Cori Belle Piano

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This post first had its home on my substack, At Home with Classical Piano, which is where I write regularly now. Come join me there, or subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop and get posts…

This post first had its home on my new substack, At Home with Classical Piano, which is where I write regularly now. Come join me there, or subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop and get…

This post first had its home on my new substack, At Home with Classical Piano, which is where I write regularly now. Come join me there, or subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop and get…

This post first had its home on my new substack, At Home with Classical Piano, which is where I write regularly now. Come join me there, or subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop and get…

From treble clef paperclips and music-themed ornaments to beautifully illustrated children’s books and resource books to use in your teaching, to a magnetic iPhone tripod and a Bluetooth pedal page turner that will make your life a little easier, you…

Change is in the air…literally. It seems like overnight we went from 70 degree afternoons to snow in the mountains, trees exploding in color, and 43 degree mornings. My car even gave me a warning today: “Ice possible.” I am…

My formal training in piano stopped shortly after I completed my undergrad. I took a few graduate level courses at an international music school, but never ended up pursuing my master's degree. Yet, I have worked hard in the years…

"Tell me about what you just played. Did you include the dynamics?"

"I don't know."

Have you had a similar exchange in your studio? This is all too common with my students. They play for me; I make some comments,…

1. Duets are fun! As one of my young beginners said once, “It sounds better when we play together.” A duet can help the simplest beginning song sound like “real music,” and even our youngest students need to experience making beautiful…