Adult Piano Classes Yield Unexpected Benefits

Posted on Apr 30, 2012 in Academic & Health Benefits, Piano Blog | 0 comments

Many people make the false assumption that learning piano as an adult is going to be too hard — they fall into the ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ mentality. The truth is, nothing could further from the truth!

New evidence shows that old age, “once considered a period of decline and difficulty, is actually a period of creativity and new potential in the human lifespan.”(1)  Not only are adult piano classes a rewarding artistic, and possibly social outlet, as is the case with our group piano lessons, but it can have a lasting positive impact on mental, and even physical health.

The mature mind craves fulfilling, stimulating brain activities. “Any activity that optimally uses both the right and left hemispheres is like chocolate to the brain”(2), says Dr. Gene Cohen, director of the (more…)

Limited Time Yollar Deal on Piano Lessons!

Posted on Jan 23, 2012 in Special Offers | 0 comments

$49 Buys 4 Piano Lessons from Houston Piano Company ($100 Value)

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HPC School of Music Holiday Schedule

Posted on Nov 28, 2011 in News & Events | 0 comments

Ezra Charles Boogie Woogie Masterclass at HPC

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 in News & Events, Piano Blog | 0 comments

You may have noticed a lot of activity on our Facebook page about Ezra Charles and that he is blessing Houston Piano Company with a visit. He is going to be providing us with complimentary Boogie Woogie and we would love for you to come out and experience this amazing talent.

Ezra Charles is a Houston musical icon who has a rather unconventional sound. He is a singer, songwriter pianist who enjoys playing the blues. His band includes features a three piece all female horn section, guitar and drums. Originally from Beaumont, TX, his hometown hits like Beaumont Boys has made him popular with the Texans all over.

When asked about the style of music Ezra Charles plays, DigitalCity.com describes it as “a range of musical styles from rockabilly to swing to blues to boogie, the ability to shift from infectious dance-hall beats to intimate cabaret-style songwriting presentations to international arena-level concerts, and a three-decade longevity.” The music is fun for all ages and has been showcased at Houston Rockets, played for President George Bush, NFL Superbowl festivities (more…)

FREE Boogie-Woogie Piano Classes w/Ezra Charles Nov. 3 and 6

Posted on Oct 17, 2011 in News & Events, Piano Blog | 0 comments

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Beginner Players and the Digital Piano

Posted on Aug 8, 2011 in Featured Products, News & Events, Piano Blog | 0 comments

The newest way for a beginner piano player to learn to read music and play the piano is through digital pianos. Digital pianos (especially Roland digital pianos) have a screen displays the sheet music as well as a guide to show finger placement on the keyboard. This program also permits slow and fast-paced practicing. The screen additionally assesses the student’s playing with a score after the song has played—just like a video game.

These digital pianos can be used at home and in group piano classes since they have headphones to prevent the sound of the student’s playing from reaching others close by. The digital pianos also encourage exploring various genres of music like classical, jazz and contemporary to keep the students motivated to practice.

Another benefit to the digital piano is that they have the feel of the acoustic grand piano as opposed to older electric keyboards. In addition, the digital pianos have three pedals like acoustic pianos, while keyboards have one pedal if any at all.

Digital pianos are becoming a popular choice among those learning to play as well as piano instructors; digital pianos are widely used in the Recreational Music Making (RMM) classes which hold 6-8 students on average. Digitals are becoming the piano of choice due to their contemporary and varied sounds and their similarities to the acoustic pianos more so than conventional keyboards.

LOVE HIM OR LEFT COLD, JUSTIN BIEBER PLAYS THE IVORIES

Posted on Jun 9, 2011 in Piano Blog | 1 comment

Love him, hate him or just plain confused by all the hype, Justin Bieber may be more than just a trendy pretty boy with a rather goofy haircut who looks like he’s trying way too hard in his pre-adolescent innocence to figure out what will make ‘tween girls sigh.

It turns out that Justin Bieber, a constant top trender in Twitter (probably the single most influential indicator of popular trends out there today, especially among more social media-savvy youth), plays the piano. And not only does he play piano, he plays drums…and trumpet…

To get a taste of Bieber just playing the piano, check him out on YouTube playing a piece dedicated to his grandmother below.

Justin Bieber Piano Solo at SIRIUS XM (Dedicated to His Grandmother)

So the next time you hear your elementary school students singing Justin Bieber songs or you see your young daughter or granddaughter swooning over Justin or your young son or grandson showing up with his haircut, just say, “Justin Bieber plays piano. Maybe if you take piano lessons, you can become famous and popular like him.”