Ever wonder where some popular sayings come from? Take the old saying, "Piss Poor" for example. Back in the 1800's they used urine to tan animal skins. All the less fortunate families would all share one pot to pee in and then once a day it was taken down to the tanner and sold… …if [...]
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Fool Proof Way To Get People To Think
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people say this: "I have no idea" or "I haven't thought about it" Okay… Well let's start thinking about it then. And I have a sneaky little way to manipulate people into answering a question with specifics. And it always gets a response. For Example: The other [...]
The 4 Agreements To Playing Piano And The Good Life
I read a book called "The 4 Agreements" Pretty interesting. The agreements are all about creating personal freedom for yourself. And the agreements are: 1. Be impeccable with your word (speak with integrity, say only what you mean) 2. Don't take anything personally (nothing others do is because of you, it's their own deal they [...]
23 Ways The Layer Method Gets You Playing Piano Fast
Question from Judy last week. "Tom, Can you tell me exactly what I will learn by going through the Layer Method program? Thanks, Judy" First off, my name is Tim. But don't worry I don't take things personally. Secondly, yes, I will tell you what you will learn. Here you go: The 11 things you [...]
This May Be Illegal, But Worth A Try To Play Piano Better?
I recently saw the movie Lucy. Really good. In a nutshell it's about this gal who is kidnapped by drug lords who then decide she is going to be a delivery mule to transport these drugs overseas. So they rip open her stomach and place the bag of drugs inside her stomach. One problem. Some [...]
