Whenever I go to a Borders bookstore here in San Diego, I make it a point to look at the art instruction books. I'm not a visual artist, but I've always enjoyed the step-by-step approach authors of the better books take to teach students how to create a finished painting.
You get to see it all demonstrated within 2 pages or so. Everything is explained and while I may not understand it by just reading about it, (you have to do it!) a complete finished painting was always the goal - a very attractive goal too for someone wanting to learn how to paint!
You have something worth working for by doing this. I've always wondered why music instruction couldn't be more like this. If you could explain, in a step-by-step approach, how to complete a piece of music, then students would be able to sidestep the tiresome harmony and theory courses taught at college and University.
This is what I've tried to do with my online piano lessons and while there is nothing wrong with learning theory, it's not the end all be all that many piano teachers would like you to believe.
Instead, a step-by-step method, where students get the materials they need to create with right away (scale, chords, technique) can be used with great success! Students are able to use these materials to create unique compositions and improvisations of their own!
Edward Weiss is a pianist/composer and webmaster of Quiescence Music's online piano lessons. He has been helping students learn how to play piano in the New Age style for over 14 years and works with students in private, in groups, and now over the internet. Stop by now at http://www.quiescencemusic.com/piano_lesson s.html for a FREE piano lesson!

Motorhead-"Inferno"-Review by Les Lewellyn When David Grohl... Read More
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke... Read More
How would you like to spend 4 years in a... Read More
For the Creative Artist -- Good Health Insurance is Truly... Read More
Many piano students spend much time learning how to play... Read More
It is no secret that over the past couple decades... Read More
A soulful vibe along with an amazing voice is what... Read More
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
Interviewed by Scott G (The G-Man)G-Man: When people think of... Read More
Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a... Read More
This article discusses 8 vital things to remember as improvisers... Read More
Rhapsody music, from RealNetworks is one of several reputable legal... Read More
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... Read More
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often... Read More
Vision Music USA is a proactive and progressive music service... Read More
I Want To Grow Old With You (C)Chorus: I want... Read More
So now you've decided to record your songs. Good for... Read More
What is it with these performers and their politics? Do... Read More
Pakistan is blessed with talent and when we talk about... Read More
(1) The BMG Music Service offers the best deal you'll... Read More
You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it... Read More
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke... Read More
When you first learn how to use a mixing console,... Read More
It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the... Read More
IntroductionThe fact that you are holding this in your hands... Read More
Anyone who has recorded vocals to tape knows there is... Read More
A student once asked me; "How come sometimes the music... Read More
I am not sure if anyone has been watching out... Read More
The Greg Koch Fender guitar began to take shape all... Read More
In the late 1940's, the 45-RPM record replaced the 78-RPM... Read More
If you or anyone you know wants to learn to... Read More
Sometimes the teacher learns more from the student than the... Read More
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel... Read More
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that... Read More
How many chords do you need to create a piece... Read More
Why do you care about stringing your guitar you may... Read More
You don't 'need' to play guitar enough.If you desire to... Read More
CORRECT PRACTICE IS INDISPENSABLE!Your success or failure at the keyboard... Read More
All of us know what jazz is when we hear... Read More
Flaunting any excessive or anti-social behavior is considered brazen. When... Read More
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
When Clear Channel controls the radio and the monopoly newspaper... Read More
We all know, if only instinctively, that music has a... Read More
Lately I've been listening to some pretty cool music by... Read More
I bet your wondering all about the Micheal Jackson Trail.... Read More
Admit it... you were expecting a magic answer to this... Read More
Answering Service ResourceAnswering Service Resource |