Piano learning

The 80/20 Principle in Piano Practice

2026-07-13T10:47:26+01:00

Many pianists believe that practising for longer automatically leads to better results. While regular practice is certainly important, the quality of your practice often matters far more than the number of hours you spend at the keyboard. This is where the 80/20 Principle can be remarkably useful. Originally known as the Pareto Principle, it suggests that a relatively small portion of your efforts often produces the majority of your results. The 80/20 principle in piano practice means identifying the exercises, passages and habits that bring the greatest improvement, rather than trying to work on everything at once. At S&C Piano, we [...]

The 80/20 Principle in Piano Practice2026-07-13T10:47:26+01:00

How Learning Piano Benefits Your Brain

2026-01-14T13:09:36+00:00

Learning to play the piano is often seen as a musical pursuit, but its benefits extend far beyond music itself. Piano learning has a profound and lasting impact on the brain, whether for children beginning their musical journey or adults returning to the instrument after a long break. It supports not only musical development, but also cognitive growth, emotional wellbeing, and mental clarity. A Full-Body Workout for the Brain Playing the piano is one of the most complex activities the brain can perform. It requires the simultaneous coordination of both hands, reading multiple lines of music, listening critically, maintaining rhythm, and [...]

How Learning Piano Benefits Your Brain2026-01-14T13:09:36+00:00
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