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Myth #1
"I'm Just A Beginner, I Don't Need A Really Experienced Piano Teacher
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On the contrary, the biggest impact a very experienced teacher will have is on a "beginner". In the long-run, this kind of teacher is actually more
economical. You'll develop a better foundation, more creativity, and the ability to become both musically independent and "your own teacher"
as you take on bigger challenges. That teacher would be able to breakdown each area that you want to study, clearly and patiently, in an approach
that is designed specifically for you. You'd get set-up physically at the piano so it feels very natural and efficient, and begin improvising early on.
That teacher would also expose you to many artists who will inspire you and broaden your view of what you think is possible on the instrument. |
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Myth #2
"Regular Piano Practicing Is Next To Impossible With My Schedule."
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This is a frequently heard lament from the Modern Urban Dweller. Dealing with scheduling should be a first-lesson topic for any adult piano
student. Yet, very few people coming out of our educational system (or private instruction) are equipped to powerfully design, observe, and
acknowledge their piano practicing over a sustained period of time. When you can take note of your practicing distractions, create an effective
Pre-Practice Routine, and identify your Optimal Practice Times, your progress at the piano will immediately shift into the "fast lane".
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- ALL LEVELS Taught
- ALL STYLES Covered
- jazz / classical / Latin / blues / gospel / funk / pop / rock / 'new age' / free improvisation
- ALL SKILLS Enhanced
- stress-free technique / improvisation / reading (note & chord notation) / theory / ear-training / songwriting
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"I always felt like I had learned something new with each lesson and was capable of learning
even more ~ he really nurtured the Spirit of the Student in me! Michael also taught me how to
experiment to get a sound that I liked and showed me the importance of learning from different
kinds of music and different instruments, not just the piano."
--- David Flore age 16 (4 years later he is playing with his trio at the "Birdland" in New York City)
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Michael Smolens can be reached at (510)649-7993 /
if no answer, please try (510)684-4852.
You can e-mail him or read more at his web site, www.SecondSightMusic.com
Unlimited support for your lessons: call or e-mail me
and I'll answer any of your questions that same day.
Great Berkeley location ~ just minutes from the Bay Bridge.
You can also read advice on practicing and musical creativity or read some of the Words of Appreciation. |
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