I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.
New Youtube video: stop practicing hands separately
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Hello Reader, I just posted a long, practical YouTube lesson where I argue that practicing hands separately is usually a waste of time — and then I show you exactly what to do instead. In the video I walk through a research-backed, step-by-step method (with demos from Bartók, a Handel passacaglia, Chopin, Mozart and more) and give nine concrete practice strategies you can use the next time you sit down at the piano. What you’ll get in 1 video (not vague tips — real, usable tools): Watch it now: https://youtu.be/Nt8bm1pruC4 Not yet a member? Get guided, ongoing feedback and live workshops will help you implement the ideas in the video. Join Piano with Rebecca B — 7-day free trial open now. https://www.skool.com/pianowithrebeccab/about PS — Want weekly live sessions, focused deep dives, and a supportive practice thread (instead of scattered YouTube tips)? Piano with Rebecca B has 4 live events/month, curated resources, and a friendly community. Try the 7-day free trial: https://www.skool.com/pianowithrebeccab/about |
Rebecca Bogart
I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.
Hey there,In the last year or so, I took some Timani lessons, and they helped me a lot. Not in a vague, woo way. In a practical way. Things felt more coordinated. Playing took less effort. Octaves got easier, and runs got faster. Here’s the tiny takeaway that stuck with me most: if your body is doing extra work, the music will feel harder than it needs to. So when you hit a sticky spot, don’t immediately “try harder.” First, look for what can be more efficient. I just got an email that...
Hey there,I hope you had a lovely holiday season. Also, in case you missed it last week, I posted a new YouTube video on why “random” mistakes usually aren’t random — and what to do instead so your playing feels steadier and more reliable. 👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/jbW7Tee4Q_E I haven’t written according to my usual schedule—partly because of the holidays, and also because I needed real rest. The kind you don’t squeeze in between practice sessions. The kind that feels suspicious at first...
Hey there, I posted a new YouTube video because I keep hearing the same thing (and it came up in a lesson this week, too): “My mistakes are random.” They feel random… but most of the time they aren’t. In the video, I break down 5 common ways pianists accidentally train mistakes — and what to do instead so your playing feels steadier and more reliable. 👉 Watch here: Here’s the part most people miss: a lot of “random” wrong notes actually come from what your body did right before the mistake —...