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We're back...Viva Piano Spring term has begun!
Hello from us at Viva Piano! We're so excited to have kicked off our Spring term group piano lessons last Saturday. We had a wonderful morning starting with our beginner class - Introduction to Piano - followed by our lesson for more experienced players - Level Up Piano. You can read all about the two lesson programmes, and their differences, here . We welcomed some new faces, and LOTS of familiar ones too. It was incredible to see the confidence and skills growth in our stud
Scarlett Neville
Apr 17
Why piano practice can feel so hard on parents - and what actually helps
As piano teachers of young children, we know that there are some children who just can't wait to try out their new skills at home. But for others, it's not so straightforward. Here's some very common reasons why practise can end up being stressful for parents and a little advice based on our experience as both teachers AND former pupils (albeit some time ago!) “I don’t know how to help” One of the biggest struggles parents share is feeling a bit out of their depth. You didn’t
Scarlett Neville
Mar 27
Reflections, an exciting announcement and a look forward to Spring!
What a start to the year we have had here at Viva Piano! No January blues here January saw us kick off with a new term of Introduction to Piano classes. We met the most incredible group of children and families - full of enthusiasm, fun and as it turns out, talent! We wrapped up our Winter term on Saturday and while it was sad to wave goodbye for a few weeks, we can't wait to see most of them again in the Spring and to meet some new budding musicians. Laura and I always like
Scarlett Neville
Mar 10
Why group piano lessons work (especially for young children) - the blog version!
You may have seen our recent Instagram post about this very topic. Well, it's such an important one, I felt it needed its own blog post. Let's do a deeper dive into why group lessons are so impactful when learning the piano. When parents look for music lessons for children, they often assume one-to-one sessions are the best (and only!) option. And while they can be a great fit for some, there is no doubt that group piano lessons offer something really special, particularly fo
Scarlett Neville
Feb 13
Disney, pop and a bit of Whitney: why we learn with contemporary music at Viva Piano!
Story time! When I was a little girl, my dad bought me two piano books: Easy Disney and Whitney Houston’s Greatest Hits . Now, the image of a 10-year-old belting out Whitney while enthusiastically bashing away at the piano might make you laugh (and feel deeply sorry for my older brother), but those two books changed my life. Up until that point, Dad had taught me a few chords, but I didn’t have a clue what to DO with them. Then suddenly, with these books, I could make real m
Scarlett Neville
Jan 30
Welcome to a Musical New Year at Viva Piano!
It's a new year, and our love for music is stronger than ever here at Viva Piano! We have so much planned for 2026, and we just can't wait to get started. We've kicked things off in the best possible way—by welcoming a new group of musicians to our Introduction to Piano courses this past Saturday. Week one was FULL of energy, curiosity, and the magic of playing a melody for the very first time. For the next seven weeks, we'll guide our students through some music theory fund
Scarlett Neville
Jan 15
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