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Blog posts on Piano Related content. This blog is linked to Emily Lowe’s Music Star Studios located in Nashville, TN. Music Star Studios offers music lessons on a variety of instruments and voice. Music Star Studios provides private music instruction in Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin TN, and also offers online music lessons by webcam.

3 Great Reasons Your Child Should Take Piano Lessons

Posted on October 26, 2012 by emilylowe

3 Great Reasons Your Child Should Learn Piano
The piano is most definitely an instrument that takes time, effort and patience. It requires combining many elements in order to continuously advance and the value of such dedication is undoubtedly gratifying. The piano is noted for being one of the most difficult instruments to learn, however, it also serves as a very strong foundation to all other instruments. In addition, learning the piano helps exercise many strengths of the human mind, especially in young children. Continue reading →

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Bartolomeo Cristofori – The Inventor of the Piano

Posted on January 31, 2012 by emilylowe

Bartolomeo Cristofori – The Inventor of the Piano

Have you ever wondered who the inventor of the piano was? The piano is such a popular instrument now, but have you ever stopped to think about who had the idea of creating it?

Believe it or not, at one time if you wanted to play a keyboard instrument your choices were the harpsichord or the organ. While these instruments are great, they also have some drawbacks. The main one is this – no matter how hard or soft you press the keys, they don’t play any louder or softer.
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Unusual Pianos and Piano Playing Experiences

Posted on January 23, 2012 by emilylowe

When I think of the most unusual piano, though, I don’t think about looks. I think about the experience of playing it. Hands down, I think the Bosendorfer Model 290 Imperial Piano truly gives the most unusual playing experience. Continue reading →

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A Pair of Three: Pre-Schoolers and Piano Lessons

Posted on November 3, 2011 by emilylowe

I get a lot of questions from parents regarding private piano lessons for pre-schoolers. They always wonder if it’s too early to get started with the lessons, and ask if a pre-schooler can really learn anything valuable or actually play a song at that age. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to All from Music Star Studios!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by emilylowe

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to All from Music Star Studios!

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2 Pieces of Advice to Becoming a Great Piano Teacher

Posted on November 18, 2010 by emilylowe

I’ve been a piano teacher professionally for 15 years now. It’s been quite a journey. When I was fresh out of college I was ready to start teaching piano and wanted to be the best teacher possible. I went to visit my very first piano teacher and asked her for some advice. She told me a couple of things that have proven to be true: SMILE at your students and be their friend, and WAIT 10 years for the real rewards.

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3 Ways to Get Your Child Motivated to Practice

Posted on August 22, 2010 by emilylowe

If your child has been taking piano, guitar, voice, or any other type of instrument lessons, you have most likely been down this weary road.
I Don’t Want to Practice!”Do I HAVE to practice?” (insert child sulking/stomping off to do the necessary practicing)
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Calling All Davidson County Private School Students and Parents!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Emily Lowe

Hey Davidson County private school friends! It’s that time of year again when the summer starts to say its farewell and a new school year is right around the corner. We here at Music Star Studios want to help you with getting everything you need to start off the new school year on the right foot, so we’ve got some links and info below that will point you in the right direction for getting supplies, uniforms, and any other necessary items! Continue reading →

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The Music Lesson by Webcam from a Skeptic’s Point of View

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Emily Lowe

Recently Music Star Studios has been branching out into the new world of music lessons by webcam. This is an exciting adventure for us. We are connecting with people around the world who have a desire to study a musical instrument and want the freedom of studying it from the comfort of their living room.

I was very skeptical of the webcam music lesson.
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Six Tips to Help Maximize Your Piano Practice Time

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Emily Lowe

Six Tips to Help Maximize Your Piano Practice Time Have you ever practiced a piano piece over and over, only to find that you’re not much better at it after playing it four times than you were the first time?  … Continue reading →

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