by Susan Chesser | May 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
What’s the first step to starting piano lessons? Well, it’s kinda obvious to every single piano teacher ever. Sometimes it’s not quite so obvious to parents. Here it is: GET A PIANO This may or may not seem like a no-brainer. In case it’s not, let me...
by Susan Chesser | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
KiddyKeys Classes are coming in October! We’re so excited to announce that we will be offering KiddyKeys classes! For many years, we’ve wanted to offer group classes, but it’s been hard to find a location and curriculum that works for us! Now with...
by Susan Chesser | Feb 20, 2017 | Recommended Reads
Piano Practice is a sticky subject with most piano parents. Either they have it figured out or it is a source of frustration in their week. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources out there to help! One such resource is a book by my piano teacher friend, Tracy...
by Susan Chesser | Feb 13, 2017 | Preschool and Kindergarten Piano, What to do Before You Begin Piano Lessons
Myself AND my husband are both second-generation pianists. Both of our mothers are pianists – his mother can read, play, and arrange music (mostly hymns) and my mother plays by ear (mostly Southern Gospel). We knew it was likely that any children would follow...
by Susan Chesser | Feb 3, 2017 | Practice, Preschool and Kindergarten Piano, Uncategorized
This week in Students & Practice: I have to say I am so proud of D – his lesson this week was phenomenal. Last week, we worked on technique. There is so much more to learning to play the piano than just conquering notes and rhythms. To sound pleasant to the...
