano and play your favorite songs — but felt held back by complicated chords or theory? In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to play Let It Be by The Beatles using a simple yet powerful approach — making it perfect for beginners piano and voice students. The […]

What is Collaborative Piano?

Two women singing and playing at piano

If you’ve ever been to a voice recital or choir rehearsal, you’ve probably seen a pianist performing alongside the singers.