by Susan Chesser | Mar 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m always happy to offer suggestions on purchasing an instrument! Here’s my list of recommended practice instruments: well-maintained acoustic piano ($300+ estimated cost for a used piano) full-size (88 keys) fully-weighted digital piano ($700+ estimated...
by Susan Chesser | Feb 24, 2016 | Keys to Success
I always try to make sure parents of beginning students know that learning to play the piano requires a commitment from both the student AND the parent. In fact, the parent’s commitment and involvement often has a huge role to play in the student’s...
by Susan Chesser | Feb 8, 2016 | Technique
You might have noticed I spend the first portion of each lesson ensuring that each student is seated properly at the piano, and I continue to make adjustments during the lesson as I see the need. Why do I use valuable lesson time to do this? The answer deals with how...
by Susan Chesser | Nov 3, 2015 | Technique
My favorite expert on technique started a blog this week! Adult students will find this particularly interesting. Pop on over and check it out. Here an excerpt: (10 Practice Techniques for your “toolkit”) 1. Separate Hands Practice 2. Practising in dotted...
by Susan Chesser | Oct 9, 2015 | Keys to Success
Today I’d like to share with you 7 important things to remember about learning the piano from our friends at The Curious Piano Teachers. I was looking to share just one of those 7 things with you as the most important, but then I realized I can’t choose...
