Weird things are happening in the Mitchum household. It all points to "getting older" Ah!!!! Here are the top ten things I notice happening: 1. Wheel of fortune has somehow started showing up (and staying on) our TV 2. Up at 5:30, racing to bed by 9 3. Coffee has become a very important part [...]
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How To Have A Bullet Proof Belief In Yourself
Here is one of the most authentic motivational quotes I've ever heard. "Never stop believing in yourself, even when there's evidence to the contrary." ah... Finally a way to say it that is authentic. Not just fluffy, woohooo, I am awesome and can do anything type of affirmations. A real life, honest way to keep [...]
Do You Ask Yourself This Dumb Question?
Recently, a student asked: "How many songs should I be able to play before I can call myself a piano player?" My answer: That's a dumb question. Not dumb as in the person asking it is dumb. Dumb as in you can't actually measure this. What matters is level of enjoyment. Do you enjoy it [...]
Beware Of The NUNChucks At Piano Lessons!
Nunchucks...rulers… What's the difference? Read about Joann avoiding the ruler (NUNchucks) beatdown and finally playing piano. "Tim-I recently started your course and I have to say I am SO excited to master it. I have had traditional instructions and my first was with a Nun who hit my fingers with a ruler every time I [...]
My Very Own Piano Teacher Stalker
I have some traditional piano teachers out there that like to stalk me. It gets weird sometimes. Like over Christmas when I got in the mail a CD of a classical piano player. The name was Rachmoniff or something like that. I couldn't pronounce it. In fact, I couldn't even understand the label on the [...]
