Does he only care when I'm golden and fair?
When I wrote this song, I was exploring the heartbreak emotion in a relationship. I wanted to write about a familiar emotion that people...
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Esther Ling
- Jul 14
- 5 min
3 Things to Consider When Writing a Song Lyric
I’ll admit. My creative writing ideas do come at random times. Like when I’m loading the dishwasher. Folding towels. Or cleaning the...
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Esther Ling
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Behind the Story of Pink Walls: Singing the Ugly Truth about Domestic Violence
Pink Walls, was one of the first songs I wrote in my songwriting class. It wasn’t until a year later that I decided to release it into...
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Esther Ling
- Jul 1
- 2 min
3 Behind-the-Scenes Work of an Indie Musician
Working in any performing arts scene requires a high level of attention to the work behind the scenes. Not only does it require a lot of...
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Esther Ling
- Feb 10
- 6 min
3 Things I Learned About Releasing a New Single
Being an artist and trying to share your craft with the world is hard, and being an independent ("indie") artist is even harder. In...
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Esther Ling
- Aug 30, 2023
- 3 min
The Love-Hate Relationship I Have with Songwriting
Songwriting for me is an intricate process, from the moment a thought or an idea comes to mind; it may linger in my head for a bit, or ...
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Esther Ling
- May 27, 2023
- 4 min
A Gift of Song for Music Teachers
It's been so long since I wrote anything. Piecing together the events that has recently happened to my life, and my music studies have...
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Esther Ling
- Dec 22, 2022
- 6 min
9 Steps to Sight Reading Piano - A Systematic Approach
Last year, I participated in a masterclass that I thought to be extremely practical. It was a quick study session on sight reading with a...
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Esther Ling
- Dec 2, 2022
- 4 min
3 Important Music Sight Reading Tips to Always Have in Your Pocket
I apologize for being MIA for so long. Being a music student, coach, and entrepreneur (plus mom, chef, chauffer, etc...) is hard work!...
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Esther Ling
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Melody in F - Sight Reading a Late Romantic Elementary Piece
This week, we are featuring a melodious little piece composed by German composer, pianist and conductor, Friedrich Baumfelder, who was a...
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Esther Ling
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
The Ballet - Classical Sight Reading Piece for Beginners
"Das Ballet", or The Ballet is a good classical piece for the beginning pianist to sight read ...
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Esther Ling
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Piano Safari Friends - Playground Fun
Private piano lessons with 4 and 5 year olds are so much fun when you get to bring stuffed animals into play.
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Esther Ling
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
3 Studio Must-Haves for the Piano Teacher
*Disclaimer: This post has affiliate links in it. I receive a small comission from purchases at no additional cost to the buyer. I only...
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Esther Ling
- Jul 15, 2022
- 5 min
3 Reasons a Music Practice Journal is Beneficial
Today, I will write about three reasons music practice journaling can elevate your learning and keep you engage for a long time...
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Esther Ling
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Most Awesome Gift for Piano Teachers
I'll let you in on a little secret: I am a hoarder of children's art. I will treasure any form of a child's artwork to my old age days. I...
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Esther Ling
- May 18, 2022
- 6 min
Teaching and Family - Finding the Balance
During my low-energy days, I am positive I am not the first to type in Google “How to balance piano teaching and family life.” I have to...
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Esther Ling
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Piano Practice Challenge - Note Names
Piano Practice Challenge Ideas for Students and Studios
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Esther Ling
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
Candy Characters in Piano Music
*all excerpt images of the sheet music are used with the permission of the composer. If you or your students have a sweet tooth, this...
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Esther Ling
- Mar 24, 2022
- 4 min
Planning a Piano Safari Friends Lesson
I've been using Piano Safari Friends for almost a year now, and I have to say this is an amazing method for preschoolers ages 4 - 5 who...
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Esther Ling
- Feb 28, 2022
- 4 min
3 Effective Methods to Practice for Music Performance
I recall once, in my performance training, a wise teacher had said to me: "Practice with intention. Even repetitions must have a goal in...
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