Preparing for a Performance Do you have a big performance coming up? Sometimes, the right preparation can be half the battle. Effective performance preparation can be split up into three main areas. Your mind, your body, and your instrument. Let’s take a look at some strategies that can be employed in each of these areas. […]
by Joshua Clifford, 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 do indeed need to learn the piano. But to what level? Do they need […]
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 of gear. Fortunately for musicians, it is now easier than ever to create good quality recordings […]
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 do to maximise the improvement that you get from your piano lessons. But first, a note […]
Why You Should Have Regular Piano Lessons by Kailan O’Dell, Piano Coach at Sono School Of Music 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 simply don’t work! Frequent piano […]
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 a magical instrument, capable of beautiful colour and expression in a wide variety of styles. […]
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 into the wonderfully rewarding world of music. Age related concerns are shared by those in their […]
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 you should buy when considering an acoustic or digital piano. Many purists believe that acoustic […]