I’ve been reading a book called “Letters of Note”. Basically it’s a collection of letters written throughout history that gives you a glimpse into life at that time. One really stood out to me. It’s a response to a man who has lost faith in humanity. EB White (famous author) responds with words of wisdom [...]
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Chimpanzees, Hens, Shining Eyes, and How To Learn To Play Piano By Ear
As I get closer to becoming a father I am seeing things much differently. Now when I see or hear about something I tend to put it into the context of how will this affect the little guy or how can I use this to help him. Perfect example… …Last night I was reading about [...]
Add years to your life with the “age stretcher”
Life goes quick. Real quick... and the older I get the quicker it goes. I am finding out how pretty much everything my mom told me was true. I hate to admit that. It can be depressing sometimes how fast it goes. But I happen to come across something that helped me tremendously to deal [...]
Anti Depressants for Pianos?
Words from Layer Method student Josephine made me question whether or not pianos struggle with depression. Her words: “If more people could look into your Layer Method, then piano playing wouldn't look so complicated that it should take years and years from childhood to learn it, until the eye bags have become too heavy and [...]
Stop Practicing Like I’ve Said, Next Week Do This
"come in like a love grenade, pull the pin and walk away" That's a line from my buddy Robert Deitch's new song called, "Make a mess of my heart." Paints a picture don't it? I have pulled the pin one too many times in my life. Thank the Lord I am married now. Now the [...]
