Tag: piano-lessons

  • Music is Harmony

    Music is Harmony

    Music can be such a complex, vast topic that can take years to wrap your head around. People study it their whole lives. Some people never formally study it and that works out just fine too. I think I know why. The common thread I have seen in all of my musical studies, at the…

  • Music Theory: Necessary?

    Music Theory: Necessary?

    Knowing how music works is like having a trail map for the hike you’re on. Do you need a map in order to have fun hiking? Nope. In fact, it could be more fun to just wander aimlessly, free of plans or structure. Is a map useful if there’s a specific area you want to…

  • Practice vs Play

    Practice vs Play

    There are different reasons, and corresponding approaches, to picking your instrument up, and it’s important that you’re intentional about which method you choose. If you play for fun during practice time, you hurt your progress. If you work during playtime, you ruin the enjoyment. If you practice during rehearsal time, you annoy your bandmates! (haha)…