Location: Canada
Member Since:
July 27, 2017
Robert T Marchand
Biography
Robert Marchand first recognized his passion for the piano at the age of three. But this persistent longing wasn’t harmonized until his first piano lesson 19 years later. It didn’t take him long to discover that when the inner and outer dance of life join hands, magic happens!
Having spent time in a monastic setting—a watershed moment of his life—he now regards himself a student of the world’s faith traditions.
Recently retired from teaching, Rob still maintains a daily practice regimen. When Buster, his beloved cat decides that there has been enough practice for one day he jumps onto the keyboard and sits on Rob’s hands, or drapes himself across his feet so using the pedals is out of the question. If these fail, he wraps himself tightly around Rob’s legs. He simply does not share Rob’s love of music!
Having spent time in a monastic setting—a watershed moment of his life—he now regards himself a student of the world’s faith traditions.
Recently retired from teaching, Rob still maintains a daily practice regimen. When Buster, his beloved cat decides that there has been enough practice for one day he jumps onto the keyboard and sits on Rob’s hands, or drapes himself across his feet so using the pedals is out of the question. If these fail, he wraps himself tightly around Rob’s legs. He simply does not share Rob’s love of music!
Where to find Robert T Marchand online
Where to buy in print
Books
Two-Gether: A Guide to the Piano for Adult Beginners and Their Teachers
by Robert T Marchand
Price:
$7.50 USD.
Words: 36,520.
Language:
English.
Published: September 24, 2017
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Piano & Keyboard
While adults develop the same piano skills as any other student, they have different needs and expectations. In Part I, veteran piano teacher (and former adult beginner) Rob Marchand offers encouragement and advice to both new and returning students; while in Part II, he presents the teacher with a range of adult-appropriate materials and strategies.