How to Take Care of Your Piano
A piano can be a wonderful family instrument and learning resource in a home, but it also needs to be taken care of to continue in that role year after year. Pianos are built to last! In fact, the average “life-span” of a piano is over 50 years, but to last this long your […]
COVID-19 Update
B Natural Pianos & Music School COVID-19 Update Temporary Closures, Online Offers During this difficult time, we hope you and your families are healthy and safe. As the COVID-19 virus situation evolves, we continue to observe Governor Murphy’s mandate for all non-essential retail businesses to remain closed until further notice. All Lessons at our […]
A Glimpse into the Life of Ludwig van Beethoven
There may be no more well-known name in the world of music than Ludwig van Beethoven. This German composer was so great at the piano, they say he forged a new and unique way of playing. Along with an intriguing career as a musician, Beethoven led a very interesting and sometimes confusing life. The […]
How do Professionals Write Music?
There isn’t one formula for writing music. Every composer has a somewhat different process for how they write. However, there are common threads to writing music that bring the process together. Learning to write using different instruments, following a progression of chords, developing a rhythm and even adding lyrics if you so choose, are […]
How to Choose Your Piano
So, you finally decided to buy a piano. Whether you’re a new student of the piano or have been practicing for years, it can be hard to decide what type of piano is best suited for your needs and lifestyle. How important is sound quality to you? Where will you place the piano in […]
When Should My Child Start Music Lessons?
What is the best age for a child to start taking music lessons? …and which instrument is the best to begin with? According to a recent PBS article, the first five years of life are crucial for brain and motor development and within the first nine years of life, children have a unique “window of […]
How to choose the perfect piano for your child
Investing in a piano is a big decision, but if you are serious about getting your child piano lessons and developing his or her musical abilities, you need to make sure your child has a good instrument with which to develop those abilities. There are a variety of piano sizes and brands to choose from […]
Piano Lessons for Adults – 4 Great Reasons to Play Piano
You are never too old to start learning something new! Maybe you took lessons as a child and wish you had practiced more! …or you’ve always wanted to play the piano but never had the opportunity to learn. There’s a lot of us out here and many of us are doing something about it. Here’s […]
5 Ingredients for Success – Piano Lessons for Young Children
#1 – INTEREST The most key ingredient to learning to play the piano is INTEREST! Most children are introduced to the magic of music through their toys and background music in television programs, movies and games even before they enter school. They sense the emotional intrigue and awe without need of explanation. They want to […]