The Warm Feelings of Success
When any individual gets a good start in learning something new, they have a much better chance of succeeding in the long run. I have had the honor and privilege of seeing this theory work over and over again. It was about 20 years ago that I started using the Animal Notes to teach Note Reading and Timing to young children. Now I have the pleasure of knowing these young children as adults and enjoying the music they now create. Yesterday I listened to one of my former students play jazz to a standing ovation. Wow, that was really special. Afterwards his Mom talked to me about his beginning in music and the Animal Notes.
I have a junior in high school that has a minor level of several learning disabilities. Piano has been an important part of his total educational plan. It has not been easy for him, but the Animal Notes played an important role as they allowed him to learn note reading and timing without undo frustration. He now plays weekly for the residents of a nursing home.
The three children I started last spring with the “Note Reading for Guitar” book will each play their songs at recital next month using standard music notation. The older two will be adding some chords to their melodies. My seven year old is not quite ready for this yet, but he is really enjoying playing songs he knows and others recognize.
My music families all celebrate the success of their children and rejoice with me that the music is now available on the net. I am also getting some warm and rewarding comments from those of you who have ordered books and used them as the foundation for your children’s music education.
Thank you!
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