playing by ear

A parent asked me tonight “when will my daughter be able to hear a song, and just know how to play it with all the chords and in the right key?” I was unsure how to answer this, so of course I told the truth,…

• Last updated 5 years ago
• Accompaniment‏, chord, chord structure, chord theory, chords, communication, different facets of musicianship, ear training, expectation, expectations, FIS, four goals, free introductory session, goals, Gordon Harvey, Laurie Richards, managing expectations, matching pitch, musicianship, parent expectation, parental expectations, perfect pitch, pitch, play-by-ear, playing by ear, playing by ear method, playing chords, relative pitch, SM goals, standard of musicianship, talking about expectations

I’m curious to know if any other teachers incorporate any ear training into their lessons. I’m thinking about doing some chord quality quizzes as we learn all the different types, or maybe at the end as part of a final review. I remember doing this…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• accompaniment, comp & improv, ear training, intervals, Laurie Richards, natural musicality, playing by ear, playing-based

I’m a brand new Simply Music teacher and already have a dilemma (although a fun one). A middle-aged woman who plays by ear and has a huge repertoire under her belt is looking for lessons that will help to expand her playing abilities and style.…

• Last updated 8 years ago
• adult students, curriculum, playing by ear, prior experience, Robin Keehn

A couple weeks ago I wrote an email about the value of accompaniment. I am writing again concerning the same student. This adult student is a very quick learner. She has not had piano “lessons” before, but she did have violin lessons, and her sister…

• Last updated 11 years ago
• adult, adult students, claiming territory, playing by ear, referring to the music, Robin Keehn, tough conversations, trusting the method

I had a student’s dad call me tonight to tell me his son wouldn’t be returning. I was somewhat surprised, as all I had ever heard from them were positive comments. At the beginning of the school year, the boy started both piano with me…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• Laurie Richards, other methods, playing by ear, playing by ear method, worship music