Getting Started - Dave Long Music

Yes, you can practice on a digital keyboard – something is better than nothing. You can learn the basics of the piano on a digital keyboard, and people do it all the time. In fact, some modern digital keyboards are quite good! Usually, the better digital...

How Long Does It Take To Learn The Piano?

Blog, Learning Piano

It’s a question that every aspiring pianist asks – how long does it take to learn the piano? In a way, this is a loaded question – do you want to simply read notes, play by ear, improvise, or all of the above? At what point can you say that you have...

What Is The Best Way To Learn The Piano?

Blog, Learning Piano

In reality, the best way to learn the piano is to start with the fundamentals and build around them: learn to read music fluently, learn the piano keys, learn proper technique, learn chords and basic theory, then use that chord knowledge to play by ear. It also helps...

How Hard Is Learning The Piano As An Adult?

Piano as an Adult

As a piano teacher in White Plains, NY, I’ve seen many adults get excited about the possibility of learning how to play the piano. There’s a lot to look forward to — playing songs for your friends, reading through classical scores every evening, sitting down and...

Is It Ok To Practice Piano On a Digital Keyboard?

How Long Does It Take To Learn The Piano?

What Is The Best Way To Learn The Piano?

How Hard Is Learning The Piano As An Adult?

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