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Blossom Piano Studio Blog


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
Am I the Only Adult Taking Piano Lessons?
Discover the joy of adult piano lessons! You're not alone in this journey. Learn why adult piano lessons are more common and rewarding than


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
How to Prepare the Home for Virtual Piano Lessons and Home Practice Sessions
My top tips on how to prepare the home environment for the best virtual piano lesson experience (and home practice sessions).


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
A Practice Solution for All Musicians: Set Intentions, Track Progress, and Celebrate Your Musical Journey
Many musicians, often face challenges in maintaining consistent and effective practice routines. This post offers a solution!


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
How To Set Realistic Goals For Adult Piano Learners
Setting realistic goals is essential for a successful learning journey for all adult piano learners.


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
Finish Strong: Overcoming Challenges Through Mental Toughness and Self-Belief
By cultivating the qualities of self-belief and perseverance, individuals can learn to finish strong in both personal endeavors and in life.


Catherine Sipher
2 min read
3 Tips for Making Music Practice Feel Purposeful and Enjoyable
With the right mindset, every music practice session can be a transformative experience.


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Unexpected Lessons from the Metronome: How to Achieve Balance in Life
Life, like music, requires both discipline and flexibility to achieve balance in life.


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Mastering the Metronome: A Powerful Tool for Every Musician
Learn how to use a metronome to improve your musical timing and accuracy, while prioritizing musical expression.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
How a Metronome Taught Me to Break Free From Limitations
Break free from limitations by learning to live in the middle ground– a lesson from modern metronomes.

Catherine Sipher
6 min read
One Powerful Lesson Learned from a Performance Gone “Wrong”
There are no failures; there is only feedback for next time– one powerful lesson learned from a performance gone “wrong.”

Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Maximize Your Practicing With These 7 Helpful Tools
Practicing is essential in the development of a musician. Let's take a look at the tools of practicing.


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
How To Create a Consistent Piano Practice Habit as an Adult
Try these four tips to create a consistent piano practice habit as an adult.

Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Why Supplemental Group Piano Classes Can Benefit Your Musical Growth
Through supplemental group piano classes, students find community with other musicians, gain experience performing music for others,...


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
The Power of Community: Enriching Growth, Inspiration, and Connection
Finding community in life enriches the human experience. A look at the power of community to encourage and inspire artists.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Lean Into the Dissonances of Music and Life
Take a note from musicians, trying leaning into the dissonances of life. In doing so, you might discover more joy in all of life.


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
Apologizing for What? How to Approach Life With Confidence
Approach life with confidence, not apologetically! You have something beautiful, unique, and wonderful to offer others in this moment.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Expect Backsteps in the Dance of Life
When experiencing growth or life changes, setbacks should be expected as you transition and expand.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Stop Putting Off That Task: Tips for Getting Started
Getting started at a new task can often feel overwhelming. What can we do when our fears get the best of us and we forget our abilities?


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Three Unexpected and Powerful Life Lessons from the G7 Chord
In life, as in music, new knowledge offers the possibility for growth and expansion while informing the past.


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
Embracing Mistakes
Learn how to embrace your mistakes with curiosity instead of judgment and
That is... if you learn to embrace your mistakes with curiosity
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