Re: q for Jenn: piano lessons

On 26 Apr, 11:56, Jenn <jennconductsREMOVET...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <-aydnSkWRMwA-o_VnZ2dnUVZ_qain...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>  "Soundhaspriority" <nowh...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > I am interested in learning, hence the following question: Does the
academic
> > literature indicate any genuine advances in teaching techniques? The
music
> > lesson business has always been clouded by gimmickry, which I am
unable to
> > see through. What should I look for?
>
> I'm not aware of any, but that's really outside my area of expertise.
>
>
>
> > My hands have rather limited spread, and my aspirations are limited; I
> > simply want to be able to hear my musical thoughts. Perhaps I might do
some
> > new-age fiddling with composition.
>
> Large hands aren't really an issue.  I would look for a teacher or a
> class that specializes in instruction for adults.
>
> Good luck!  It's cool that you want to learn.

Find a teacher that can relate to the genre of music you wish to play.