{"id":5190,"date":"2021-10-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=5190"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:43:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T23:43:51","slug":"cozy-space-piano-practice-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/cozy-space-piano-practice-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Piano Practice Tips for a Cozy & Productive Practice Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most piano practice tips have to do with what <\/em>you practice, but have you ever thought about where <\/em>you practice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our spaces have a big effect<\/a> on our moods and how productive we are. So when it comes to practicing piano, you want a welcoming, cozy space that beckons you to sit down and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re writing this in October, when temperatures are dropping and people are staying in. It\u2019s the perfect time of year to fall back in love with the piano (see what I did there?!) and create a cozy practice space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some piano practice-space tips to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1. Find privacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s possible, try to find a private space to practice. You\u2019ll focus better if you\u2019re not distracted. And if no one can hear you, you\u2019ll feel more comfortable taking risks and making mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistakes are an important part of learning. You won\u2019t improve unless you fail on occasion! But it can be difficult to make mistakes and sound \u201cbad\u201d when the piano is in the middle of the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acoustic pianos are difficult to move, but if you can afford one, consider placing a second digital piano<\/span> <\/a>in your bedroom. Digital pianos often come with headphone jacks so you can practice in 100% privacy. Even a small, affordable one can make a difference by providing you a safe space to test out arrangements or practice a particularly tricky passage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#2. Get good lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complex sheet music can be very detailed and hard to read, not unlike dense text. If you invest in good lighting to read books, why not invest in good lighting to read music too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bad lighting is annoying and uncomfortable, so don\u2019t let it get in the way of your practicing. If your space\u2019s lighting is lacking, there are specially designed piano lamps<\/a><\/span> to help illuminate your sheet music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find lamps that clip<\/a><\/span> on to music stands or keyboards. Or use a sturdy lamp<\/a><\/span> designed to be placed on top of an acoustic piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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