Lantana Community Music

Here's the thing. I adore acoustic pianos, and I wish every one of my students could practice on one! But sometimes circumstances require other options.

Here are a handful of situations in which a keyboard (digital piano) might be a better choice:

➼ When your home is upstairs.
If you live on the 2nd or 3rd floor of an apartment building, it may not be feasible to move a heavy piano up a flight of steps.

➼ When you plan to move soon.
Piano moving services can be costly! If you don’t anticipate staying in one place for very long, a lightweight digital piano may be a better fit.

➼ When you need to control noise.
If you share walls with a neighbor, or a member of your household has strong sensory aversions, you may want the ability to plug in headphones.

➼ When your budget is very tight.
Acoustic pianos need to be tuned about once a year, at a cost of around $150. Some families prefer electronic instruments because they don’t require regular maintenance.

If you're considering a keyboard, stay tuned for my upcoming post on choosing the right model for you!

Hello! I'm Miss Corinne.

I began teaching private piano lessons in 2002, and took a short break last year to stay home with my kids full time. I'm excited to relaunch this fall! 🎉

I thrive on finding creative approaches that work for students who are a little extra wiggly, are full of questions, or who have highly specific preferences. (It keeps me on my toes!)

Beginning in September, I'll have openings for private lessons (your home or mine) as well as low-cost group classes for homeschoolers. Stay tuned for more details over the coming weeks!

Time for a giveaway!
Piano Explorer is a magazine for piano students ages 5-18. It features a composer of the month, practice tips, puzzles, and music written by kids, for kids!
I have 5 copies of the September issue up for grabs. Comment below if you want to pick one up!

Summer practice challenge: week 4!
Is there a rhythmic pattern in your piece that keeps throwing you off? Before you play it, take a moment to tap the rhythm. Count out loud or use rhythm words (ta ti-ti, blue jello, etc.) to check your accuracy. Once you have tapped the rhythm correctly a few times in a row, transition to playing it on your instrument.
When you’re developing a new skill or trying to perfect a tricky section in a new piece, it can help to isolate that skill or section so that you achieve mastery before trying to incorporate it in the fabric of the entire piece. Look for ways to zero in your focus on one aspect of your piece at a time.