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		<title>The Piano Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am happy to announce that I am a new affiliate with the report, &#8220;Learn the Piano More Quickly,&#8221; by Sebastian Mitchell!
Sebastian began taking piano lessons in high school, and quickly became frustrated as he saw children passing him up while he was stuck playing &#8220;Jingle Bells&#8221; and other silly pieces.  After 8 months, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am happy to announce that I am a new affiliate with the report, &#8220;Learn the Piano More Quickly,&#8221; by Sebastian Mitchell!</p>
<p>Sebastian began taking piano lessons in high school, and quickly became frustrated as he saw children passing him up while he was stuck playing &#8220;Jingle Bells&#8221; and other silly pieces.  After 8 months, he decided he wanted to learn a Chopin nocturne.  He researched heavily to find the best ways to practice and learn the piano.  After strengthening and solidifying a great practice routine, Sebastian was able to play the nocturne well after only two months!  He started taking lessons from a new teacher at this point, who after seeing him play the nocturne, thought he had been taking lessons for years!  He continued with great success in learning all kinds of piano music.  </p>
<p>He has now written this report from his experience and knowledge.  His methods and techniques promise the ability to learn the piano 10 times faster!</p>
<p>As a busy mom and piano teacher who doesn&#8217;t get much real time at the piano (I am only able to sneak in practice here and there while my daughter is distracted), I am so excited to start implementing his methods with my own practicing.  I was surprised to learn that some instinctual practice methods I have been using are actually detrimental to my improvement.  Sebastian&#8217;s program shows you how to change the way you practice so that you ONLY spend time improving.  There is no wasted time!  You learn how to effectively manage your time at the piano, as well as away from the piano so that you can become a much better pianist in a shorter amount of time.</p>
<p>Sebastian&#8217;s idea is that &#8220;proper learning style increases learning speed&#8221; and his program gives you the tools to have that &#8220;proper learning style!&#8221;</p>
<p>Sebastian claims that with these methods, you will learn the piano more quickly than 99% of people.  </p>
<p>Not only am I excited to use his methods in my own limited practicing time, I am even more excited to teach these methods to my students!  I am constantly trying to help my students understand better ways to practice, but without a clear-cut method and routine, I know my students aren&#8217;t always getting it.  </p>
<p>This report is useful for any pianist who wants to be better.  That means it&#8217;s useful for you!  It is also a great report to recommend to adult students, as well as to the parents of your young students.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=181717&#038;c=ib&#038;aff=50929" target="ejejcsingle">Click here to view more details</a></p>
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		<title>Help Me Choose!</title>
		<link>http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/02/13/help-me-choose/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I ADORE these two pieces: Brahm&#8217;s Intermezzo in A Major and Chopin&#8217;s Nocturne from Op. 55, No. 1.  I only have time to learn ONE to perfection before our spring recital.  Please help me choose!  Listen to each, and tell me which is your favorite!  Pretty please!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I ADORE these two pieces: Brahm&#8217;s Intermezzo in A Major and Chopin&#8217;s Nocturne from Op. 55, No. 1.  I only have time to learn ONE to perfection before our spring recital.  Please help me choose!  Listen to each, and tell me which is your favorite!  Pretty please!</p>
<p>Brahm&#8217;s Intermezzo (not the best sound quality, but still FABULOUS!):</p>
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<p>Chopin&#8217;s Nocturne</p>
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