Regular practice is a key ingredient in a piano student's development and success. No one would argue with that, right? And yet, many students have a hard time establishing a regular home practice routine. While some children go to the piano without being prompted to practice, others often seem to be reluctant participants in the process. Here are some tips to help parents and students work together to make practice time a more enjoyable, productive, and "tear-free" time. Sch

Let’s take a little informal survey: when someone greets you and asks how you are, what do you say? I’ve recently been paying a lot of attention to the responses to this question, and have noticed a slightly disturbing trend. More often than not, the answer goes something like this: “Oh, I’m so busy!” Or, “We're just so busy this year!” Or, “Our kids’ schedules are just crazy – we’re always so busy!” My husband and I raised three children, so I get it – we all want to expose