Chris, PianoFool student and much better piano player than the PianoFool himself, sent me a shocking email last week. A confession of sorts. ====== Here goes: “Tim, So I have a confession to make. I am one of those “traditional” piano students who is already quite accomplished. But what drew me to try the Layer [...]
Rick asks a great question about how to “capo” your keyboard. Even if you aren’t a guitar player you will get something out of this email. In it, I give away the secret to turning the skills to play one song instantly into the skill to play 100’s Ricks question below: ====== “Hey Tim, Love [...]
What will your aha moment be when you finally start playing piano? Here’s Nancy’s (Layer Method Student) Tim- Today I got my "Aha" moment! It is an awesome feeling. Added the fifth with my left hand to my progression and I sounded like a piano player!!! Thank you!-Nancy" Maybe you will be laughing out loud [...]
Judy is frustrated. She has tried about everything and still can’t simply play the way she wants. Read below: “Hi Tim- I am 40 years old and have 3 kids. I am very busy everyday, but I really want to learn piano for the children at my church. My question is how long do I [...]
Current student Kevin asks a pretty good question "Tim-Thanks for your notes of encouragement! I am practicing your methods about 45 minutes a day, plus I play reading some music and applying your techniques to other music I am trying to play. Will mixing the two methods ( chords and reading notes) mess me up? [...]