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Using the Zeigarnik Effect to Enhance Piano Practice
Today, we’re focusing on a psychological principle that can optimize your teaching approach—the Zeigarnik effect—and how it enhances student engagement and learning. What is the Zeigarnik effect? Identified by psychologist… Read more
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A Scientific Approach to Overcoming Musical Performance Anxiety
“It’s good to be a little nervous—it shows that you care.” Ah, the classic advice I received whenever I shared my fears about performing. While I agree that being a… Read more
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How robots can motivate children to practice piano
Mastering the piano is not just about spending hours on the bench pressing keys—it’s about practicing smart. For many teachers, finding innovative ways to enhance students’ engagement and learning efficiency… Read more
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Decoding Masterful Sight-Reading
What makes for a great sight-reader? I think most piano teachers and pianists generally understand the critical importance of learning to sight-read. This skill is not just about playing new… Read more
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Power of Piano Keys in Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
In a Facebook group for pianists, one person sent me a message describing that they played piano for 15 years before a TBI (Traumatic Brian Injury). They were forced to… Read more
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Music Lessons and Intelligence – is there a link?
Today’s blog looks into the intriguing relationship between music lessons and intelligence. Are musically trained people smarter? Generally speaking, it looks like we might be (cue a happy dance to… Read more
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The Surprising Connection Between Mozart and Postural Balance
What does listening to Mozart have to do with better balance? Well, turns out, everything. Recent research has illuminated the effects of listening to music on postural balance among healthy… Read more
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What Piano Training Does to the Brain Over 6 Months
Recent research led by a team from the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology and The Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, Poland, shines a new light on the profound impact… Read more
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How Musical Training Enhances Brain Connectivity in Children
Imagine if playing the piano, guitar, or even banging on drums could do more than just create beautiful sounds. What if it could also light up a child’s brain in… Read more
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