By understanding the signs of burnout and taking proactive steps to incorporate rest into your routine, you can maintain a healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable relationship with your music. Stay tuned for our series as we dive deeper into the benefits of rest and how it can enhance your piano practice.

By understanding the signs of burnout and taking proactive steps to incorporate rest into your routine, you can maintain a healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable relationship with your music. Stay tuned for our series as we dive deeper into the benefits of rest and how it can enhance your piano practice.

As a piano teacher (and player) with over 30 years under my belt, I've learned one surprising truth: Sometimes the best thing for your playing is...nothing at all. That's right, strategic rest periods can actually supercharge your musical development in some delightfully unexpected ways.

While many piano teachers accept young students, it is much more common to begin lessons at the age of 7-8 years. The reason why is …