Personally, I would always recommend using an adjustable piano stool at the piano. However, if this is not an option and you’re using a swivel, office-style chair instead,
How to Move your Body at the Piano
Learn how to move your body, so you can transition easily between playing in the higher, middle and lower octaves of the piano, without ending up in an
How to Sit at the Piano
Get the fundamentals right and learn how to sit correctly at the piano to avoid unnecessary pain and discomfort when you’re playing.My tutorial covers the important aspects involved
Practising a Pain in the Neck? – Your piano’s music stand could be too low
Do you come away from the piano with a sore neck or back after practising? Are you uncomfortable while you’re playing? Do you get fatigued way more quickly
Sitting Pretty – Is your Piano Stool the Right Height?
Are you uncomfortable when you play? Do you always experience annoying niggles, strain and discomfort while you’re practising? Can you feel yourself tensing up and moving poorly around
Keyboard Geography and Note Names
Learn the layout of the piano keyboard and the letter names of the notes. I’ve got some neat tricks to make this process easy and memorable.