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How to Build Long-Lasting Motivation On Piano Jan 21, 2020

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Staying motivated is absolutely critical to getting good at piano. But a lot of people confuse the different types of motivation, and especially "motivation vs inspiration." The problem, is some of these types of motivation are short term. So they give you a fleeting feeling of motivation that quickly disappears the next day. In this episode we talk about how to to build long-lasting motivation on piano.

Is There a Better Way Than Our Current Clef System? Jan 12, 2020

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This is one of the most interesting interviews I've had. Here I interview Joey, on topics like:

Is our current Treble-Bass clef system actually the best way to notate music?

What is Spaced Repetition Learning and how can we use it to help our memorization?

Routines and exercises for learning chords.

Anyway, this is an interesting one! Enjoy.

72-Year-Old Beginner Learns Piano WithOUT a Teacher (WOW) Jan 08, 2020

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In this episode I interview Kenny, a retiree who had zero piano experience until he started learning at age 72. And on top of that, he learned piano online, without even having a teacher. So if there's anyone out there who thinks "you can't learn when you're older", listen to this one.

5 Ways to Get "Unstuck" From a Piano Rut Jan 02, 2020

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We've all been there... where we're stuck on a plateau and feel like we're just "spinning our wheels" and not getting anywhere with our practicing. Luckily, there are strategies to help you bust through those plateaus, and eliminate that annoying frustration that goes along with being stuck. Simple strategies like "Microburst Practicing" and The Sleep Trick can do wonders in helping you get "unstuck". More about those in the episode...

Piano Tips From an Expert Teacher Oct 15, 2019

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Peter Johnston (owner of the Epic Piano Arrangements YouTube Channel) shares his top strategies for teaching and learning piano. He currently has 60 in-person students (WOW) and has a lot of awesome info to share on how to learn piano more efficiently and get over your sticking points.You can find out more about his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCI-yJ8FNh1D_hvALSekZpw

Become a Piano Superhuman - Podcast Trailer Aug 26, 2019

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Learn piano faster, easier, and better than ever before. The Piano Superhuman podcast details the tactics and strategies to take your piano game to the next level. We'll talk about the Accelerated Learning Techniques that will boost your practice efficiency and multiply your progress. Don't miss out on all the essential piano information.

This Guy Learned Piano Without a Teacher - His Top Tips Aug 26, 2019

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Very motivating story about Robert, a guy who took up piano after an injury… and went from complete beginner to playing for his church by ear, which helped him get over his shyness. Sometimes things that seem like a curse are actually a blessing. We'll also get into how to drill relaxation, rock-solid technique, and some details about playing for churches and worship teams.

How Playing Piano by Ear ACTUALLY Works (Step-By-Step) Aug 26, 2019

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In this episode we'll take a deep-dive into how playing by ear ACTUALLY works. It's not just "keep trying over and over". There's a very systematic process I learned at the University that'll help you learn WAY faster. You'll see what I mean in the episode.

Pro Pianist Tells How He Learned 40 Songs in 2 Days - Top Learning Strategies Aug 26, 2019

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Jonny Sterling. This guy does it all. He does piano gigs all over town, he has over 30 students, he does some studio work, he's a guest lecturer at Colorado University, AND a music director. He has a TON of wisdom to share, including the story (and strategy) of how he learned 40 songs in a mere 2 days for a last minute gig he had coming up.

This 18-Year-Old Kid Shuts Down a Costco With Piano Skills!! Aug 26, 2019

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This 18-year old kid (Rodolfo) never had a teacher, proving you can learn piano online completely on your own. He tells the story of how he started playing the "Secret Sauce Left Hand Pattern" at a public piano at Costco… drew a crowd and dang near shut the place down!! It's a pretty motivating story...

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