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The 3 Easiest Debussy Piano Pieces

May 17, 2023

Looking to learn a piece by Debussy that doesn't require advanced mastery of the piano? These 3 are a great place to start!

Category: Easy Pieces Series', Piano

How to Build a Chromatic Scale

November 28, 2022

Master building the chromatic scale starting from any note in this simple, step-by-step guide. Includes helpful graphics and audio!

Category: Music Theory

Famous Bands from Toronto

November 20, 2022

You probably didn't know that these world-famous bands all call Toronto their home!

Category: Canadian Music, Music General

How to Build a Melodic Minor Scale

November 17, 2022

Master building the melodic minor scale in any key with this simple, step-by-step guide. Includes helpful graphics!

Category: Music Theory

The 3 Easiest Clementi Sonatinas (piano)

October 30, 2022

These three Clementi sonatinas are perfect for low-intermediate to intermediate piano students!

Category: Easy Pieces Series

RCM Violin Repertoire - Full List of Pieces

October 25, 2022

A complete, quick-reference list of all RCM Violin Repertoire pieces, levels 1 to 8. Name of piece, composer, and page number.

Category: RCM

The 3 Easiest Chopin Nocturnes (piano)

October 22, 2022

Looking to learn a beautiful Chopin nocturne that doesn't require advanced mastery of the piano? These 3 are a great place to start!

Category: Easy Pieces Series

Should We Observe Repeats in RCM Pieces?

October 21, 2022

Do we observe repeat signs for RCM examinations? What about Da Capo and Dal Segno signs? Here is what the Royal Conservatory says about this.

Category: RCM

What Is a Grace Note and How to Play It

August 25, 2021

Learn about the different types of grace notes such as the acciaccatura and appoggiatura and how to play them correctly!

Category: Music General, Music Theory, Piano

Easy Sonatinas for Piano Students

July 30, 2021

Playing sonatinas is a great way to ease your way into more complex piano repertoire. Here are a few easy sonatinas to get started with!

Category: Easy Pieces Series, Piano

RCM Guitar Exam Requirements (all grades)

July 28, 2021

Planning to do your RCM guitar exams? Find out what you need to know and exactly how you will be graded in our RCM guitar exam mark guide!

Category: RCM, Guitar

Famous Canadian Pianists

May 9, 2021

Learn about some of Canada's most well-known pianists, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, and others!

Category: Canadian Music, Music General

Piano Trills Explained

April 20, 2021

What is a trill and how to to play it correctly on the piano. Find out all this and more in this article!

Category: Music Theory, Piano

The 3 Easiest Chopin Etudes (piano)

April 13, 2021

Looking to learn a beautiful Chopin etude that doesn't require advanced mastery of the piano? These 3 are a great place to start!

Category: Easy Pieces Series, Piano

Was Chopin a Good Pianist?

March 14, 2021

Most people know of Chopin as the famous Romantic-era composer, but what about Chopin the pianist? Just how good was he at the piano?

Category: Composers

The 3 Easiest Beethoven Sonatas (piano)

March 8, 2021

Looking to learn a Beethoven sonata that doesn't require a very advanced mastery of the piano? These three are a great place to start!

Category: Easy Pieces Series

6 Reasons to Take RCM Exams

November 26, 2020

Are RCM exams right for my child? Here are our top 6 reasons why it is beneficial to take RCM exams and why you should do it!

Category: RCM

Can You Skip RCM Levels?

November 23, 2020

Can you skip RCM levels? When is it okay to skip and when is it better to do your level exams in order? Read on to find out!

Category: RCM

How to Write a Tie in Music (music notation)

September 16, 2020

Ties are very common in music, but how do we write them correctly? Learn the most important rules about writing ties and see visual examples.

Category: Music Theory

Easy Czerny Etudes (piano)

September 11, 2020

Are you a beginning pianist looking to improve your piano technique? Here is a list of six of my favourite easy Czerny etudes for beginners!

Category: Easy Pieces Series, Piano

The 3 Easiest Mozart Sonatas (piano)

September 9, 2020

Looking to learn a Mozart sonata that doesn't require a super advanced mastery of the piano? These three are a great place to start!

Category: Easy Pieces Series, Piano

RCM Piano Etudes - Full List of Pieces

August 29, 2020

A complete, quick-reference list of all RCM Piano Etudes pieces, levels 1 to 10. Name of piece, composer, and page number.

Category: RCM, Piano

RCM Piano Repertoire - Full List of Pieces

August 4, 2020

A complete, quick-reference list of all RCM Piano Repertoire pieces, levels Prep A to 10, including name of piece, composer, and page number.

Category: RCM, Piano

How Pickup Measures Work

July 30, 2020

What is a pickup measure (anacrusis)? How does it work? Do we count it as a measure? Easy-to-understand explanations with plenty of examples!

Category: Music Theory

The 3 Easiest Chopin Waltzes (piano)

July 27, 2020

These three waltzes are not too technically demanding and are a great starting point for those looking to starting playing Chopin waltzes!

Category: Easy Pieces Series, Piano

An Illustrated Guide to Child Guitar Sizes

July 19, 2020

Ukulele? Guitalele? 1/2 size? 3/4 size? What does it all mean? Learn all about child guitar sizes to help you make the right purchase decision today!

Category: Music General, Guitar

Online vs. In-Person Music Lessons

July 14, 2020

Online vs in-person music lessons - how do I decide? Find out how the two lesson formats compare and make an informed decision about what works for you!

Category: Music General

Learning piano as an adult

July 9, 2020

The myth about adult piano learners, advantages of learning piano as an adult, five tips for success, recommended books for adult piano learners, and more!

Category: Music General, Tips for Musicians

6 Signs Your Child is Musically Gifted

July 8, 2020

Wondering if you child is musically gifted? These 6 reliable signs will give you an accurate idea of whether you might have the next Mozart on your hands!

Category: Music General

How Music Intervals Work (with examples)

July 4, 2020

Learn about major, minor, perfect, diminished and augmented music intervals, how they work, and how to identify them both on the music staff and by ear!

Category: Music Theory

RCM Violin Exam Requirements (all grades)

July 2, 2020

Find out exactly what the RCM Violin exam requirements are for all grades and how each exam is graded in this quick-reference guide.

Category: RCM

RCM Piano Exam Requirements (all grades)

June 22, 2020

Find out exactly what the RCM Piano exam requirements are for all grades and how each exam is graded in this quick-reference guide.

Category: RCM, Piano

Famous Actors Who Can Play the Piano

June 18, 2020

Find out which well-known actors can play the piano

Category: Music General

Famous Musicians from Toronto

May 27, 2020

You probably didn't know that these world-famous artists all call Toronto their home!

Category: Music General, Canadian Music

How to Build a Harmonic Minor Scale

May 6, 2020

Master building the harmonic minor scale in any key with this simple, step-by-step guide. Includes graphics and audio!

Category: Music Theory

How to Build a Natural Minor Scale

April 27, 2020

Master building the natural minor scale in any key with this simple, step-by-step guide. Includes graphics and audio!

Category: Music Theory

How to Build a Major Scale

April 22, 2020

Master building the major scale in any key with this simple, step-by-step guide. Includes graphics and audio!

Category: Music Theory

Practice Tips for Music Students

April 10, 2020

Are you a music student wondering why your practicing is not getting you the results you want? Maybe you are doing it wrong! These 5 practice tips are garanteed to give you results!

Category: Music General, Tips for Musicians

RCM Exams: Your Complete Guide

April 8, 2020

Exam fees, exam dates, types of exams, exam mark information, and more! Your complete resource for all you need to know about RCM Exams.

Category: RCM