17 Success Strategies for Adult Piano Students by Doug Hanvey
English | January 31, 2019 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07NBY86Y3 | 30 pages | AZW3 | 0.17 Mb
English | January 31, 2019 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07NBY86Y3 | 30 pages | AZW3 | 0.17 Mb
Why take the chance of purchasing an inferior instrument, starting lessons with a teacher who isn't a good fit, or wasting time practicing in unproductive or even counterproductive ways?
In this easy-to-read guide written by a master teacher of adults and author of The Creative Keyboardist Adult Piano Method, you'll learn 17 actionable strategies that comprise a blueprint for success for every adult piano student, whether total beginner or "returner" after years away. You'll learn:
*The three types of instruments (and the kind you shouldn't buy)
*The two best digital piano models for beginners
*The one digital piano manufacturer to avoid
*The three types of piano teachers
*How to find the right piano teacher and what questions to ask them
*Types of teachers to avoid
*The two important kinds of teacher-student chemistry
*The four-step formula for success when taking adult piano lessons
*The "Golden Rule" of practicing that will save you time and fast-track your progress
*The five fundamentals of good musicianship you should learn
*The two best ways to learn new music (and one way to avoid)
*The two best ways to become an excellent music reader
*The best way to improve your musical ear
*The three forms of musical creativity and why you should try them
*Why you can (and should) avoid tedious finger exercises
*Recommended adult piano methods
*The best resource for reviews and comparisons of acoustic pianos
*The best free music notation software, best free music recording software, and best source for print music downloads
*And more…