Resources
FINDING AN INSTRUMENT
Pianists must practice daily, but depending on a rented rehearsal studio is not reliable or cost-efficient: you need your own instrument. A good example of a ‘starter’ keyboard is the Yamaha P-45 with a full-sized 88 keys. The next step up is a hybrid such as the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-775. If you later want to upgrade to a more substantial acoustic piano there are many to choose from at Faust Harrison Pianos.
PIANO MUSIC FOR ADULT STUDENTS
Adult Piano Adventures is a book used for adult beginners. Students at all levels in NYC are fortunate to have access to the Juilliard Store at 144 West 66th Street. It is open to the general public and possesses the full piano repertoire with a staff that is knowledgeable and friendly.
ONLINE PREPARATION
For those students taking piano lessons online, please take a moment to look at this link which gives you practical tips on how to obtain the best internet connection. A few moments of preparation will allow you to get the most from your online lessons.
BOOKS OF INTEREST
THE GREAT PIANISTS by Harold Schonberg
A history of the great pianists from Mozart to the present that is immensely informative and entertaining. A must-read for anyone who loves the piano.
THE PIANO by Larry Fine
How is a piano built? What do all those moving parts do? Looking to buy a piano but unsure how to judge the quality of an instrument? Larry Fine will tell you all.
BASIC PRINCIPLES IN PIANOFORTE PLAYING Joseph Lhevinne
Written for intermediate students, this slender 48-page book is a classic of the piano literature to be read by every student who wants advice from a world class virtuoso.
ONLINE MUSIC THEORY
MusicTheory.Net A good introduction to learning to read music notation.
Teoria providing exercises, references, and is well organized.
A Passion for Jazz You do not need to be a jazz pianist to benefit from this tutorial.
