are musical abilities a thing of the past?

PIANO PLAYING A DYING ART?
In this day and age of almost everything being automated, it seems that taking the time to learn how to play a musical instrument has almost died out. In the past there were pianos, or organs in almost every home. Children would learn an instrument as they were growing up and have basic musical skills to provide enjoyment throughout their lives. Now it seems that everyone is too busy to bother with what once was a common form of recreation and enjoyment in everyday life.
"Music can be relaxing, stimulating, exciting and moving. It is a safe and even healthy release from the tensions of the everyday world." says Michael McMillan, musician and piano instructor. " Playing an instrument can be a wonderful way to relax after a hard day!" Mr. McMillan instructs a workshop which can actually show adults how to do that in about three hours. This revolutionary class uses a chord based method to play piano, much like a guitar player would play off a chord chart. No previous piano experience is required, and very little note reading is involved. " If you know where middle C is, and remember 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' I can show you how to play in a few hours."
"Many people learn this method and find themselves spending evenings playing the piano, instead of playing 'couch potato' in front of the TV!" Studies have shown music to be mentally, and physically, beneficial to people of all ages. It has been shown to improve the body's immune response, and along with other mental activity, may even reduce the incidence of Alzheimers.
Mr. McMillan's class, INSTANT PIANO (for hopelessly busy people), is geared towards adults who just want to make playing music a part of their lives. "Some students may go on to a more serious career in music, but most of them just want to make piano playing a part of their life for the shear fun of it!"
INSTANT PIANO is being offered this month at ATLANTA PREMIER GUITARS (875 Flat Shoals Rd.)
6:30 - 9:30 PM For more information: www.pianofun.com/~michaelmcmillan

INSTANT PIANO on JUNE 25, at ATLANTA PREMIER GUITARS (875 Flat Shoals Rd. Conyers, GA)
6:30 - 9:30 PM

INSTANT PIANO on JULY 23, 2009 at ATLANTA PREMIER GUITARS (875 Flat Shoals Rd. Conyers, GA)
6:30 - 9:30 PM

You just have to tune out the wrap crap!!!!
Classical music is very nice.

Leonard Young wrote:

You just have to tune out the wrap crap!!!!
Classical music is very nice.

I love classical music. I teach it privately, but most adults don't have time to study and put the dedication into really learning classical. Most of my students just want to play songs, which are chord based, and a lot quicker to learn. In my "INSTANT PIANO" workshop I show adults how to play any popular song in three hours. Almost any song from jazz standards to rock & roll, using chords and melody (which pretty much leaves out rap!)

Michael McMillan

FYI - my last piano workshop w/summer discount is this Thursday at Atlanta Priemer Guitars (875 Flat Shoals Rd, Conyers 7/8608551)
www.pianofun.com/~michaelmcmillan