Learn to Play Piano by Listening: Play 1st Song Today for Complete Beginners and Early Beginners
Education Podcasts
Are you an aspiring pianist who either just started to learn piano or have been thinking about getting back into piano but not sure where to begin? Or have you always thought how nice it would be to learn to play the piano but never took that first step? Join me as I will be tackling the most frequently asked questions from my students and basic concepts. You will learn through my experiences as a a student then as a teacher of over 30 years. I hope to meet you soon. You can also find me at www.play1stsongtoday.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
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United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Are you an aspiring pianist who either just started to learn piano or have been thinking about getting back into piano but not sure where to begin? Or have you always thought how nice it would be to learn to play the piano but never took that first step? Join me as I will be tackling the most frequently asked questions from my students and basic concepts. You will learn through my experiences as a a student then as a teacher of over 30 years. I hope to meet you soon. You can also find me at www.play1stsongtoday.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
Language:
English
Episodes
Summary to All 9 Episodes to get you to Start 1st Piano Song!
9/19/2022
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.
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What Piano Lesson Books and Supplies do I need?
9/12/2022
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.
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What Should You or Your Child's First Instrument Should Be?
9/6/2022
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.
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Piano vs Keyboard, Which is Better?
8/30/2022
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.
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Thinking about Starting Piano Lessons? How much are lessons? How long are lessons? How often?
8/23/2022
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.
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What does Progress Sound Like?
8/19/2022
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
Podcast #4 for Beginning Piano, What is your Why for playing the Piano.
8/15/2022
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
Podcast #3. Introducing Basic Piano Tones, Notes and Rests.
8/14/2022
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
Complete and Early Beginner Pianists Guide to Beats, Rhythm and Tempo.
8/12/2022
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/play1stsongtoday/support
(Edited & Re-Recorded) Introduction and 1st Topic: How to Find Middle C
8/7/2022
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...