Hand independence is one of the biggest struggles that comes with learning piano. As the right hand and left hand are doing pretty much the same thing; pressing keys down, no matter what the rhythm or notes are, it is … Read more
5 Reasons Why You Should Learn a Musical Instrument Beth, Piano Coach at Sono School Of Music, explains why learning a musical instrument is one of the best things you can do for your brain. It’s been theorised and studied … Read more
Recording Music At Home In the last decade or so, recording music has shifted from the studios into the bedrooms. High-quality music recordings used to be unattainable without the use of a professional studio with many thousands of dollars worth … Read more
Preparing for a Performance Do you have a big performance coming up? Sometimes, the right preparation can be half the battle. Effectively preparing for a performance can be split up into three main areas. Your mind, your body, and your … Read more
by Joshua, Voice Coach at Sono There are often multiple debates surrounding the relationship between piano and singing. The central, most discussed argument is ‘do singers needs to learn piano as well?’. There is a general consensus that ‘yes’, singers … Read more
Taking piano lessons is an obvious way of improving your skill level on the piano. However, you may not be getting as much out of your piano lessons as you possibly could be. There are some simple things you can … Read more
Why You Should Have Regular Piano Lessons At Sono, we recommend that lessons should be attended on a weekly or twice weekly basis in order to get the most out of them. We do not do “casual” lessons as they … Read more
A Brief History of the Piano by Kailan O’Dell, Piano Coach at Sono School Of Music If you are like many piano players, you might not have given too much thought to the evolution of the piano itself. The piano is … Read more
You Are Never Too Old To Learn Piano! by Kailan O’Dell, Sono School of Music “Am I too old to learn piano?” We have found this to be a common question among many adults wishing to take their first steps … Read more
Acoustic Piano Vs Digital Piano. Which should I buy? By Kailan O’Dell, Sono School Of Music This is a topic that has seen frequent debate, and this article will help you make an informed decision as to which type of piano … Read more