Hints, tips and tricks
Welcome to the Mr Keyz blog
Based on the experience gained from an auspicious career as a professional pianist and piano teacher, Mike is full of helpful hints, tips and tricks to help you realise your full potential as a pianist. We thought it rude to keep it all to ourselves, so delve into our blog to find everything from music theory to professional tips.
Top 5 Beginner Mistakes
(And How To Avoid Them)
If you’re at the start of your piano-learning journey, we’re here to set you on the right foot. We’ve compiled our greatest-hits list of the top five beginner piano mistakes — don’t worry, we’ve all been there. More importantly, we’ll show you how to avoid them without sucking the joy out of learning the piano.
Finger Strength and Dexterity Exercises
For New Pianists
For new pianists, finger strength and dexterity aren’t about brute force. They’re about control, independence and coordination. Finger strength helps you press keys evenly and confidently, while dexterity allows your fingers to move independently, smoothly and accurately. Together, they’ll help you achieve an even tone across all fingers, improve your speed and fluency, allow for accuracy when changing hand positions and give you confidence when playing with both hands.
How to Practice Piano Effectively
20 Minutes a Day to Real Progress
Like many things in life, piano practice is more about quality than quantity. It's about how you use your time. Even 20 minutes of focused practice a day can lead to real improvement if structured
well. So, here's how to make the best use of your time with an easy-to-follow 20-minute practice
structure.