Learning to play piano—or any instrument, for that matter—is difficult. It requires learning a totally new language, an understanding of music theory, and practicing for hours every day to sync your ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Modern pianos are central to classical music. But some musicians are learning other keyboard instruments, and feel like better artists for it. Phyllis Chen, a trained pianist, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. For so many artists, music in 2024 is a hybrid of the organic and technology. As ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So you’ve decided to learn how to play the piano. Now you ...

It takes a lot more than wanting to be Billy Joel to become a piano player. You need passion, time, motivation and an excellent instructor (and, uh, a piano). But traditional piano lessons might not ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a big chance that you're in one of two camps when it comes to electric pianos versus keyboards. You might find that only those ...

Like so many parents, I have fantasies of my children mastering musical instruments, even though my own musical talents are limited at best and memories of my short-lived piano lessons still fill me ...

Take a leaf out of Tom Hanks’ playbook in the movie Big and get one of those jumbo piano keyboard mats. Kids love to make sound, after all, and they’ll be thrilled that they can make different sounds ...

The words ‘piano’ and ‘portable’ don’t sit easily together, as the famously large, heavy instrument has so far resisted all ...