Learning the piano – Improvisation is key

The piano may be the most common instrument to learn as it forms the basis of music education. Some say that you could learn any other instrument once you know how to play the piano. Many pianists around the world find it an uplifting and enlightening experience that can be almost therapeutic for the player as well as the listener. But so many times even those who have spent time, money and hard work feel extremely uncomfortable, confused or overwhelmed when they resort to playing the piano without sheet music. From a simple “Happy Birthday” to “Silent Night”, many pianists cannot even start to play the piano without sheet music. Many piano instructors do not know the methods of improvisation or ear training. The skill lies in hearing a tune and playing it without reading the music notes. This is a very important subject many fail to teach their students. So if you are going to take up piano instruction, make sure that you are going to the right piano instructor.

Preparatory piano instruction

Marr Studios is a place which has honed the art of imparting music education in all its forms to beginners and professionals. This piano studio located in Santa Clara County includes technical studies, musical styles, theory, musical history, improvisation, ear training, sight reading, and ensemble work in their list of imparting music education to all their students. All those who take up piano instruction will gain first hand experience, knowledge and understanding to play the piano just by training their ears to listen and implement those tunes on the keyboard. And best of all you will have expert teachers to guide and train you to achieve that level, so that you can gain a MTAC Certificate and be confident enough to participate in competitions and recitals.

The piano studio charges just $30 an hour for a private/group session, once a week. Call 408-371-2768 or email marilyn@marrpianostudio.com to know how you can sign up. For more information about Marr Studios, visit their corporate website at www.marrpianostudio.com.