I saw an email the other day from this piano salesman guy and the subject line was this: “What is the Neapolitan 6th Chord?” My first thought was who cares. I don’t really even understand what he is asking-but I am positive it is not important for the way I want to play piano. I’m [...]
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The biggest lie in the piano teaching industry
If you want to really play piano by ear and have fun doing it, then you will have to deal with Negative Nancy’s opinions about there only being one “right way” to play piano. Which of course is a lie. New student Dave is dealing with one now. His words below: “Tim, So far I [...]
What Will Your Big “AHA” Be With Piano?
A little hump day inspiration for ya! From Nancy: Tim- Today I got my "Aha" moment! It is an awesome feeling. Added the fifth with my left hand to my progression and I sounded like a piano player!!! Thank you!-Nancy" What will your aha moment be? Maybe it will be laughing out loud like Peazy [...]
There’s No Crying In Piano Lessons, Or Is There?
Yet another Layer Method student blames me for bringing them to tears. Stephanie explains below: “Tim, I put this on my Facebook page. I hope it's okay. I'm just so grateful every time I sit down to play the piano it almost brings me to tears.” Stephanie Laundrie Sometimes I feel like old Tom Hanks [...]
There Are Only 3 Types Of People Left In This World, Which Are You?
A great friend of mine has a rockstar dad. His name is Jeff. Being that I grew up being raised by a single mom I've always been drawn to good, strong, family men. Jeff is one of those guys. He fishes, hunts, coaches, is stern when he needs to be, but also soft when it [...]
