What Is a Sonatina?

If you’ve studied piano for a little while, chances are you’ve bumped into the word sonatina—often right before meeting Clementi, Kuhlau, or Diabelli. But what is a sonatina, exactly, and why do teachers love them…

10 Easy Piano Songs to Impress Your Friends (Even if You’re a Beginner)

Why these songs? When people google “easy piano songs to impress your friends,” they’re really chasing three things: Instant recognition – that “Oh, I love this one!” moment in the first bar. Simple building blocks – usually…

The Four Fundamental Characteristics of Music – A Pianist’s First Step into Theory

Why bother with theory when you “just want to play”? If you’re serious about progressing at the piano, there comes a point when extra scales and YouTube tutorials stop giving you all the answers. Understanding…

Can I Learn Piano at 30? Yes—Here’s How

1. The Question Every Late‑Starter Asks Type “can I learn piano at 30” into Google and you’ll find as many discouraging myths as success stories. The assumption is simple: children’s brains are plastic; adult brains…