Piano Lessons for Adult Piano Students
The shows theme is a discussion on Acoustic vs. Digital Pianos. In Piano News we discuss Merton, YouTube and ChatRoulette. Plus listener quesitons.
Show Notes:
ChatRoulette
YouTube: Funny Piano Improv #1
YouTube: Funny Piano Improv #2
YouTube: Ben Fold “Ode to Merton”
The “war of instruments” is counter-productive in addition to silly
If there is one thing that pianists get hot about it is the “war of instruments” between the proponents of acoustic pianos and lovers of digital pianos. I know because I get caught in their battles quite often. Any reader of these essays knows that I believe the digital piano to be the best instrument for the amateur pianist, as well as a superior instrument for learning to play in the first place. If you’d like to know my reasoning please see Three Reasons to Buy a DIGITAL Piano or Digital Pianos vs. Acoustic Pianos. I hope what I say helps you come to some conclusions. However, I have one final thing to say about all this and it would be worthwhile for any pianist or piano student to hear it. (more…)
A Comparison of Live Adult Piano Instruction and Online Adult Piano Lessons
Adults all want to learn to play piano faster and have more fun doing it. Some adult piano students are beginners, perhaps folks who always wanted to play but never got around to it. Other adults are already pianists but seek adult piano lessons to learn new styles of playing piano. (more…)
Which Piano Should You Buy?
I love digital pianos in spite of the fact that many traditionalists reject them. Digital pianos have been around since the late 1980’s, constantly getting better and better. However, even now, in 2010, you will find a ton of websites that explain how digital pianos have some good features but just don’t measure up to a “real piano,” meaning an acoustic piano, one with strings. (more…)
Which Piano Should You Buy?
Let’s continue with our discussion of the relative merits of the acoustic piano and the digital piano. I continue to believe that for both the amateur pianist and the beginner the digital piano is the better choice. Naturally, you, the buyer, will choose the instrument which best fits your needs and interests. I’m presenting my views as a long time instructor of adult piano students to possibly assist your choice. (more…)
