David Story Online Toronto Piano Teacher
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    Philosophy: Happy students who play well
Each student's curriculum is based solely on their needs and desires. After an honest discussion we set realistic goals, make a plan and start. The main question I have is: "how will we know we have succeeded?"

​I help students associate piano practice with pleasure. Piano lessons are professional, supportive, enthusiastic, multi-modal, and guilt-free. 
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Adult education:
What happens between lessons depends on your goals, intentions, and time available. Adults lead complicated lives, for some 8 hours of practice a week is realistic, for others 8 minutes. I’m happy either way, but please let me know.

Children's education:
I believe a child’s love of music comes through succeeding at it. I also believe every child should experience creating excellent results. Nothing builds confidence in our personal agency than success through achievement.

A personal note:
My wife and I attended ballroom dance classes before Covid-19. We only practiced in class, we had fun, we were happy. Our goal of learning to dance and have fun in a social setting was congruent with the time available.

I study drumming. I practice one-hour day or more, I’ve been at it for 11 years. I take lessons and attend workshops around the world. I’ve a burning desire to succeed for which I’ve made time in my life for. I've now reached the level drumming equal to my piano skills during my college days many years ago;  which means I make music with professionals. My ultimate goal is to find out what my potential as a drummer. 
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