Mr. Joe Piano

08/27/2026

Once school starts, the week gets busy fast—homework, sports, dinner, and everything in between.

Piano practice doesn’t have to turn into a nightly battle. For many beginners, 10–15 focused minutes most days is a good place to start. Tie it to something that already happens, keep the assignment clear, and if one day gets missed, just pick it back up tomorrow.

I teach in-home piano lessons around Rochester. If you’re thinking about lessons this fall, send me a message and ask about a free meet-and-greet.

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08/24/2026

A simple school-year practice plan
Here is a routine that works well for many beginners:

Choose four or five likely practice days.
Use the same general time whenever possible.
Start with ten to fifteen minutes.
Follow the assignment in Mr. Joe's Keystride app.
Finish with something enjoyable.
Adjust the routine if it is not working.
Try it for two weeks. If it does not fit, change the time or shorten the session.

A routine is only useful if your family can actually keep it.

A realistic piano practice routine for busy Rochester families, with clear assignments and no nightly practice battles.

08/15/2026

🎹🌊 The 6th Annual Mr. Joe Piano Beach Recital is here!

This year, eight wonderful students shared 11 performances with their families and friends. I’m incredibly proud of every one of them—not only for how they played, but for having the courage to sit down at the piano and perform.

You’ll hear everything from first recital pieces to favorites like Defying Gravity, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Thunder Road, Minuet in G, and Für Elise.

Thank you to all the families who encourage these students week after week, and a special thank-you to my wife, Sara, for helping me put the day together.

Please enjoy the recital and leave our performers some encouragement in the comments! 👏

Interested in encouraging, convenient in-home piano lessons in the Rochester area?

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08/13/2026