Let me tell you a story. It perfectly sums up why so many people (who could learn to play the piano easily) never do. And instead simply quit, or continue the cycle of going back to traditional teachers who don't understand what they are trying to accomplish. (and the cycle goes on and on) Anyway, [...]
January 12, 2017
January 11, 2017
It's amazing to me how hard it is to see progress in ourselves. As a teacher I see this first hand. Common frustrations of students go like this: 1) Hands just won't work right 2) Now the hands are working but the rhythm is off 3) Now the rhythm is working but I just can [...]
January 10, 2017
Layer Method Student Terrance speaks out… "Greetings Tim, Okay you have exposed me! LOL! I can play "Let it be" with no notes, sheet music, and virtually with no mistakes. (Both hands playing by themselves! wow! like you said) I even created an intro to the song and my wife is starting to sing along.....because [...]
January 9, 2017
Let me ask you a really strange question? Would you rather be a Goose or a human? I actually just laughed out loud to myself after writing that but stay with me. So I am assuming most of us said Human. Why? (think about this before you read on) We must think humans have it [...]
January 6, 2017
Ever wondered if your finger position really matters? David has a great question about finger placement... His words: "Hi Tim -I am really enjoying your Layer Method of Piano Program. Thank you! Quick question. Over the years I have tended to use my right hand fingers 1 2 4 for most chords whatever inversion whereas [...]
