Heading to the end of the year, here’s a fun video with a baby giving a “lecture” on the benefits of exposing young kids to the piano. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend the Hal Leonard method that she mentions (it’s…
Category: Lesson Line
The Lesson Line is a newsletter providing special information for students taking Simply Music piano lessons through Potluck Creative Arts. Get useful tips to help make your piano lesson experience as successful as possible!
When Piano Practice Is Too Much… Or Not Enough
When it comes to the amount of new project work, your teacher always strives to take the Baby Bear approach — not too hot, not too cold, just right. If new assignments seem to be either too much or too…
A Pair of Inspirational Pianists On Video
Here are two really inspirational videos. The first is of a girl who plays piano with no fingers on her right hand. The second is of an armless man who uses his toes to perform. I bet they spent a…
John Cleese on Creativity
John Cleese is not only a comedy legend, he’s also got an inquiring mind, interested in many things including how the human mind works. Below you’ll find an excellent video of a lecture in which he talks about creativity. One…
The “Simple Challenges” of Simply Music Republished
Another of my writings has been republished by Simply Music, in their July newsletter. When I wrote, Why Simply Music Piano Lessons Are Easier Than Traditional Methods, I wanted to do a few things. Most obvious was making the case…
Play a Virtual Keyboard Online
There’s a fun Virtual Keyboard on the web that lets you play with different instrument sounds, add drum beats, and even play chords. You can play notes with mouse clicks or, even better, with your computer’s keyboard. Check out the…
Simply Music Piano Lessons: Recreation, or Healthful Lifestyle? Both!
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…
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…
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…
Simply Music Demonstration on the Swing Shift Radio Show
Earlier today, I got to demonstrate the