Layer Method students tend to do some disturbing things when they come across random pianos in public. At least disturbing to those who are stuck reading sheet music, but not to the rest of the listeners. And a while ago I sent you an email about Katie (pianofool student) and how she put on impromptu [...]
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The Chinese Proverb Way To Play Piano
Most people who are trying to learn something don’t really know whats best for them. For instance. I get a few people always asking me to teach them more specific songs. They are so focus on playing a song they forget the whole point of playing the piano. And that is to play LOTS of [...]
Piano Student Questions Of The Week
I dug out 3 student (and soon to be student) questions I got this week. First question... QUESTION: I want to do both your program and get regular piano lessons. Do you think I should be doing both. I'm a adult beginner? TIM: I don't really know the right answer to this one. My gut [...]
How To Learn To Play Piano Like You Learned To Speak
So Joe sent me an email this morning that I thought was worth sharing. If you wonder what's different about sheet music versus chords when it comes to learning piano, then you need to read what Joe has to say: "Have you ever tried reading a book one letter at a time? Let's even take [...]
How To Master Challenge Songs On The Piano
It appears I have a "problem student" on my hands. She has been asking a lot of questions. Hence, the problem. Her words: ***** "Bought your program....check! Working through it and LOVING it....check! Taught myself a few songs with your method....check! Got the chord chart for Leon Russell's "A Song For You"....check! Ummmm...uh oh! Doggone [...]
