Joyful Piano and Song
Jill Broughton
Jill Broughton
ADULT PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS
Check out the Facebook page 'Joyful Piano and Song'
Lessons are available on Skype or in person in my home in Cambridge, ON - message me for the Tuition prices
At Joyful Piano and Song, proven methods are taught to encourage students whether a beginner or one who has previous experience. Modern and traditional songs are offered. Faber Piano Adventures method books are used for students of all ages!
Opportunities are available to further your education and enhance your lessons, by taking optional RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) exams throughout the year.
Daytime, afternoon and evening lessons are available. Adults who are not able to attend a regular lesson day/time can opt for occasional lessons.
The motivation and objectives behind playing music FROM: https://music2me.com/en/magazine/learning-piano-as-an-adult
-It’s important to ask yourself what the objectives are when learning an instrument. With realistic goals in place, it’s much easier to stay motivated. Learning piano means having fun and escaping the daily routine.
There are very few late learners who are dreaming about having a grand career as a soloist. This would be the wrong reason to start playing as well because disillusionment would lurk right around the corner. Having fun being creative and enjoying the music – that’s what it should all be about.
-The benefit for adults: The decision to pick up an instrument after finishing school is usually one’s own. No parents or teachers are forcing you, and you’re not facing the same pressure to perform and expectations from the outside world.
Tips for making the most of your piano/voice practice times and Skype music lessons
1. Piano/voice practice must be done regularly, ideally in a quiet place away from other noises and distractions. A shorter regular daily practice time is far more effective than one long practice time a day before your lesson.
2. Make piano/voice practice a part of your daily routine. It might be a good idea to practice during the same hour each day. Some students find it helpful to keep a log of their practice times.
3. Start practicing soon after your lesson while your teacher's instructions and advice are still fresh in your mind.
4. Isolate problem areas in pieces and practice them first until you can play/sing them fluently. Start slowly and increase speed gradually. You will not make progress by merely playing/singing through the entire piece each time.
5. Piano - Always practice your pieces with hands separate first until you know it well enough to play it with both hands. Count carefully and look at key signatures and accidentals (flats, sharps, naturals) to avoid practicing mistakes.
6. It's always a good idea to practice with a metronome to help you not to speed up or slow down. A metronome is a great investment for any musician.
7. It is helpful if others in the house are not streaming TV or playing online video games at the same time as the Skype lesson, to have the best internet connection possible. Close off any tabs on the Skype device that aren't needed for the lesson.
8. Google Classroom should be open and ready on a second device - separate from the Skype device (being sure that the devices are already charged or plugged in)
PIANO/VOICE LESSON MATERIALS - Be sure to organize materials in advance, so they are easily at hand in the practice area. All loose papers/booklets should be put in a binder with titled dividers.
PARENTS/ADULT STUDENTS - Contact me the day after the lesson if you didn't get the homework Doc, can't open it, or have ANY questions about the homework or where to find materials on Classroom.
If needed, put your lesson day and time on a calendar or set an alarm/reminder - I will stay on Skype for up to 7 minutes if you don't answer at your set lesson time. If I don't hear from you for the lesson I will send you a note on Skype and hope to see you again the next week. Please contact me if you are running late, or need a phone lesson that day due to internet problems.
Be sure that you are sitting at a proper height for the piano or keyboard. You may need to adjust the height of the bench if your wrists droop down below the keys when seated. If using a keyboard be sure the stand is set at the appropriate height.
Ideas adapted and combined from the following awesome teachers and sites: Andrea Dow and from http://www.perfect-pitch-music.com/piano-practice.html
1. Piano/voice practice must be done regularly, ideally in a quiet place away from other noises and distractions. A shorter regular daily practice time is far more effective than one long practice time a day before your lesson.
2. Make piano/voice practice a part of your daily routine. It might be a good idea to practice during the same hour each day. Some students find it helpful to keep a log of their practice times.
3. Start practicing soon after your lesson while your teacher's instructions and advice are still fresh in your mind.
4. Isolate problem areas in pieces and practice them first until you can play/sing them fluently. Start slowly and increase speed gradually. You will not make progress by merely playing/singing through the entire piece each time.
5. Piano - Always practice your pieces with hands separate first until you know it well enough to play it with both hands. Count carefully and look at key signatures and accidentals (flats, sharps, naturals) to avoid practicing mistakes.
6. It's always a good idea to practice with a metronome to help you not to speed up or slow down. A metronome is a great investment for any musician.
7. It is helpful if others in the house are not streaming TV or playing online video games at the same time as the Skype lesson, to have the best internet connection possible. Close off any tabs on the Skype device that aren't needed for the lesson.
8. Google Classroom should be open and ready on a second device - separate from the Skype device (being sure that the devices are already charged or plugged in)
PIANO/VOICE LESSON MATERIALS - Be sure to organize materials in advance, so they are easily at hand in the practice area. All loose papers/booklets should be put in a binder with titled dividers.
PARENTS/ADULT STUDENTS - Contact me the day after the lesson if you didn't get the homework Doc, can't open it, or have ANY questions about the homework or where to find materials on Classroom.
If needed, put your lesson day and time on a calendar or set an alarm/reminder - I will stay on Skype for up to 7 minutes if you don't answer at your set lesson time. If I don't hear from you for the lesson I will send you a note on Skype and hope to see you again the next week. Please contact me if you are running late, or need a phone lesson that day due to internet problems.
Be sure that you are sitting at a proper height for the piano or keyboard. You may need to adjust the height of the bench if your wrists droop down below the keys when seated. If using a keyboard be sure the stand is set at the appropriate height.
Ideas adapted and combined from the following awesome teachers and sites: Andrea Dow and from http://www.perfect-pitch-music.com/piano-practice.html