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# The NTPPA Blog

Thoughts on piano education, child development, adult learning, and the transformative power of music.

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## Teaching Piano to Adults: What I Have Learned Over the Years

May 15, 2026 Arasay Lima

"Learning piano as an adult is far more than acquiring a musical skill. It is a deeply personal decision that requires courage, commitment, and a willingness to reconnect with oneself." This article discusses adult beginners, adults returning to piano, time constraints, priorities, confidence, identity, and piano study as a form of well-being.

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May 5, 2026 Dr. Judith Jain

### Is My Child's Piano Education Worth the Investment?

Signs that piano education is producing real value beyond the lesson itself — consistent engagement, emotional expression, focus, discipline, resilience, and self-confidence.

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March 5, 2026

### The Benefits of Learning Piano as an Adult

Adult piano learning is accessible and beneficial at any age. Highlights cognitive activity, memory improvement, stress reduction, personal enjoyment, and self-expression as key benefits.

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June 9, 2025

### Graduating Seniors Share How Music Transformed Their Lives

The 2025 graduating seniors — Safin Pallapati, Maximillian Fair, Ananda Ravinder, Khanh Pham, Netra Vijay, and Daniel Cheng — reflect on music as a graduation milestone.

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November 30, 2023 Neha Senthilkumar

### Piano Keys That Opened Doors: How Piano Changed My Worldview

Written by a high school senior from the class of 2024, this personal essay explores how piano education shaped her perspective, discipline, and future.

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September 30, 2023 Dr. Elena Zamolodchikova

### What is Music Theory?

Music theory defined as the language and grammar of music — and why understanding theory helps students read, understand, and perform music at a deeper level.

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August 31, 2023

### What Are Lessons in Piano?

What a typical piano lesson includes — technique, reading music, rhythm, repertoire, practice habits, and musical expression — demystified for new students and families.

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August 31, 2022

### How to Select the Best Piano for a Beginner?

Choosing a beginner piano — acoustic vs. digital options, touch sensitivity, sound quality, size, budget considerations, and why the right instrument supports consistent practice.

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May 23, 2022

### Music and Math Compute

The connection between music and mathematics — overlapping patterns, rhythm, counting, fractions, structure, and analytical thinking. Why piano students often excel in math.

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April 15, 2022 Dr. Ricardo Pozenatto

### Piano Recitals: A Time for Celebration!

The value of piano recitals for motivation, performance practice, confidence building, goal-setting, and celebrating hard-earned progress with family and community.

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March 30, 2022 Alexandra Taggart & Joshua Ross

### Why Play Piano Duets?

How duets develop listening, timing, teamwork, ensemble awareness, rhythm, and musical communication — and why every student benefits from playing with a partner.

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January 11, 2022

### The Best Way to Learn Piano in 2022

High-quality piano learning depends on a structured curriculum, excellent instruction, regular practice, and age/level-appropriate lessons — not shortcuts or apps.

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January 11, 2022

### Benefits of Learning Piano as a Child

Child-development benefits of piano study: focus, discipline, coordination, creativity, memory, and confidence — backed by research and teacher experience.

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