How Long Does It Take To Learn Piano?

I got an email someone who’s wondering how long it will take to learn piano. I get this question a lot and I’m sure it makes sense in

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Worried About Starting Piano Lessons

My way of teaching piano uses mindfulness. You might not know that because I haven’t used that word much lately. That’s because it has connotations I’m trying to

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Have you heard the good news?

Hey, have you heard the Good News of your personal Lord and Savior, Michael Korman? Here’s the deal: if you do as I say, you’ll be saved from your

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Weekly Update – July 2, 2021

I’m giving you an update for the past two weeks, because this is my first weekly update, and I want to get you more up to speed. Hope

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Authenticity vs. External Results

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve been working non-stop on sharing my ideas about piano playing, meditation, and being creative. It’s been quite a ride. I’ve made

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Here’s the thing with writer’s block

Writer’s block is a huge con. You think the idea is: “I’m trying to write something, but I don’t know what to write. There’s a block.” Yeah, that’s

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When deep practice makes you feel like a failure

I gotta get something off my chest. It’s about deep practice. Deep practice is the kind that involves real introspection. Paying close attention to your physical movements. Noticing your thoughts.

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Why your body hurts when you play the piano

Your body doesn’t hurt because you were taught wrong. It hurts because you’re doing it wrong. You are the only one who can fix it. There’s no teacher

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Loving and Accepting Yourself – Practical Tips

“I suck at piano and I know I should give myself more love and acceptance. But, I don’t know how.” Usually, these problems can be sorted out by

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Why it’s easier to push yourself when the stakes are high

At my last workshop, this question was asked by Rachel, an opera singer: “In performance, the stakes are higher. In practice, it’s hard for me to prioritize. There’s

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