by Laura Davis | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
In a Composer’s Garden Composing music is a highly specialized creative process, very similar to growing a garden. It is a wonderful, challenging journey, with a beginning, a middle and an end. When we finish, there is a satisfying reward. Most people have some...
by Laura Davis | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog
Qualities of a Great Piano Lesson What are the qualities of a great piano lesson? There are many opinions on this. So to begin, let’s think of it this way—what would you need, and like to have available in your kitchen, in order to prepare a delicious meal for your...
by Laura Davis | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog
What’s So Great About Piano Lessons? Most of us enjoy music! There are soooo many different styles—something for everyone, right? It’s a natural instinct, shared by every culture under the sun, to want to make your own music, too. So besides imitation, or random...
by Laura Davis | Aug 17, 2014 | Studio
My 1926 Steinway “M” Grand was completely rebuilt in 2007 by Classic Pianos of Portland. It is a very special piano. You will love its rich tone, rapid action, and wide expressive range. We also sometimes use my Yamaha Clavinova for variety and fun with...
by Laura Davis | Aug 17, 2014 | Benefits
One question I ask new students is, “Why do you want to study piano?” What do you suppose they usually answer? “Because it’s fun.” Well, that’s nice to hear, but it tells me they probably need a little bit of help to understand what some of the real benefits will...
