Practice on Vacation
Found in: Practicing & Playlists, Studio Management
Corinne S., Georgia
A student is on a 6-week road trip. His mom just texted, “My piano player has been missing his piano. It is his coping mechanism when the world gets overwhelming. I didn’t realize how much piano helps him. Do you know of general places–besides music stores–where he could play for 15/20 minutes?” Any ideas?
Jen P., Utah
Maybe a church in the area?
Cate R., Australia
I’ve used Best Buy before if they have a music section.
Rochelle G., California
Retirement homes almost always have one, and the residents love hearing people play!
Sharlene H. Spain
A student of mine travels a lot for work (and pleasure). He uses hotel pianos and when he was in Vietnam, he even found a music school and rented their piano every day to practice. Or buy a roll-up piano? Not great sound but better than nothing at all!
Maureen K., California
Short of an actual piano, he might find comfort with a phone and headphones/earbuds, listening to his assignments and repertoire on the SM site (and/or other music he’s learning) and playing along in his mind or on his lap. An incredible amount can be learned this way. The imagination is powerful.
Sue L., California
A piano store.
Mara K., New Zealand
The other week I was away from my piano for a few days – very depressing – I got very adept at playing Thumbjam on my iPad.
Original discussion started May 21, 2018