My memory is no longer the best. Will the Simply Music method work for me?
Yes! You can take as long as you need with my lessons, there is no set agenda and the lessons are tailored for each group.
Is there an age limit for adults?
Not at all. In fact, the oldest student I know was 97 when he started lessons!
Isn’t it better to have private or one-on-one piano lessons?
Actually, no, it isn’t. Our experience is that students who learn in groups do better for a number of reasons. One of them is learning by observation, which has been proven by science to enable people to make better decisions themselves.
How long will Simply Music lessons be?
For Simply Music lessons, it will depend on the size of the group. If there are two students, the lessons will be 35 minutes long. Three students we do 40 minutes and 4 students we do 45 minutes. For private lessons, it will be 30 minutes.
How will online lessons work?
We will explain that in the Free Introductory Session.
How old does my child need to be to start Simply Music lessons?
We recommend children be 7 years old to start lessons with this program. If you have younger children, we suggest they start with our Play-a-Story program.
What computer equipment will I need for online lessons?
A smartphone, laptop or tablet that you can connect to the internet with. I will provide information to you to ensure that you have maximum viewing and hearing success.
How many students are in each group and does everyone get a turn to play?
There is a maximum of 4 in each group. The teacher will endeavour for each student to have a turn each week, no matter how short. Depending on what we are working on, some weeks, that may not be possible. Students will then take it in turns to play and get their chance to shine. [...]
My child can’t sit still for long. How long are Play-a-Story lessons?
The lessons are 25 minutes. All kids get distracted easily and fidget, that is normal! The lessons are interactive, so the children will be doing activities off the piano bench as well as playing. If your child needs to get up and move, that’s fine.
We don’t have a piano or keyboard. Will I need to buy one?
Yes, you will need something for your child to play on. You don’t need to spend a lot of money; an electronic keyboard is fine. Please make sure that it has weighted keys, that you need to press down to make a sound. You will also need a sustain pedal. If you live in the [...]