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Oclef Podcast


Jul 29, 2018

This is an episode from our Oclef Method. It’s a series for parents wanting to help their children during practice. Find all the episodes for our methodology that teaches parents here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqEmaLrf_Fs-Cvyk1HvOkA

 

Guidance

 

As a parent, you can help your child with this so...


Jul 28, 2018

Progress

We all want it.

But should it be shown to parents as a sign of things going well?

I used to think so, but I've gotten to the point now where I see progress as something that reveals itself.

The whole music education infrastructure points to levels and method book with numbers. And everyone means well. But...


Jul 25, 2018

Discipline.

It’s the most important element you’ll need to confirm or solve for before moving forward.

Don’t start looking for a piano or a Method book or anything until you figure out how you plan to be consistent.

If you focus on all the tools of learning music and not focus on the way you will work (i.e....


Jul 24, 2018

“Can I teach my 7 year old sister how to play piano by myself?” - Peterson Normil
 
Yes.
  1. Be consistent - practice 6–7 days a week for 10–15 minutes a day. Doing 1 day a week for 1 hour will not work out. 
  2. Focus on reading- Get her several books (piano adventures, Alfred, Hal Leonard) and have her...