Online Piano

As someone who has played the piano for quite a long time, I can tell you that there is nothing more enjoyable than being able to sit down and just improvise.

Now, I don’t do this every day, but when the mood strikes I do. It might be a beautiful spring morning, or the sight of something inspirational, but when the feeling comes, I move towards the piano and just play.

I take for granted that I can do this because I’ve been doing it for a very long time. It’s now a part of me. And a part I would never want to give up or lose. Now I know that some of you may think only a few gifted individuals

(more…)

As someone who has played the piano for quite a long time, I can tell you that there is nothing more enjoyable than being able to sit down and just improvise.

Now, I don’t do this every day, but when the mood strikes I do. It might be a beautiful spring morning, or the sight of something inspirational, but when the feeling comes, I move towards the piano and just play.

I take for granted that I can do this because I’ve been doing it for a very long time. It’s now a part of me. And a part I would never want to give up or lose. Now I know that some of you may think only a few gifted individuals

(more…)

A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower arranging to music arranging. While this may seem a world apart, it really isn’t.

In flower arranging, the goal is to create a pleasing whole using different flowers, colors, textures, etc. If you’ve ever seen a beautiful flower arrangement, you’ll know what I mean. The eye takes in the various contrasts and colors and is pleased when it forms into one satisfying whole.

In music the object is the same. When arranging a piece for New Age piano, we work with sections. We can label the sections (A) and (B) and then “arrange” the sections into an order. The most common order is ABA form. It has the benefits of simplicity and

(more…)

So, you’re just not that into playing the piano lately? Not inspired? Feeling less than enthusiastic about putting fingers to keys?

I understand. I’ve been there and still experience what is commonly called “creative blocks.” But you’re not really blocked. You just don’t want to play. Sounds weird I know but let me explain.

Art, any art is essentially a play activity. Let me ask you something. What happens when children are “forced” to play? They end up rebelling and doing exactly the opposite of what they were told to do.

(more…)

A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower arranging to music arranging. While this may seem a world apart, it really isn’t.

In flower arranging, the goal is to create a pleasing whole using different flowers, colors, textures, etc. If you’ve ever seen a beautiful flower arrangement, you’ll know what I mean. The eye takes in the various contrasts and colors and is pleased when it forms into one satisfying whole.

In music the object is the same. When arranging a piece for New Age piano, we work with sections. We can label the sections (A) and (B) and then “arrange” the sections into an order. The most common order is ABA form. It has the benefits of simplicity and

(more…)