It's that time of year again... All the little thieves are in full force in my neighborhood. So I thought I would bring an email out from the archives. And now since I have a little boy I don’t need any emails about “when you have a kid…etc” you’ll think differently. Because I doubt it [...]
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How long does it take to REALLY learn a new song on the piano?
So this morning I woke and and started playing a song I have been learning for a while. After I finished playing it, wifey (my beautiful wife Megan) yelled from the bathroom. “sounds like you got it down!” And that made me think. How long did it really take me to get this song down. [...]
Here’s whats possible in 24 days with the Layer Method [student case study]
Harold talks about what is possible with the Layer Method in as little as 24 days. His thoughts below: "Hi Tim, Thanks for not forgetting about me. When I signed on for the lessons, I didn't even own a piano. After looking at a few of the lessons I new I could do this. I [...]
Crucial vs. Non Crucial chords [student question]
Time for a little Q&A about Crucial vs. Non Crucial Chords. Layer Method student John asks: "Hi Tim-I had a question about seventh chords. I noticed on your crucial chord chart that they are all listed as "non crucial chords." However, when I find my own chord and lyric charts to play from, I find [...]
How To Become Consistent With Your Piano Practicing
Thoughts from PianoFool student John: "I think you sold your program a little short in today's email. Far from it not being recommended for people under 12, I believe it should be required for anyone learning piano, no matter their age. Here are my thoughts on the matter. I spent six years taking piano lessons [...]
