Have you recently looked at Why We Do It — The Profound Benefits of Learning to Play the Piano? Even this is an incomplete description of the many benefits of piano. At an annual conference of Simply Music teachers this…
Author: Mark S. Meritt
Donna on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I enjoy the lessons and look forward to the next weeks. Mark is knowledgeable. Able to explain lessons and reviews in a calm manner. Always positive. Donna, adult student
William on Simply Music Piano Lessons
The Simply Music process develops progress in a way that does not make learning and practice a burden. Mark is knowledgeable and friendly. William, adult student
Susan on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I have always wanted to learn how to play the piano and the Simply Music lessons are helping me achieve that dream faster than I anticipated. The lessons are presented in a clear, easy to follow and understand format. It…
Formula for Success Now Around the World
Almost a year ago, I created the Formula for Success and the Coach’s Formula for Success. These self-evaluation tools can help students and coaches see more clearly where they are with the various tools and techniques of the Simply Music…
Nicholas on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I love my lessons. [Mark is] precise and diligent. He is warm and supportive. I feel his enthusiasm regarding my progress. Nicholas, adult student
Jeffrey on Simply Music Piano Lessons
Very positive experience. [The lessons] have turned out way better than I thought they would. A lot of progress has been (can be) made in a short period of time. Mark really cares about; music, the students, teaching — that…
Greta on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I’ve enjoyed all my lessons because of the “playing-based” approach (I took traditional reading-based piano lessons for many years) and because of the improvisation and composition assignments. I like Mark’s promptness, his enthusiasm, his support, his flexibility and the fact…
Bobby McFerrin and the Pentatonic Scale
Here’s a fun video, with legendary vocalist Bobby McFerrin getting an audience involved at World Science Festival 2009. Together, they make music with the pentatonic scale. That may sound technical, but it’s just a particular set of five notes. There…
Franz on Simply Music Piano Lessons
Program is very well thought out and presented; best we have encountered. [Mark is a] positive person, very knowledgeable, totally prepared for every lesson. Franz, parent