Good lessons today, guys. How fast you learn music and to play the piano is really up to you! The more you practice (in the right way)... Briel Excellent focus and attention in the lessons, as always, Briel. And, now that you finally have time to practice this week, make the most of it! Remember how we practiced each of [...]
Excellent lessons today, guys! Practice what we worked on today this week so next week we can delve deeper into all of the intricacies of music and its technique!! Mazin Wow, wow, wow, Mazin! I am so impressed by your increasing dedication and determination to mastering your pieces as best you can. This is the only way to becoming a better pianist [...]
Great job today, you two!! Now, 'put into practice' what we worked on today while practicing at home this week, and we will be off to the races!!! Isabella AMAZING job improvising/jamming today. Take note that what we did 'playing around' today, is what professional improvisers do! It takes imagination and knowing HOW to tell an effective story, and when jamming [...]
AWESOME jobs today, all three of you!!! You all brought/arranged your video capture device, and knew which songs you wanted to be recorded/demonstrated! Now, practice using these recordings! Mazin Almost got Medieval Fair ready for the recital. Just work on what we talked about on the second page, and you're good to go. Mazurka is all in the dance(s), so [...]
Briel Despite lack practice time this week, you had another great lesson today, and are continuing to improve on your 'moving to the rhythm' while playing, and your variety of finger articulation is also expanding. Keep it up!! Isabella Unfortunately, last week's practice effort and 'best-lesson-yet' was not replicated this week, but please, try to get to that level of effort again, dear!! [...]
Another great session of lessons, today, guys! The onus is on you now to practice what we covered. This is the only way to learn!! Also, remember to bring a video-recording device (eg. iPod, smartphone, tablet) to lessons from now on, so that I can demonstrate how to practice and play your songs. This will maximize the effect of each [...]
Excellent lessons today, and progress this week, (nearly) all of you! Keep it up!!! Briel Much progress in 'loosening up' with your body and playing apparatus (P.A.) movements this past week, Briel. Word for this week - 'FLUIDITY' - to keep building on that progress as you play. Resist writing the names of the notes on the page ~ this will help your note [...]
Excellent lesson today, both of you!! Now, practice the way at home like we practiced, and you'll be off to the races!! Leah Great insights for both you and me (about you), today. Remember to make sure your bow is straight for each string you cross, and to keep the L.H. (left hand) P.A. (playing apparatus) in a curve-like formation [...]
Good final lessons with you as your sub for Tristan! Good luck in your future pianistic endeavors!! Anastasiya Remember to always practice at a steady tempo, dear! And, to keep your hands in 'claw-like' formation, playing curved fingers on fingertips, and lifting fingers high off the keys after 'walking' to the next note. It has been a pleasure teaching you! Madison 10 minutes [...]
Good lessons today, folks, but please try to get more AND better practice in this week! Briel Excellent progress in your understanding of musical concepts, Briel! Now, just put this principles in to practice this week, and you will be off to the races!! Remember, HOW you move = HOW you sound, so don't be afraid to move in an [...]