Counting out loud and using a metronome serve different functions. Counting out loud teaches you how to apply the right amount of time to each different type of note. The metronome helps you count without missing a beat. It is true you can us a metronome to help you keep the rhythm steady, but if […]

Because I said so! ~wink~ Just kidding. There is an interesting phenomena that happens when you count in your head rather than count out loud. I have been teaching for 25 years now and I have seen this certain phenomena happen 100% of the time with all my students. What is this phenomena? Time after […]

Why do I stress counting out loud? If you started the free lessons, you will notice right away that counting out loud is a very important skill to develop right from the beginning. Counting out loud while you are playing develops rhythm, coordination, and prepares you for doing even more complicated tasks all at the […]

In the beginning of my curriculum, (in the free lessons), you will see that I start you off by teaching you how to count rhythm. (See lesson 2) Traditionally, counting rhythm is counted by saying 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and etc… In the early stages of my lessons, I present a unique […]