Why Classical Music????

Ok, I know that everyone loves singing along to the radio. It's a lot of fun! But why when taking piano lessons do teachers like you to learn classical music? After all Classical music is so hard and long. Here's some reasons why I love to promote classical music.

Classical music is complicated! Yeah, I know, what kind of reason is that for having students learn classical music? If you can play classical music other music styles won't seem very hard. If you look at really advanced classical pieces and look at the number of accidentals and ornaments and master those pieces, your favorite pop song on the radio won't really be that hard :)

Classical music is technical. If you really want to stretch yourself, go ahead and try some different pieces. How about a Bach Prelude, then switch it up with a Chopin Waltz and  a Sonata from Beethoven. You'll find yourself doing a lot of different techniques, other than the standard melody with a chord accompaniment. The stretch it gives you to work on classical pieces will always help your techniques grow! Classical composers were always pushing themselves to create something new, challenging and hard for the competition to mimic. After all, when your livelihood depends on people being impressed and wanting to hear more from you, you will create some crazy masterpieces! 

A large sense of accomplishment will come when you master classical music! When you first start on that piece of music and you're like, I don't think that I will ever get through this! All of a sudden you're starting to get the hang of it, and then one day you enjoy playing through it like it is the easiest thing in the world. It is a really good feeling and makes one want to learn more. It's also not a bad feeling when people are impressed with what you can do and would like to try it themselves.

There is nothing quite like learning to play classical music - it is one of the good things in life! After seeing my students excel I am so proud of all of them! And I do believe that learning classical music helps them advance and become wonderful pianists here at Tammie's Music Studio!