Mark is wonderful. He is always encouraging and ready with new ideas to help us through any rough learning experiences. Camaraderie [is] built between students and teacher during weekly lessons. Our teacher weaves [advice] skillfully into the conversations during class,…
Author: Mark S. Meritt
Now a Master Simply Music Piano Teacher
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve achieved the status of Master Simply Music Piano Teacher. This designation is by invitation only and recognizes those who are exemplary teachers of the Simply Music method and who further contribute to the…
Committed Students + A Great Method = A Terrific Recital
We had our annual Spring Recital this past weekend, and it’s really driven home for me how astonishing the Simply Music method is in what it has made possible for my students. At the bottom, I’ll include any videos that…
Last Chance for Play-a-Story Piano Lessons!
I’m certainly continuing to teach the full Simply Music piano curriculum for students aged 7-to-adult, but I’m looking to phase out Musicopolis’ Play-a-Story program for young kids. In this program, students naturally develop the ability to express themselves through techniques…
Fall 2014 Intro to Simply Music Piano Classes
Potluck Creative Arts proudly announces the offering of Fall 2014 Simply Music beginner piano workshops through Red Hook Continuing Education and SUNY Ulster Continuing Education. A great opportunity to experience the revolutionary Simply Music method at a dramatically reduced cost!…
Now an Advanced Simply Music Teacher
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve achieved the status of Advanced Simply Music Teacher. This designation recognizes those teachers who have fulfilled special requirements and demonstrated a clear understanding of and alignment with the Simply Music curriculum. Thanks to…
Radio Mopco Podcast Interview
I’m the subject of episode 19 of Radio Mopco, the podcast for The Mop and Bucket Company improv theatre troupe. “Jon, Amy and Alex talk to Mark about his path to Mopco, they discuss their shared joy of storytelling with…
Spring 2014 Intro to Simply Music Piano Classes
Potluck Creative Arts proudly announces the offering of Spring 2014 Simply Music <a href="” title=”Simply Music Beginner Piano Workshops”>beginner piano workshops through Red Hook Continuing Education and SUNY Ulster Continuing Education. A great opportunity to experience the revolutionary <a href="”…
David on Simply Music Piano Lessons
Fun for the first time in my life. Mark is very positive, clear, available, and very supportive. David, adult student
Theresa on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I am having a wonderful experience… I enjoy learning from [Mark and my classmates]. I have progressed further here than any other time I tried to learn piano. [Mark is] kind and patient. Theresa, adult student