The broadcast is over, but you are welcome to watch the recording - you will be amazed at how "live" it feels. I announced my newest services that will help you get on track and stay on track with your piano progress! I did a continuation of last weeks broadcast of learning Carol of the Bells: Download Carol of The Bells Continue Reading
Live Lesson with Lisa – Nov 6th, 8PM – Carol of the Bells Part 1
Welcome to another episode by Lisa! The live session is over, but the recording is below. We will be testing effectiveness of having a lesson this way - you will be able to see me play on the piano as I demonstrate a few measures at a time - it will be much like how you see the videos that I create for you. I believe the main benefit of having live lessons is accountability and motivation. We will be learning the first part of Carol of the Bells - you will need to download and print the sheet music: Download Carol of the Bells Click here if you want to watch on this on YouTube. Continue Reading
Piano Lessons and Your Success
Recently, a student emailed me this question: "Can you guarantee that I will be successful with your piano course?" I thought about that, and here is how I responded: "As you know, your success lies in how often you practice. I can't tell you that you will be successful because I don't know how much you will practice. However, what I can do is assure you is that the curriculum continues to be presented in very easy to follow instruction and in small increments so that you can progress without confusion. I can also assure you that you will receive a very high quality level of support as a preferred member. I hope this helps you feel more comfortable with trusting that if Continue Reading
Experiencing Piano Blues? How Can I Help?
I need ideas! How can I help you feel motivate to play the piano? Your feedback will help me help you reach your dreams of playing the piano. I have been spending a lot of time on this thought, but since I'm not in your position, it's hard for me to know what you need. Leave your suggestions below. If you have never left a comment here before, it won't show up right away - it may take a few hours before it shows. If you have commented here before, your comment will show immediately. Due to high volumes of emails I receive when sending this kind of request, I would like to ask you to post your suggestions here, not in an email. Thank you so much and l look forward to hearing your Continue Reading
Moving Fingers and Reading Notes in Piano Lessons
Moving fingers and reading notes: *There is so set answer to how to move your fingers on a certain song...it does change with every new song that you learn. In time you will feel more comfortable with your hand location and fingering on the keys. Start simple and take your time. *Reading notes faster is a process much the same... start with simple songs that have only a few notes, then gradually adding more notes, complexity and repetition will increase your instant recognition of notes, enabling you to read music quickly. *Learning time is very varied. Depends on how much your practice, how fast you retain what you are learning, and how motivated you are. *The beauty about these Continue Reading
You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine.... I don't know anyone doesn't love this song! It's a short simple song to learn and play! Below you will find the videos for the instant play version. The sheet music is included as a bonus with the download: Download You Are My Sunshine Here Continue Reading