A personal blog and resource hub from Shawn Cheek — creator of WebPianoTeacher.com and owner of the Shawn Cheek School Of Music. Piano lessons, fitness notes, technology tips, and updates from the studio.
How to Play Clair de Lune by DebussyClaude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is often treated as a piece for advanced pianists, yet its opening pages can become approachable when you divide the music into…Piano Chords and Inversions for Australian BeginnersLearning piano chords gives beginners a practical way to play songs before they can read every note fluently. A chord is a group of notes played together,…Boogie-woogie piano from shuffle to showstopperBoogie-woogie piano grew up in the smoky juke joints of the American South and never really left the stage. It is built on a relentless, rolling left-hand…The importance of posture for pianistsPosture is the quiet foundation beneath every piano lesson, rehearsal and performance. When the body is well aligned, the hands can move freely, the shoulders…How to Record Piano at Home: A Beginner's GuideCapturing piano at home has never been more accessible for Australian musicians. Whether you live in a terrace in Sydney's Inner West, a Brisbane unit, or a…Choosing a Digital Piano That Matches Your Playing GoalsShopping for a digital piano can feel overwhelming, especially when music shops in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane stock dozens of models ranging from compact…Teaching Piano to Young Children A Guide for ParentsLearning piano opens a door that stays open for life, and few gifts feel as lasting as the moment a child plays their first complete piece from memory. For…European Roulette Spin The Reels With A Clearer StrategyEuropean roulette brings a polished table-game experience to online casino players, combining a familiar wheel with straightforward betting choices. Although…Learning piano without reading music in AustraliaMany Australians dream of sitting at a piano and playing a favourite Coldplay track, a Hans Zimmer film score, or a Vance Joy ballad without ever squinting at…Understanding Major and Minor Scales on the PianoEvery pianist eventually arrives at the moment when C-D-E-F-G-A-B stops being a rhyme and becomes a system. Major and minor scales are that system, sitting…