Playing music builds motivation and self-esteem” - Columbia University
You Make It Look So Easy
By John Custie |
I hear so often, “You make it look so easy.” Ease of playing comes from many hours of practice over years. For musicians, “practice” is the work we put in to gain proficiency at what we do. Just like you doing your job 40 hours a week with one exception, we don’t get paid for…
Read More What You Will Learn With Me – Intermediate Level
By John Custie |
At the intermediate level we will become more involved in further development of reading skills, rhythm and timing, keeping steady tempos, and continuing to enhance your focus and self discipline levels. You will be gaining harmonic knowledge, and start building technical skills and endurance. You will increase your awareness in problem solving and how to…
Read More What You Will Learn With Me – Beginner Level
By John Custie |
“What Will You Learn With Me?” is a fair and intelligent question. As an instructor I will do my very best in advising on musical purchases so hard earned money is not wasted. I will only ask you to buy material that is necessary for the learning, but will also take into consideration the desires…
Read More What Instructors Expect Of Students
By John Custie |
Many times people ask before lessons begin just what is expected of students. All instructors respond with the same answer. We expect that the student honor their commitment to us and themselves and do the assigned work, yes music is work, given at the lesson.
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