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Ready to learn piano? Take your skills to the next level with this growing collection of articles, from Playground Sessions. Learn new piano practice routines, tips, techniques and more. Each post focuses on detailed pointers that help you play piano better.

All posts are written by Playground Sessions’ own piano instructors, who are just as passionate about piano as you are!

easy piano chords

Play countless piano songs with these easy piano chords

Playing songs on the piano is a fun and rewarding hobby, but going through the process of learning songs can seem overwhelming for beginners at first. Each song comes with a unique melody that’s set to various rhythms and supported by harmonies. So when you look at a song through that lens, it’s no wonder …

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Beginner learning and practicing piano scales

10 piano scales every beginner should learn

As a beginner learning how to play piano, developing a strong foundation in scales is highly beneficial. Practicing scales helps familiarize yourself with the keyboard, improve finger dexterity, and gain an understanding of music theory concepts. In addition, scales greatly enhance ear training and serve as effective warm-up exercises to prepare your fingers for playing! …

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How to stay motivated while practicing piano

How to stay motivated while practicing piano

Learning the piano can be a challenge at times, but there are many things you can do to help you overcome any challenge and stay motivated. Playing the piano involves several things going on at the same time including: playing with both hands, having hand independence, using the foot pedal, performing with expression, and of …

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5 benefits of playing piano

If you’ve ever wondered about playing the piano, now is a great time to start! Learning an instrument has many benefits, and playing the piano is no exception. From improving your cognitive abilities, to fostering creativity and self-expression – here are five amazing benefits that come with learning this beloved instrument.  Playing piano improves cognitive …

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Six reasons why piano beginners should learn music theory

When you first start learning the piano, there are a lot of things that can seem daunting. You have to make sense of all the keys on the keyboard, figure out how to maneuver your hands around the keys, and practice, practice, practice. But one of the most intimidating things for beginner pianists is learning …

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