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David Cutter's Blog

April 10, 2023

The Piano and the Free Press

A shout out to Colorado Boulevard dot Net. Thank you for covering the Pasadena Piano Institute.

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November 15, 2022

News Stories

Five news articles about music and it's impact on brain development.

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August 10, 2022

Benefits of Team Piano

The value of Team Piano work lies in the process of creating art together.

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July 21, 2022

Building Community With a Rolling Piano

Learn about David's journey in creating Piano A La Carte!

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May 15, 2022

The Curriculum

There are many etudes written expressly for developing wrist gestures.

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March 4, 2022

Why do we teach artistry?

Artistry is the basis for self-expression and that self-expression is what makes all the hours of practice possible.

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November 24, 2021

Piano Education: The Best in Brain Development

In our highly technological age, the piano lesson is a rich, centuries-old, oral tradition. This sort of longevity is a testament to the unparalleled value of this system of learning and of this particular instrument.

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October 14, 2021

Science Provides Evidence of Music Study Benefits

There are many studies confirming that music study is indeed very impactful on brain development. Even for adults and maintaining brain health.

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September 1, 2021

The Cost of Piano Lessons

Many people are concerned about the cost of piano lessons being prohibitively high. Although everyone is rightfully working to save money, there's value and good reasons for not seeking out the least expensive teacher you can find.

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May 15, 2021

The Many Varieties of Piano Performance

A performer who is able to entertain, to capture the attention of those watching, and to hold their attention. Pasadena Piano Institute students have lots of opportunities for this exploration.

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March 15, 2021

Certificate of Merit

Certificate of Merit is a great way to learn all of the necessary technical skills for playing piano and to perform them well and to receive recognition for doing so.

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Mentoring New Piano Teachers

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