From the studio

Guides

Honest, practical writing on learning piano and voice as an adult in Chicago.

Getting started

When Is the Right Time to Start?Chicago’s two natural resets, why evening slots fill first, and what carries adults past week six.

What Four Months of Lessons BuildsFour months in, explained: what weekly lessons actually deliver.

The first three weeks of lessonsWhat new students should expect early on.

Is summer a good time to start?Why summer is a smart, low-pressure on-ramp.

The case for the same teacher every weekWhy continuity with one teacher matters.

What a $25 Trial Lesson Actually Looks LikeExactly what a 30-minute trial looks like, minute by minute.

Adult Beginner’s Guide to Piano (Chicago)An honest starting point for adults picking up piano in Chicago.

How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost in Chicago?What lessons actually cost across the city, laid out plainly.

How Long Does It Take an Adult to Learn Piano?A straight answer on timelines for adult learners.

Why Piano Resolutions Fail by MarchStarting in January? The three structural reasons resolutions fade, and the fix.

Piano

Reading music vs. playing by earHow much reading you actually need.

R&B and pop piano, chord-firstWhy chord-first beats note-first for pop.

How to Practice Piano With a Full-Time JobA practice system built for a real calendar, including the 5-by-5 block.

Jazz Piano: A Four-Month RoadmapA realistic week-by-week path into jazz piano.

Piano Lessons vs. AppsWhat a $10/month app gives you, and what it can’t.

Choosing Your First KeyboardHow to pick your first keyboard, from a working musician.

Getting started