Why is practicing so much fun…?

sparky · 16 July 2024

YOU BET! If you want to learn how to read and play music correctly … piano is the best place to start for a complete understanding of the written note.

Is reading music hard?

Nope! Piano Spark starts with just 3 notes – A, C and E! You’ll learn lots of cool tricks with these notes. Not hard, believe me!

Will I have fun? I don’t want to be bored …

You definitely WILL have fun. Piano Spark is really entertaining with lots of fun music to learn and extra stuff online. Soon, you’ll be showing your friends how good you are!

Do I need a teacher?

The Piano Spark online courses include video tutorials which will guide your every step 🙂

However, if you choose to learn from the Piano Spark Method Book, you will benefit from having your own private teacher.

What will I be learning?

Note-reading, 5-finger positions, chords and left hand patterns. Modern tunes, traditional tunes, short and long tunes plus lots of different ways to play a single note!

Do I have to learn boring music like scales?

They might seem boring when you’re learning them, but they’re a very important part of music. PLUS, it’s super fun playing scales fast! Don’t worry, you won’t be bored!

I have a keyboard at home. When can I start?

You can start any time you like – everything you need is right here 🙂

Learn with Piano Spark!

The new piano course that will get you reading and playing music just like you’ve always wanted to!

Are you ready to learn?

View our courses here.

View the Piano Spark Method Book here.

July 16, 2024

True statement, it actually is fun! But why?

It is super satisfying hearing yourself improve!
And you feel good because you just keep getting better and better.
You get to learn new songs and pieces that you love.
It gives you a sense of achievement and accomplishment that is hard to beat.

Sounds fun to me!

But practicing is hard!

Ok, so practicing can sometimes feel hard. But that is actually where the fun is! When you sit down and work through something that feels tricky, and then you finally get it right — that feeling is incredible. The challenge is what makes it rewarding.

Why should I practice? I can already play my pieces … sort of

Practicing is not just about learning new pieces. It is about refining what you already know.
When you practice, you build muscle memory so your fingers know exactly where to go without thinking.
You develop better timing, dynamics, and expression — the things that make music sound musical.
Even if you can play a piece “sort of,” practicing takes it from sort of to sounding amazing.

Take your time while you practice. Then hear the magic unfold!

When should I practice? I mean, I just don’t have time

We all feel like we do not have time. But the truth is, you do not need hours and hours. Even 10 to 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference if you are focused and consistent.

Find what works for you and stick with it. The important thing is that you do it regularly, not that you do it for a long time.

What happens if I don’t practice?

If you do not practice, your progress will slow down significantly. Your fingers will forget the patterns they have learned. It is like learning a language — if you do not use it, you lose it.

Ok, then how should I practice?

Start with a warm-up. Play some scales or simple exercises to get your fingers moving.
Work on the tricky bits. Identify the bars that trip you up and focus on those. Play them slowly, hands separately if needed.
Play through your pieces. Once you have worked on the hard parts, play from beginning to end.
End with something fun. Play a piece you love or try sight-reading something new.

How long should I practice for?

Beginner (10–15 minutes): Short, focused sessions are all you need when you are starting out.
Intermediate (20–30 minutes): As your pieces get longer and more complex, you will need a bit more time.
Advanced (45–60 minutes+): At this level, you have more repertoire to maintain and more challenging technical work.

The bottom line: do you want to sound good or not?

If you want to sound good, you need to practice. There is no shortcut.
Every great pianist you have ever heard has put in countless hours of practice.
It does not have to be painful or boring — it just has to be consistent.

And give yourself an advantage

When you practice regularly, you walk into your next lesson feeling prepared and confident. You can focus on learning new things instead of catching up. Most importantly, you start to really enjoy playing the piano — when practice stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like something you genuinely look forward to.

So go on, sit down at the piano and have some fun. You will be glad you did.

Are you interested in developing your practicing skills? Check out our courses here.