Maira Martins

Completed Piano Career Academy Grade 1!

I have finally finished the first book in the Russian School of Piano Playing method! Which means I have also completed the first level of Piano Career Academy beginner course! Can't believe I made it...

The Entertainer (7 months piano progress)

Who would have thunk I'd be able to learn this?! 😀 Seven months into my journey, I'm playing Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer". Well, a simplified arrangement by the Fabers, but still. Yes, I know I pl...

Reinagle Op. 1 No. 4 Allegro

The tempo of the piece should be Allegro, but I found it way too fast. First, I cannot yet play that fast, but also the piece made me think of a little ballerina in a music box, so I decided to go wit...

Reinagle Op. 1 No. 1 Minuet

I've been practicing this beautiful piece for a while and have it really polished, but once the Big Red Button was on, I simply couldn't get a good recording. 🎥🔴 Sheet music for this piece: Keith Snel...

Piano progress: 6 months

Six months learning piano. Still very much an adult beginner. Still very excited about it. I'm still committed to Piano Career Academy (PCA) and the Russian School of Piano Playing (RSPP) method book,...

Editing some old photos from Sigtuna, Sweden

So many friends have asked me on social media about how my trip is going and, c'mon you guys, I haven't left my home in 1.5 years!! I'm using these Covid times to go through, edit and share some old p...

Madama Butterfly: 4 months piano progress!

Four months learning piano! My progress has slowed down a little this past month, because of work and family. Still, I continue practicing every single day and I can really feel the benefits of consis...