Hutsell Elementary youngsters discovered that a computer can release their creative energies allowing them to learn to play the piano. They used a program called Soft Mozart developed by Houston ...

Learning to play piano—or any instrument, for that matter—is difficult. It requires learning a totally new language, an understanding of music theory, and practicing for hours every day to sync your ...

Four out of five parents reportedly want their children to learn a musical instrument. A much smaller number of kids actually do, and even fever stick with it. “It’s intimidating, it’s expensive, it’s ...

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you already know that I play guitar and absolutely love music. My wife plays the clarinet and three of our kids are learning to play the piano. So ...

Simply Piano has long been a hit app in my household. My daughter never really showed interest in learning to play our keyboard until she came across Simply Piano on her iPad. I think it’s the first ...

Learning to play the piano is hard. I know; I’ve been trying for almost a year, and wrote an article on my process and struggles a few months ago. Not surprisingly, there are to a myriad of apps, ...

Musicians often enjoy a good quality of life with less stress, added confidence, and more social opportunities. Want to take advantage of these benefits but don’t have time for music lessons? Then ...

Want to add elements to a GarageBand composition by playing a piano, but don't have access to a MIDI keyboard? Save money on buying a new instrument by taking advantage of the built-in Musical Typing ...

Having hobbies provides you an outlet for stress and encourages you to take a break from your everyday grind — something we could all use in the age of coronavirus. No, working until one in the ...

James Vincent is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Many people try to learn an instrument at one point or another in their life, and for a lot of ...

Like so many parents, I have fantasies of my children mastering musical instruments, even though my own musical talents are limited at best and memories of my short-lived piano lessons still fill me ...