Monthly Archives: June 2013

Piano Lessons for Adults

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Marie

You have wanted to learn piano since childhood, but you never had the resources. Now that you have the instrument and the support you need for lesson, you feel that you’re too old to begin. If this is so, please … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Musicians!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Marie

If today is your birthday, you share it with Paul McCartney (b. 1942) and Dizzy Reed (b. 1963). Paul McCartney is an English musician, best known as a member of the Beatles (1960-1970). He wrote “Live and Let Die” in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rivers Cuomo

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to Rivers Cuomo, born 1970, American musician, best known as the frontman for the band Weezer.

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Reading Notes, Memorizing Pieces

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Marie

Q: I have a feeling that my child is not learning to read music. Instead, she memorizes the pieces. When I ask her to name one specific note in the written music, she cannot answer. I would like for her … Continue reading →

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How Young is Too Young to Begin?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Marie

How old is too old? Piano lessons can begin at any age, but there must be an optimal age, yes? There are more than a few schools of thought on this issue. The Suzuki Method encourages very young children who … Continue reading →

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