Is it OK to Take a Break from Piano?
I am currently writing this blog post in the San Jose airport, where I am for a layover. I’m writing this post after taking about 5 days...
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Ashlee Young
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Simplifying Piano LIVE | Rhythm - With a FREE PDF!
I’ve had a few requests for this PDF of the presentation that went along with the class on June 20th. We covered some common rhythm myths...
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Melissa McNeely
- Jun 27
- 4 min
Looking for Inspiration?
I just finished another piano lesson class with Ashlee in her Casual to Confident Piano Player program. There’s so much to learn about...
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Ashlee Young
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Manifestation in Piano Practice
How many of you have heard of manifestation? How many of you have actually practiced manifestation? I have recently been learning a...
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Melissa McNeely
- Jun 21
- 7 min
5 Tips for Learning the Piano
So, I decided to learn the piano. I’m in my mid, soon to be late, fifties and this is huge. But what I figured is, I’d raised my family,...
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Melissa McNeely
- Jun 15
- 5 min
Plan and Celebrate Your Successes
Winning is not everything, but it sure makes it more fun! Do any of you ever use a fitness device on your wrist to track your steps or...
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Ashlee Young
- Jun 13
- 2 min
How To Sound Musical
Playing musically is the ultimate goal for everyone that is trying to learn how to play the piano, right?! Music speaks to each of us in...
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Melissa McNeely
- Jun 8
- 4 min
One measure is enough – stay focused!
Over the weekend, I went right out and picked up some potted flowers and some soil, some birdseed for the bird feeder, a brand-new...
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Ashlee Young
- Jun 6
- 1 min
Learning by Observing by Ashlee Young Music Studio
When I was in college, we had a weekly performance class where we would gather in the recital hall every Tuesday night and play for each...
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Ashlee Young
- Jun 1
- 1 min
My FAVORITE Practice Techniques that Solve Every Problem
I talk about these techniques A LOT. It’s hard for me to teach a lesson, film a video, or give ANYONE advice without mentioning one of...
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Melissa McNeely
- May 30
- 4 min
If at all possible – Do it right the first time
Here we are in spring already, glorious spring! I love the new green in the landscapes and the flowers popping up everywhere, and by far,...
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Ashlee Young
- May 25
- 2 min
One Hour Piano Bootcamp: How to Play Musically
So often in learning how to play the piano we get caught up with all of the complicated details of a piece. We focus on note names,...
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Ashlee Young
- May 23
- 2 min
Learn by Listening and Observing
When we are practicing and playing the piano, we are using a large part of our brain. No really - we are coordinating movement in both...
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Melissa McNeely
- May 18
- 4 min
We’ve Got This!
Sure, I’m a little bit older than lots of people, but I am honestly not THAT OLD! Why is it then, that to me, kids these days seem to be...
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Ashlee Young
- May 16
- 1 min
Gain Confidence With the Chopin Nocturnes
Chopin is such an amazing composer and it’s no wonder that millions of people love his music.
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Melissa McNeely
- May 11
- 3 min
One Chord at a Time
by Melissa McNeely There used to be a commercial of some kind that had the byline of ‘oh what a difference a day makes!’ I’m embarrassed...
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Ashlee Young Music Studio
- May 9
- 2 min
Triads of the Key
by Ashlee Young Music Studio This video was inspired by the difficulty that I see students having when trying to understand this concept!...
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Melissa McNeely
- May 4
- 4 min
Be Honest with Yourself during your piano time
By Melissa McNeely From time to time, I have to sit down with myself and give myself a little ‘talking to’. Maybe you do this too? What...
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Ashlee Young Music Studio
- May 2
- 2 min
Let's Practice Sight Reading on the Piano Together
By Ashlee Young Music Studio Sight reading is an incredibly important skill. How we read and process music has a big impact on how we...
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Ashlee Young Music Studio
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Piano Bootcamp | Scales, Technique, Rhythm and Sight Reading
by Ashlee Young Music Studio I have some somewhat controversial opinions about scales, technical exercises, rhythm and sight-reading. Are...
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