February 17th, 2010 by Lisa | 1 Comment »

Using Correct Fingering

Fingering is very flexible, and over time you will naturally learn the smoothest way to play a song. Most songs have fingering recommendations (I call them recommendations because it is flexible). While learning a song, you can stop and write in the fingering that you feel is comfortable, following some of the maneuvers [...]

May 25th, 2009 by Lisa | 37 Comments »

A Video Request From You – Created!

It’s me! Lisa… where am I now? I’m in Calgary, Alberta. It’s beautiful city! Tomorrow we roll on down the road in our cozy little RV home and will stop in Banff National Park where we are told there won’t be any internet access… (will I survive?) You won’t see any [...]

February 6th, 2009 by Lisa | No Comments »

Banging on the Piano Syndrome

Question from a student:
I am on Level 5 and happy with my progress.   However, when I listen to your audio support the sound is lovely and “soft” – I seem to play the keys much stronger and harder.   Do you have any tip(s) as to how I can train my fingers to be more gentle.    [...]

February 5th, 2009 by Lisa | 2 Comments »

Switching Smoothly Between Chords with Video

Chord switching can be frustrating, but after teaching for 22 years, I have never had a student who did not stuggle a bit, NOR have I ever had a student who cannot do it after some practice. Each student is different, therefore, each student takes a different amount of time to master it. [...]

January 13th, 2009 by Lisa | 2 Comments »

Why is beginner music limited to 5-finger songs?

First of all, don’t let that question scare you… in my curriculum you won’t be limited to 5 finger songs… I have remedied that and you will be able to play some familiar songs right away.  However, aside from my special “remedy” I do start with teaching you a few songs in the 5 finger [...]