One of my missions right now in addition to clearing up the many objects that we have collected from several estates is to clear up my back log of reading. One of the books that I just finished is Note by Note a celebration of the piano lesson by Tricia Tunstall. I never had a chance to take piano lessons until I had the funds to pay myself which meant that I did not take lessons until I was a working adult. It is fascinating to read about Tricia's students most of whom are very young. Also interesting that she does not teach her students with Royal Conservatory exams or exams of any kind in mind. She is American and only briefly mentions the possibility of some exams. I am sure that there must be some kind of exams system but Tunstall has opted out of that exercise. If you find a copy of the book, it is definitely worth a read; especially for those who are studying music, have children who take lessons or teach music.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Piano Lesson
One of my missions right now in addition to clearing up the many objects that we have collected from several estates is to clear up my back log of reading. One of the books that I just finished is Note by Note a celebration of the piano lesson by Tricia Tunstall. I never had a chance to take piano lessons until I had the funds to pay myself which meant that I did not take lessons until I was a working adult. It is fascinating to read about Tricia's students most of whom are very young. Also interesting that she does not teach her students with Royal Conservatory exams or exams of any kind in mind. She is American and only briefly mentions the possibility of some exams. I am sure that there must be some kind of exams system but Tunstall has opted out of that exercise. If you find a copy of the book, it is definitely worth a read; especially for those who are studying music, have children who take lessons or teach music.
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