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Rebecca Bogart

The 6 Piano Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi there,

Ever feel like you’re working hard at the piano but not getting where you want to go?

Often, it's not about the amount of practice, but the approach.

That's why I created a video:
​“The 6 Biggest Piano Mistakes You’re Probably Making.”

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Drawing from nearly 50 years of teaching, this video highlights common pitfalls that hinder progress.

These aren’t beginner problems. They’re mistakes I still see—even in advanced players.

To go with the video, I made a guide with resources & tips to start addressing each mistake.
Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqSJ5wjlUC5jHDBOpvMunYjz1w7s8RZwXEwKAkadKoA/edit?usp=sharing​

On May 5th, I'm hosting a live workshop:
​Chopin Practicing Secrets.​
We'll delve into:

It’s not about playing his pieces.
It’s about how he taught people to practice—and how that lines up with modern science.

We’ll talk about:

  • Slowing down to go faster
  • Practicing without burnout
  • What rest has to do with learning

It’s simple. Powerful. And it works.

And just so you know… after the workshop, I’ll be opening my community,
​The Well-Tempered Pianist, for a short time.

It’s a warm, focused space for pianists like you—people who want to grow, feel supported, and play beautifully.

More on that soon.

But for now—what did you learn from the video?
Which mistake hit home?

Just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.

Talk soon,
​

Rebecca

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Check out my Skool community here:

​https://www.skool.com/the-well-tempered-pianist-9734/​

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Frustrated with slow progress?

It’s not your fault. You were probably never taught how to practice correctly. But now you can learn with Pocket Piano Pro. Just send me a quick video, and I’ll send you a personalized video answer in 48 hours or less filled with targeted strategies to help you improve fast. Say goodbye to being stuck and hello to rapid piano growth.

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Get comfortable to play better

Mini-course and 15-page PDF will help reduce tension and increased ease and comfort. Learn the best bench height, sitting distance, foot and leg alignment, and how to position your arms and elbows.

Contact info@RebeccaBogartPiano.com

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Rebecca Bogart

I performed in Carnegie Hall!

I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.

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