PPP383: Your Child’s Sixth Sense: Proprioception at the Piano

PPP383: Your Child’s Sixth Sense: Proprioception at the Piano

Listen to the full episode here: Have you ever watched your piano kid read a note on the page, look down to find it on the keyboard, then look back up only to discover they've lost their place in the music? There's an interesting connection between this familiar piano practice challenge and a sense you may never have heard of: proprioception. Proprioception is your body's ability to sense where its parts are and how they're moving without having to look at them. It's what helps you scratch your nose without a mirror, adjust your balance when picking up something heavy,…
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PPP 293: Don’t Confuse Basic with Easy

PPP 293: Don’t Confuse Basic with Easy

"...some of the most basic things are the most important to master, but most of us won't do it because it seems too simple." Vanessa Lau Listen to the full episode here Piano Basics Communicate with your teacher. Learn their expectations.Set up a practice routine - then follow it!Learn to read the staff and read lots of music.Use your hands and fingers efficientlyListen as you play Resources mentioned in today's show This episode was inspired by @vanessalau's Instagram post.James Clear's article, "Lessons on Success and Deliberate Practice from Mozart, Picasso, and Kobe Bryant".Men's Health YouTube video of Patrick Mahomes' workout…
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