February 18th, 2010 5:02 am
Every now and then we get enthusiastic notes of praise from students, and we’d like to share some of these with you from time to time.
In today’s contribution, an adult student says she realizes that she enjoys and appreciates piano lessons much more than she would have as a child. Read on ….
“My husband gave me six music lessons as a Christmas gift this year. This was a wonderful surprise and something that I have wanted to do for quite a long time. I’m sure learning to play the piano would have been easier 60 years ago, but at age 65 I can honestly say that I enjoy and appreciate these lessons much more than I would have as a child.
“Fortunately, Mr. Nemeth is a very, very patient teacher! At the end of four lessons, I feel as though I am trying to pat my head and rub my stomach at the same time while my brain tries to decipher a foreign language. But I am enjoying it enormously.
“I also bought a Yamaha digital piano and am enjoying that as well. I’m glad you mentioned the possibility of that type of piano to my husband since we didn’t know that this as an option. The fact that it can be used with headphones is a very good idea since it take me forever to learn the most simple item.
“I would absolutely like to continue these lessons. What is the usual arrangement for paying for them? I will happily send you a check if you let me know the preferred time period that it should cover.
“Thanks again for your help in arranging a wonderful Christmas gift this year.”
Our director, Nancy England, says:
We have a relatively large number of adult students, not only in piano, but also voice, violin, guitar, trumpet and other instruments. Many people agree that while it’s easier to learn a new skill while a child, that debit is replaced by enthusiasm and desire to practice.
