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In one of my dreams, I always wanted to play the piano.

As a child, my parents gave us a small piano and the chance to learn, but I didn’t take the opportunity. I had some basic music lessons in g...

By Derek Cannon of Hobby Jr. Derek loves rockhounding and writing about his experiences on Hobby Jr. He hopes to encourage young people to find a hobby they love.

There’s a quiet kind of clarity that...

Derek Cannon of Hobby Jr., contributed another wonderful article. Derek loves rockhounding and writing about his experiences on Hobby Jr. He hopes to encourage young people to find a hobby they love.

When we sit at the piano, we’re not just learning notes—we’re learning how to trust ourselves. Sunshine, one of the students in Simple & Beautiful Piano for Adult Beginners, recently shared her journe...

Here is another excellent article by our guest writer, Derek Cannon. Derek loves rockhounding and writing about his experiences on Hobby Jr. He hopes to encourage young people to find a hobby they lov...

Our guest writer for this article is Derek Cannon. Derek loves rockhounding and writing about his experiences on Hobby Jr. He hopes to encourage young people to find a hobby they love.

Creativity isn...

Recently, I had the pleasure of corresponding with Ric Overton of R. Kassman Fine Pianos. As fellow music professionals, we both appreciate the importance of supporting musicians and helping them find...

Want to learn a little bit more about how I became the musician, teacher, and entrepreneur that I am? 

Rhonda Rizzo of No Dead Guys asked me to write a guest article, where I got to reminisce about m...

 *This is a reposting of a recent newsletter. 

At the beginning of January, my dear mother—77 years young—began her piano journey with Simple & Beautiful Piano for Beginners.

She had been asking (ok...

During the time of the creating and launching my online piano course, my social media feed was (and still) flooded with ads for online piano courses promising miraculous results: “Play piano in two we...

When it comes to mastering the piano, practice isn’t just about playing through your favorite pieces. Effective practice involves building a well-rounded routine that develops different aspects of you...

Learning to play an instrument, especially the piano, offers a wealth of benefits that extend beyond the joy of making music. From cognitive enhancements to emotional growth and social benefits, playi...