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 [...]
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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 [...]
Here’s Why 99% Of People Fail At Learning Piano
Let me tell you a story. It perfectly sums up why so many people (who could learn to play the piano easily) never do. And instead simply quit, or continue the cycle of going back to traditional teachers who don't understand what they are trying to accomplish. (and the cycle goes on and on) Anyway, [...]
