December 31st, 2011 by Lisa | 25 Comments »
Happy New Year 2012
Jacob and I really feel blessed to have so many friends and family who are offering prayers and positive thoughts! As we mentioned in the video, we are humbled and very grateful. Who would ever guess that having an online piano business would cultivate so many friends – we love you all!
To get 2012 off to a running start on the piano, I have some tips for you – these are worth reading!
1. Get re-motivated by playing some songs you already know. Simply get back on the piano and trigger the memory of your dreams of playing your favorite songs!
2. Choose a favorite song and start learning it – it doesn’t matter if it’s beyond your current skills – just start learning a measure or two at a time and eventually you will be playing it to perfection.
3. Fall in love with the process of progress. If you are not enjoying the actually step by step process, find a way to have fun doing it. Those simple songs at the beginning stages of learning are stepping stones and are absolutely necessary for a solid foundation. I personally love a challenge, no matter what it is because I know it takes my skills and knowledge to another level.
4. If you belong to the ClumsyPianoFingers.com membership, start using the exercises to help strengthen your fingers and sound more fluent when you play! Be sure to check out the bonus area to learn how to play popular jingles such as Chopsticks and Heart and Soul!
5. If you are not yet a member, now is a good time to take your piano lessons to another level and get serious about your progress! Become a Member Today! Becoming a member is easy and right now, I have special upgrades for you to take advantage of!
And, needless to say, any purchases made goes directly into Jacob’s Recovery Fund! 
We appreciate your support in helping Jacob recover and hope what we have to offer blesses your life with music!
Once again, have a Happy New Year!
Lisa, and Jacob Steeple
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Dear Lisa, Jacob and family
Thank you so much for the good wishes for 2012.
I do pray for you as a family and I just want to say that you are an inspiration to me with your positive attitude!
May 2012 be filled with His presence, His healing power, His love, His strenght and His blessings.
Love from South Africa
Dorothy
My husband, myself, and our congregation at Beyond the Walls Church in Elyria, Ohio will offer up prayers for Jacob and the family. Remember that through Christ all things are possible. Many blessings to you, you have given so much to so many, God will reward you all.
Stay strong in your faith,
Polly dudek
Dear Lisa & Jacob
I wish you all the best for this New Year 2012.
I never forget your gold phrase “Smile & Practice” therefore I wish you only Smile, Smile, Smile
Vojo
Dear Lisa,
Jacob is in my prayers daily. The Lord give your family strength through this difficult time. Thank you for all your piano lessons, you’ve filled my life with hope, peace and happiness. I wish you the same.
Laurane
thank you
Dear Lisa and Jacob, thank you for the good wishes. I would like to wish you and all the family a very happy and healthy New Year. May the Baby Jesus walk with you Jacob at every step of the way to complete recovery. God Bless you all!
Thanks for your wishes.
We want to wish you the same. Lots of healt, love and strenght to endure these difficult times. Remember Psl.55:22 and 34:15.”The Lord HIMSELF will sustain you”.
Love
Mirna Medina and Family
Hello teacher Lisa !
Jacob sairá triunfante desse período de sua jovem vida. Ter fé e paciência que isto
passará com toda certeza . Minhas preces estão com vocês . Deus esteja com vós .
Ferdinando
Thank you for your wish.God bless you all and specially Jacob. We pray for you, be strong as many others.
Hey Jacob & Lisa,
Wishing your whole family a new year and many many
prayers. Tell Jacob to keep that winning spirit and to hang in there
we are all praying for him and many prayers for you Lisa and the rest
of the family.
“thankyou” for sharing your burden with us Lisa – Be strong Jacob and with the prayers of everyone you will soon be on the road to recovery. God bless you all
hi lisa
i was touched by the vidio and know you will be strong for jacob
keep positive jacob i will pray for you recovery
i wish a happy and healthy 2012
keep positive fay
Lisa a happy 2012 for you and your family.
I ‘ll remember you and Jacob in my prayers,with God all things are possible.!
As a mother I feel what you are feeling right now. Lisa keep smiling and keep beeing positive also Jacob.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and Jacob.. I am recovering from melanoma cancer surgery so I understand your concerns and difficulties. I wish you a rapid and successful recovery. We then can start a cancer survivor club!
The personal growth you experience from a major change in your health is incredible. I see this in Jacob and it is heart breaking to see in such a young person. I experienced major growth in my life when diagnosed with a serious illness also, and I am not the only one. I believe that it makes you a stronger person and helps you define who you are. Jacob, I see your great strength and determination. This and your positive outlook is so important, as you know. You are so loved by your family and us, your piano friends, that you have never even seen. Please let us know if there is a financial need, or any other need that we can contribute to. I know that we would all help you in some way if we could. I am already a lifetime member of both sites, and am so grateful for this, but this means no contribution to your recovery fund.
Could you please let us know if there is a financial need that we could contribute to in another manner?
I heard a baby cooing in the background of that video – how precious! Happy New Year to all of you. Lisa, you are just a beautiful person inside and out! May God continue to stregthen and bless all of you as you move through this so very difficult time.
I wish Teacher Lisa, and the whole family specially Jacob a Very Happy New Year 2012 with much Health and Prosperity. Thank you for the Tips on the Running Start on Piano. Love You
Cindy Nguyen from Texas.
Lisa I want to wish you and your family a blessed and happy new year. We are sending good thoughts your way and believing with you for a speedy recovery for Jacob.
Love & Prayers,
Barbie
Lisa, Happy New Year to you, Jacob and family. I am glad that Jacob is positive and doing well. I will continue to pray for Jacob. – Hal from Michigan
happy new year to you and yours lisa, i have made a vow to practise at least 3 days a week, thank you for your inspiration,
Hi Lisa,
I wish you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!
Sad to hear about Jacob and I will pray for his recovery. Don’t worry.God will give you the strength to stay positive.
Lisa, Happy new Year to you and your family, especially Jacob. I’m sure it is easier said than done, but try to stay positive.
Hi, Lisa,
Even with this new health challenge for Jacob, as it is for you and the whole family, our prayers are with you and my family and I wish you the best. No mention was made on what type of cancer it is but nevertheless, we strongly hope you can lick it.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for your message Lisa.
Best wishes to you and Jacob and the rest of your family for the comng year..
I really hope things work out OK for you Jacob. try to keep positive. I know it’s hard. I am very grateful to your Mum for teaching me how to get started with the piano.
Peter de Wit
Thanks for the tips to keep up with the learning of the piano.
But I’m touched with the video of you and Jacob. Ive prayed to Our Lady to go to him .
Wishing you and family all the best for 2012.
Martin
Thank u Teacher Lisa . HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO ! you’re a great Teacher . Love You
Btw, Im Eira from Malaysia ^^