Piano teaching is more than just reading notes and playing the pieces; it teaches universal principles. It is a microcosm of life. How you practice and play the piano reflects your way of living. When piano teaching is done right, we can help students to unlock their potential and achieve excellence in all their endeavors. A teacher’s responsibility is to equip students with tools that are essential to personal development and to establish a way of life that is positive, empowering, and fulfilling. These tools can also translate to real-life applications. I have summarized these teaching principles into six skills: proactive mindset, goal setting, time management, problem-solving, repetition, and optimal performance.