Whether you’re wondering about some new part of a song you’re working on, a whole song you’re learning, a full Program you’re in the middle of, when you’ll get to some later Program you haven’t started yet, or anything else,…
Author: Mark S. Meritt
What’s On Your Plate?
In your piano lesson journey, getting results may be the North Star to aim for. So how’s your aim? 🙂 Once upon a time, I wrote about aiming not at a North Star but an archery target. I talked there…
Results: A North Star for Piano Lessons
More and more, I believe life is about the journey, not the destination. The process, not the product. The experience, not the accomplishment. More and more, I believe in the idea of North Stars. We orient ourselves by them, so…
Musical Improv Accompaniment Workshop
Intro to Musical Improv Accompaniment No Experience Necessary Participate Live and/or Review Class Recordings Teacher: Mark S. Meritt 9 Thursdays – July 2 through August 27, 2020 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Eastern Time – see the Time Zone Converter $150.00 US…
Self-Accompaniment for Singers Live Online Pilot Workshops
Are you a singer who has dreamed of accompanying yourself at the piano while you sing? These special online learning opportunities are for you! Great for all ages 8-to-adult. The
Caitlin on Simply Music Piano Lessons
Mark is energetic and enthusiastic. Our environment is quiet and comfortable. Patrick makes progress and learns something new at every single lesson. [Mark] is good at explaining the material, and reaching the kids at their level. Lessons are always kept…
Elizabeth on Simply Music Piano Lessons
I really like it a lot… I really like Mark. I really like him a lot. He’s reasonable and really, really kind. He’s very supportive and he teaches good lessons one step at a time and he helps us when…
Barbara on Simply Music Piano Lessons
No suggestions! Thank you for always being positive and encouraging and so patient. Barbara, parent Learn more about Simply Music Piano Lessons and Workshops.
Elizabeth on Simply Music Piano Lessons
The successful partnership between teacher and student in the learning process… makes lessons enjoyable and inspiring! Mark weaves [advice] into our lessons at appropriate and meaningful times. Elizabeth, adult student Learn more about Simply Music Piano Lessons and Workshops.
Charlie on Simply Music Piano Lessons
The last year of lessons have had such a positive impact on my body, mind and soul, and I’m committed to piano playing for as long as I can. Mark is very encouraging, probably one of the most positive coaches…