Correct Technique from the Start | Essential First Lessons for Beginners

When I meet a brand-new piano beginner, I don’t hurry to “fix the hand” or pin the fingers into position. I begin by helping the child feel free in the whole body, breathe naturally, and discover a fundamental non-legato touch that can later blossom into a singing legato and a clear, healthy staccato. Technical work should be woven into every step, rather than living in a separate “technique book.” The pieces in “Tales of a Musical Journey” grow directly out of real emerging skills: releasing the wrist, feeling a balanced non-legato, sensing a steady pulse, and exploring a deeper, slower entry into the key that leads to a healthier, more beautiful sound. The roots are in the classical European Piano school, but the presentation is very child-friendly and accessible. If you’d like a more systematic step-by-step guidance of this approach, my Level 1 online piano pedagogy course at The Gorin Institute walks through these ideas in depth—from the very first meeting with the family through that crucial first year of lessons. #piano #pianotechnique ________________________________ 🎶 Online Piano Pedagogy Courses are offered at: https://thegorininstitute.com ________________________________ 🎹 Irina Gorin's materials are available at: https://irinagorin.com