Did you know that most professional musicians end up learning at least rudimentary piano? This is especially true for any musician who ends up studying music at the collegiate or university level. In fact, those who choose to study music in higher education typically have to take two to three semesters of piano studies in […]
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New Sounds Concert in Grosse Pointe Woods Friday, May 2nd 2023
We are thrilled to announce an exciting evening of New Sounds featuring the talented Marina Stojanovska on piano, and Colin Payne and Natasha Stojanovska as composers. The event will take place on Friday, May 2nd at 7 PM, at the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, located at 19950 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. […]
Keyboards and Pianos for Beginners
If you’re a beginner looking to start playing the piano, it’s important to find the right instrument to help you learn and grow. At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we recommend looking for pianos that have weighted keys, a full-sized keyboard, and a range of sounds to choose from. Here are some great options for beginner […]
Can I start my lessons on a keyboard rather than a piano?
Modern technology has made it very inexpensive to get a full 88 key piano keyboard. These keyboards often have hammer-action keys which give it the feel of a real piano. Anyone who has compared keyboards without weighted keys to a real acoustic piano knows there is quite a difference. The feel from piano to the […]
Experience Success in Piano Lessons
August 27, 2011 You’ve come to the right place. I’m the “Piano Insider” and I’ll be here blogging for the Grosse Pointe Music Academy about all things piano and music lessons. I’m a passionate music teacher who loves learning and loves seeing success in music students. I’m bringing my 10+ years of experience of teaching […]