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student went to their teacher, said i stink. i’m never going to get this right. i’m a horrible player. i’m an imposter. teacher said yes that’s all true. student was […]
Lessons
reversal
A 7 yr. old piano student told her teacher “It’s weird you call these black notes Eb but they’re in different parts of the piano. Why don’t you give each […]
the award
Turned on the metronome, said to the little guy “Can you hear the sounds that are repeating?” nodded affirmatively. Then I asked if he could do it but he played […]
mrs. stadnyk
student: i’m sorry mrs. stadnk. i know i didn’t practise i’m sorry i tried really like i even have reminder posters on the wall in my room “practise” like i […]
school of never improvise
at the school of Never Improvise the best students are the ones with no surprises.
quantum kid
The 40 something year old beginner piano student has a tough time coordinating both hands. I try to slow it all down and work on separate hands. Ask him to […]
duelling banjos
One day Greta the banjo player, who for years had tried to change the band for the better, realized her idea of better was someone else’s idea of worse. She […]
Chess and bar chords
Exasperated beginner guitarist doesn’t think she will ever play bar chords, doesn’t understand how anybody can. Telling her this a normal feeling which has been overcome a zillion times does […]
Destined to see clearly and make them look good
My mother is a painter. I would sit for her when I was a little boy. She sketched in charcoal or oil pastels. I think it is all thrown away […]
game on
There is a simple game my daughter saw somewhere & later I got it on my phone, she plays it a bunch. I teach a boy the same age as […]