Are you:
- currently taking piano lessons and want a fresh approach to your learning?
- experienced at the piano but need guidance to continue making progress?
- seeking effective strategies for improving your music reading?
- looking to express yourself creatively at the piano, such as with improvisation or creating your own music?
- seeking a positive and encouraging voice to cheer you on as you grow your piano skills?
If any of these are true, “Play Piano: A Learner’s Guide to Playing, Reading and Creating” could be perfect for you. Designed as a resource for all types of piano learners–new or experienced learners, traditional music readers or creatively-oriented learners–this book is full of helpful suggestions, insights, and strategies meant to enliven piano learning and make it a satisfying experience that enriches your life!
“Play Piano: A Learner’s Guide to Playing, Reading, and Creating Music” is designed as a broad overview of topics relevant for piano learners. These topics include:
- Overcoming piano-learning myths and challenges
- Beginner learning topics and issues
- Demystifying sheet music
- Practice strategies for making greater progress
- Creating at the piano through improvisation (including lead sheets) and composition
- Performing psychology and ways to perform in your local community
- Playing-by-ear and music theory
- Designing your ideal practice routine
- Long-term piano-learning satisfaction
So much of piano instruction can be a “You better do this or else” mentality. So many people are shut down in pursuing music because delight was never brought to the piano lesson format. Chris’s book circumvents any of that. It says “Go for it baby and see what works for you.” Love it.
—Celeste A. Keith, MT-BC, Owner, The Music Works Music Therapy Services
Get your physical copy of “Play Piano: A Learner’s Guide to Playing, Reading, and Creating Music” at the link below*:
*Note: To avoid shipping fees, students, friends, and local connections can contact me directly to purchase the book and pick it up locally.