Howen Music Studio

28/08/2026

Are you practicing... or just playing?

Many piano students fall into the habit of playing a piece from beginning to end, over and over, and calling it practice. But simply playing through a piece isn't the same as practicing it!

What does REAL PRACTICE look like?

1. Identify the Bumpy Spots: Pay attention to where you slow down, hesitate while reading notes, or stumble.

2. Isolate & Dissect: Pull those specific sections out and work on them independently.

3. The 5-Time Rule: Focus on the difficult bar or passage and aim to play it 5 consecutive times, without mistakes or hesitation before moving on.

Next time you sit down at the piano, don't just ask yourself, "How many times should I play this?”

Instead, ask: “What am I trying to improve today?”

Quality practice over quantity, always.

Save this post as a reminder for your next practice session!

09/08/2026

Howen Music wishes everyone a Happy National Day! Here’s to celebrating Singapore and the many wonderful moments we share together.

23/07/2026

19/07/2026

And that's a wrap on our Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones!

From the very first musical steps at age 4, to the inspiring Ms Chan, who courageously began her piano journey at age 71, every milestone celebrated this season has brought joy and inspiration to our studio community.

At Howen Music, we believe that every student learns at their own pace. Every lesson is an opportunity to grow in confidence, overcome personal challenges, and discover the joy of learning piano.

Watching these moments unfold over the past few weeks has been incredibly rewarding, and we're grateful to every student and family who made this showcase so meaningful.

Here's to many more milestones, one note at a time.

15/07/2026

As we reflect on our Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to our Guest Adjudicator, Ms Tan, for her generous support and encouragement throughout this showcase.

We are truly grateful for the time, care, and thoughtful comments she dedicated to every participating student. Her professional insights and encouragement have made this showcase an even more meaningful learning experience, inspiring our students as they continue to grow in their piano journey.

Thank you, Ms Tan, for partnering with us in celebrating our students' milestones. Your kindness, expertise, and support are deeply appreciated.

13/07/2026

A celebration of musical growth and achievement!

Today, we celebrate the Distinguished and Recognised Pianists from this year's Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones.

Each student has worked at their own level, demonstrating focus, commitment, and meaningful progress throughout the showcase. These recognitions reflect the overall evaluation process, taking into account both musical achievement and community support throughout the showcase.

We commend all our students for their dedication and are delighted to support their continued musical journey. We also extend our thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged them along the way.

11/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who watched, liked, commented, and shared our students' performances.

The Community Support Period has now come to a close, and we are currently finalising this year's featured recognitions.

We are grateful to every student for their dedication, perseverance, and musical growth throughout this showcase. Thank you to all the families and friends whose encouragement has made this a meaningful experience for our students.

Stay tuned for this year's featured recognitions, coming very soon!

04/07/2026

A Milestone Achievement: Hazel

As part of our Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones, Hazel presents “La tarentelle” by J. F. F. Burgmüller, prepared through focused effort and consistent practice.

When asked why she chose this piece, Hazel shared that she enjoys its catchy melody.

This performance reflects her growing confidence, musical expression, and attention to detail at her current stage of learning. We especially enjoyed her attention to articulation, which helped bring the character of the piece to life.

We warmly invite you to celebrate this milestone by watching and liking her performance. Your encouragement means a great deal as our students share their music with a wider audience.

Feel free to leave a word of encouragement for Hazel in the comments.

04/07/2026

A Milestone Achievement: Giselle

As part of our Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones, Giselle presents “Always with Me” from Spirited Away, with music by Youmi Kimura and words by Wakako Kaku, prepared through focused effort and consistent practice.

When asked why she chose this piece, Giselle shared that her family loves it, and her aunt even has it as her phone ringtone.

This performance reflects her growing confidence, musical expression, and attention to detail at her current stage of learning. We especially enjoyed how she brought out the melody beautifully while maintaining a secure pulse.

We warmly invite you to celebrate this milestone by watching and liking her performance. Your encouragement means a great deal as our students share their music with a wider audience.

Feel free to leave a word of encouragement for Giselle in the comments.

04/07/2026

A Milestone Achievement: Denisse

As part of our Performance Showcase 2026: Keys of Milestones, Denisse presents “Always with Me” from Spirited Away, with music by Youmi Kimura and words by Wakako Kaku, prepared through focused effort and consistent practice.

When asked why she chose this piece, Denisse shared that she enjoys its soothing and calm melody.

This performance reflects her growing confidence, musical expression, and attention to detail at her current stage of learning. We especially appreciated her expressive articulation which added interest to the performance, and the gentle slowing down at the end that brought the piece to a graceful close.

We warmly invite you to celebrate this milestone by watching and liking her performance. Your encouragement means a great deal as our students share their music with a wider audience.

Feel free to leave a word of encouragement for Denisse in the comments.