Got a really interesting, and personal question from Joe (current student) the other day. “Have you every been in those moments where you are in a situation with other musicians who are clearly more advanced than you. If you have how have you dealt with it?” Joe ummm…. …yes, like pretty much every time I [...]
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How To Be A RESPECTED Quitter?
Ever do something that you hated and wish you hadn't started in the first place? But then in the back of your mind you remember being told time and time again... ..."Finish what you start!" And if you didn't finish then you were labeled a quitter and felt bad about it. Well, I am now [...]
The Truth About Disappointment, NOT What You Think…
Do you ever find yourself disappointed? If you're breathing then chances are you do. I read something this morning that answers a lot of questions about life. Here it is: "All disappointment is the result of unmet expectations" BAM! Read that again. So think about it, whether its a relationship, work promotion, business you started [...]
A very important question about playing piano I get A LOT
Here it is: "Tim, I have a question for you and your classical playing wife though...Melissa (my daughter) asked me what program I would recommend for her to learn along with Linden (my grandaughter)...Melissa has zero musical lesson experience but she home schools Linden. I know the Layer Method works for adults but I wonder [...]
You’re missing this on Christmas, by not playing piano?
Current Layer Method student Rick had a HUGE moment last Christmas that he would have missed if he hadn't learn to play piano. In his words: ===== Tim-I had to smile when I read this post...It reminded me of my experience last Christmas. My mother is an accomplished pianist but only one of her 8 [...]
