3 Things You Can Always Share Freely with People
Having identified candle blowers in my life, and rediscovering self-kindness I’ve learnt 3 things that we can always share with others ...
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Esther Ling
Sep 254 min read
A Gift of Song for Teachers
I remember I was sitting by the comfortable couches outside the classroom while waiting for theory class to begin when I heard a melody...
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Esther Ling
Jul 152 min read
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 145 min read
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 54 min read
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
Jun 302 min read
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 106 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20223 min read
Piano Practice Challenge - Note Names
Piano Practice Challenge Ideas for Students and Studios
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Esther Ling
Apr 29, 20224 min read
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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