Train yourself to sight-read fluently, without looking down at your hands or the keyboard, using these examples from piano repertoire at different levels.
Piano technique
Tendonitis Courtesy of Mozart…Not Tennis
When an adult piano student gets tendonitis from practicing Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca, her injury leads to a lesson in piano technique: using the whole arm.
Understanding Tempo Rubato
The push and pull of tempo rubato is a tricky concept for this adult piano student, until she comes to understand rhythm through the poetry of Mary Oliver.
Simone Dinnerstein for Piano Students of All Ages
Simone Dinnerstein touches on inner voices and Bach Prelude in C Major in this video interview of pointers and inspiration for piano students of all ages.
Bottoms-Up with Sight-Reading
Sight-reading classical piano music isn’t easy, but one adult piano student offers tips for improving your skills, such as reading the bass line first.
A Score Without the Piano in Adult Lessons
The piano score can be useful while you’re not even at the piano bench. Reading the sheet music like a book leads to greater comprehension of a piece.
No Pedal Please: A New Approach in Adult Piano Lessons
When Nancy M. Williams realized she was overusing the damper pedal to mask other weaknesses in her piano playing, she decided to practice without it.
The Case of the Extended Pinky
In adult piano lessons, Nancy M. Williams realizes her pinky finger sticking out signals weakness. Scales help her strengthen muscles and improve technique.
Using a Metronome to Master Piano Trills
In the second part of an article about how to practice trills with a metronome, this adult piano student finds out the steps to improving her technique.