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We all watch YouTube videos for guidance and inspiration. How to judge a video? Some are good but some are dreadful and misleading. Some tips:
Good places to start. Best, David Story 
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We are who we listen to. Question: Who should I listen to? Don Grusin (paraphrased). "All the classical folks first... what you get from listening to them is a big goal to get to because they are so fluent with both hands. " I would add the following. We want to hear beautiful sounds in our heads. What we hear inwardly is what we produce outwardly. Best, David Story There are no guarantees that your child will love the piano. However, after decades of teaching, those children who do love the piano have some or all of the following things in common.
Best, David Story Revised 2024  Good weather has arrived, the birds are back, flowers are out, the sun is high in the sky. Human nature being what it is, new wonderful distractions present themselves. What to do? Here are 10 ideas to recharge enthusiasm.
The bottom line? Get out there and experience something new this summer. Further resources for Toronto: Whole note magazine. Best, David |
You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. AuthorI'm a professional pianist and music educator in West Toronto Ontario. I'm also a devoted percussionist and drum teacher. Categories
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