Mel Stallwood is an
internationally known pianist, keyboardist and composer who now teaches
privately and records and publishes his own work. This includes educational
software and web publishing. Mel also helps vocalists and music theatre
students with coaching and pre-studio production
work.
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If you would like to learn to play then it may be
helpful to read the following
If
you are serious about learning music and do not have the divine gifts of a
Mozart or a Stevie Wonder then ONE to ONE tuition with a good teacher is
usually the best method. Even the most gifted musicians need much help in
developing the crucial technical skills and appreciating the importance of
the work ethic.
Because we are all unique souls there
will probably never be a great musician that has honed his/her skill from
a computer training course or any other quick and easy method. Music is
lot's of fun but hard work can be become more enjoyable and certainly more
fulfilling than just having fun!
The famous concert musician who doesn't
practise scales and exercises daily is probably yet to be born.
We don't say these things because we
want to drum up business and make money. I have never actually received an
enquiry from the internet. The chances are you live in a another country
or at least out of my local area. The vast majority of good private music
teachers will not be looking for pupils anyhow. But they will often
find room for someone who genuinely wants to learn.
Any
good music teacher knows how to devise teaching methods that suit every
INDIVIDUAL and draw out the potential that exists in us all.
The
best music teachers have actually BEEN where there students want to go.
They have actually succeeded to a certain extent as a performer themselves. They will
understand that to really perform requires dedication and
sacrifice.
Genuine
love and appreciation for music is probably the closest thing to
spirituality in that it can move, inspire and evoke powerful emotions to
depths we could never reach any other way. That is why most of the
greatest soul singers come from 'gospel' backgrounds.
If
playing music is still the thing you want to do then be prepared for
regular practise sessions. (15-20 minutes 5 or 6 days a week is far
better than 6 hours every Saturday) Concentrate on making small
improvements to area's needing attention rather than just ploughing
through all the material, mistakes and all - and remember, every time
you practise mistakes you are actually telling your brain to record that
faulty sequence of notes.... BE PATIENT - hard work is
always rewarded.
LCM & ABRSM
syllabus including Classical, Jazz Piano & Theory
(specialist courses include Jazz, Blues, Boogie, Ragtime Stride &
Pop/Rock)
Computer Music Software Tuition also available
Click below to go the download site for the One-2-Five E-tutor
Click below to visit Mel's pupil's site and showcase for young talent
