How to Sit at a Piano

Learning how to sit properly at a piano is essential if you want to play for long periods of time.  If you constantly slouch, use poor wrist and finger placement, or place your feet poorly, playing will become less enjoyable than it should be.

I don't like being a stickler many things, but I do think that it's important to get the basics of how to sit at a piano down sooner rather than later.  There's a reason that teachers get up in arms about this sort of thing!

Check out the video below for a brief overview of how to sit at a piano.  I cover seating, hand and finger placement, and foot placement.

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How to Hold a Guitar

Guitars are cool.  Of this, there is no doubt.

Unfortunately, it's not always as clear how to get started playing one, let alone how to hold a guitar!

While it may not seem like a big deal at first, learning how to properly hold a guitar is important to make playing (shredding?!) easier and more comfortable, especially if you hope to play for long sessions!

In the video below, I talk about the basics of how to hold a guitar.  I use an acoustic guitar, but the same principles will also apply for electric guitars.  I also discuss the importance of using a well-placed guitar strap!

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How to Hold a Bass Guitar

It's easy to rush into things.  Playing a fun instrument like the bass is no different.  Those reverberating low notes can be exciting to play, hear, and feel, especially when the amps are turned up to eleven!  (reference, anyone?)

However, it's important to start well so you can finish well.  While it's easy to overlook, the way the bass is placed and held against the body makes a big difference in the functionality and enjoyment of playing down the line.

In the video below, I talk about how to get started holding a bass guitar.  There are also a few other tips thrown in along the way, so give it a watch!

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How to Hold Drum Sticks

One of the most intimidating things about starting on an instrument is not knowing how to start.  Drums are no different.  I went years being interested in drums, but never starting because I wasn't shown a basic skill like how to hold a drum stick!

The good news is that this isn't a hard skill to learn.  It's simply a matter of becoming familiar with was once unfamiliar, and this is done by imitation and repetition.

In the video below, I give an overview of how to hold drum sticks with a "matched" grip (vs. "traditional" grip).  Give it a watch to get started learning how to hold drum sticks for use on a practice pad, and later on a drum set!

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