Yoda would have been an awesome piano player. He was a master at the only skill that really matters. And you can see it from this interaction with Luke. Yoda was telling him to use the force to move his spaceship out of the mud. It went down like this: Luke: All right, I'll give [...]
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Curing yourself of “pointless” addictions
I used to be addicted to talk radio. Politics in general really. But I cured myself. Here's how I did it. It was by a "weening" process. Only listening in the mornings. Then it was in the mornings every other day. Then it was only on Friday. Then it was almost never. Because I noticed, [...]
how to always have a “pot to piss in”
Ever wonder where some popular sayings come from? Take the old saying, "Piss Poor" for example. Back in the 1800's they used to use 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 [...]
The 4 “agreements” to playing piano
I read a book called "The 4 Agreements" Pretty interesting. 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 are struggling with) 3. Never make assumptions (ask questions to [...]
23 things the layer method of piano teaches you
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 [...]
