I hosted a virtual recital last month and had SUCH a great time listening to the rewards of each student’s diligent practice— I was really an incredibly proud teacher! But in the days leading up to the recital there was one thing I noticed many students seemed to be saying…. “I am not good at recitals!” I heard these words over and over again! So many students seem to think think this that I believe it’s worth taking a minute to write about.

When was the last time you tuned your piano? Last month? Last year? Maybe never?!? Lots of students have no idea how often they should see to the technical care and maintenance of their piano, but that’s ok… that’s what this post is for!

At the very least— I mean absolute MINIMUM— you should be getting your piano tuned once a year, but twice a year is even better. Double the tuning, double the FUN!!! (but seriously, your piano will sound much better and will therefore be more rewarding to play