Galla's Piano Studio

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Spring Recital 2026 is in the books! 🎶CONGRATULATIONS to all my students who played beautifully today!! YOU all worked hard!! 🎶

05/01/2026

Benefits of playing the piano

Playing the piano offers a mix of mental, emotional, and even physical benefits. Here’s a clear breakdown of why it’s such a valuable skill:

1. Boosts brain function
Learning piano strengthens memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. It engages both sides of the brain at once, improving coordination and cognitive flexibility.

2. Improves coordination
Your hands often do different things while your feet may control pedals—this builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination over time.

3. Enhances emotional expression
Music is a powerful outlet. Playing piano can help you process emotions, reduce stress, and express feelings you might not put into words.

4. Builds discipline and patience
Progress takes consistent practice. Learning pieces step by step teaches persistence, focus, and delayed gratification.

5. Reduces stress and anxiety
Playing music can be calming and therapeutic. Many people find it helps them relax and disconnect from daily pressure.

6. Strengthens creativity
Whether you're interpreting music or improvising your own, piano encourages creative thinking and artistic expression.

7. Improves listening skills
You become more aware of pitch, rhythm, and musical detail, which can carry over into better overall listening and communication skills.

8. Can boost confidence
Learning and performing pieces gives a sense of achievement, especially as you see your improvement over time.

If you’re thinking about starting, it’s never too late—beginners of any age can benefit.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!!
Happy Spring!! 💐🎶

02/28/2026

Working at RU adjudicating piano students at the VMTA Highlands Chapter 43rd Annual Piano Technique Festival 🎶

02/14/2026

Our profession is deeply rooted in love—love for playing, for our students, for the transformative power of music.

In his AMT article “What’s Love Got to Do With It? Bringing the Inspiration of Eros into the Music Studio,” author William Westney invokes the Greek god in his call that “we all, through our music, enliven the world.”

This Valentine’s Day, let us celebrate the love we share for music teaching and heed his call “as emissaries of Eros in the 21st century.”

11/15/2025

🎶 Bravo to all my students, who successfully perform at the Fall Piano Recital!! 🎶

11/04/2025

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