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 [...]
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When To Mix Sheet Music With Playing By Ear?
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? [...]
Disturbing Things Layer Method Students Do To Thrift Shop Pianos
Layer Method students tend to do some disturbing things when they come across random pianos in public. At least disturbing to those who are stuck reading sheet music, but not to the rest of the listeners. And a while ago I sent you an email about Katie (pianofool student) and how she put on impromptu [...]
The Chinese Proverb Way To Play Piano
Most people who are trying to learn something don’t really know whats best for them. For instance. I get a few people always asking me to teach them more specific songs. They are so focus on playing a song they forget the whole point of playing the piano. And that is to play LOTS of [...]
Piano Student Questions Of The Week
I dug out 3 student (and soon to be student) questions I got this week. First question... QUESTION: I want to do both your program and get regular piano lessons. Do you think I should be doing both. I'm a adult beginner? TIM: I don't really know the right answer to this one. My gut [...]
