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Practicing Bach for a better left hand – Piano Lessons Vancouver

I often get told, particularly by my adult students, that their left hand doesn’t want to work very well. Well, of course. If you are a right handed person, this is quite normal. The  bad news is that wonky playing … Continue reading

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Music Lesson Method Books – should you switch methods?

From my experience teaching piano lessons in Vancouver, Canada, I have learned that the right method book for a piano student can play a big role in the speed at which she learns. Not all methods are the same, just … Continue reading

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Yann Tiersen -”Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midi”

Here’s  a little something I’ve been working on.

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The Simpsons – the piano version

I am an advocate of people learning music that they love, which might not necessarily be music that they can show off to their friends. I also have to practice what I preach. Soooooo………. I am currently learning the theme … Continue reading

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Practice makes permanent

Okay, here’s a lesson that I have learned: I need to tell my students and their parents how to practice. I’ve been so used to my own style of practicing for 20+ years that it never occurred to me to … Continue reading

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