Sharlene Halbert Piano

What is Simply Music? And why is it so important?

Neil Moore, author, creator and CEO of Simply Music and incredible human being spoke about how music can future proof your brain - creativity is going to be even more important into the future as AI takes us into a new world. Musicianship is one of the most valuable ways to maintain and grow creativity...

Check out his TEDEX talk that has had over 275K views
https://youtu.be/HBtGurhQC64?si=V4l6ZZ1iQZ98-R0n

and his Oxford talk about Humanity's Superpower with over a million views:
https://youtu.be/2H3MoUg_Bgo?si=ApVT4LhKD0UUWSpi

Music: Humanity's Creative Superpower | Neil Moore | Oxford Talks In this groundbreaking Oxford Talk, internationally renowned music educator Neil Moore challenges three centuries of traditional music education and reveals ...

So exited to have 3 new students in the past few weeks. I love the opportunity to support people in getting the chance to live their dream (in the case of adults), and for the awesome family time that gets created when a child learns (parents attend lessons with their children with the Simply Music program so that they are part of the child's support network for practising, improving and learning about creating long term relationships (with the piano in this case, but the lessons learned carry over into long term relationships of any type) Congrats to my new students for grabbing your dreams by both hands (literally, cos Simply Music students learn how to play with both hands from the very first lessons! 😆)

I have just had a new student sign up to do lessons with me - a man in his early 50's who has always wanted to learn an instrument, and in particular the piano, but believes he is neither very creative, nor musical.

As always, I am so thrilled to be able to help people redefine themselves as musical and learn to do something they have longed to do but thought they couldn't.

With Simply Music, we have a different meaning for what it means to be musical - ANYONE can learn with this method. You don't need to be able to read music, sing in tune or play another instrument.

It's so exciting for me that now this man will be able to relax and unwind from his really full-on job by playing the piano. I love my job!

I love that my students get to compose their own songs from their first lessons. It is a journey of taking risks, exploring, being willing to make mistakes, creating... Some students take it on wholeheartedly, others are gradual in their approach or initially shy away from it, others feel embarrassed at first, or critical of their efforts. But they all report what a great experience it is to create a song of their own. They feel proud, musical, confident and happy. The journey towards anything we don't know how to do, starts with being willing to take the first step, to make mistakes, to laugh at ourselves and to take pride in our efforts then do it again. Each time is better or just different. Like life, really... I always feel so touched by what it takes for them to do this and I am reminded that human beings are so resourceful and courageous... ❤️

How beautiful! Music can be appreciated by everyone! Ever considered how playing music may change your life?

Blind elephants treated to Bach by a concert pianist Paul Barton has performed Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin to soothe the mammal residents of Elephant World Sanctuary in Thailand, some of whom are elderly and disabled.

And the evidence keeps pouring in about the importance of music! Music is a precursor to everything as we are all innately musical, if you look at the true definition of the word, based on the ability to be self expressed and not professional talent. Children glow with music education, it makes learning fun AND it is crucial to their well-being and overall development!!

Derelict school becomes national leader by making a surprising subject compulsory “We were in special measures. We had low staff morale, parents not happy with the school, results were poor and nobody wanted to come here, we had budget issues. It’s a downward spiral when you’re there.” This is what Feversham headteacher, Naveed Idrees, told The Guardian. He continued: “...

The great news is that ANY form of musical expression is great for being happier and healthier! And with the Simply Music program, you can combine both the value of piano lessons, the additional value that Simply Music offers for relaxation, self-expression, fun and an extraordinarily rapid path to playing great sounding songs, but we sing too!!! No reason not to - science says so! 🎹

The Neuroscience of Singing Singing has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety and strengthen human connection. Science can now tell us why.

Fortunately, with Simply Music, you don’t need to learn scales - your child can go directly to playing awesome sounding pieces - immediately - and improve their brain at the same time. The sample in this study was small but we have long known the benefits of music - this is just added proof. Music lessons is not just for some!! 💖🎹 Contact me to get started with the breakthrough Simply Music method!

Science Just Discovered Something Amazing About What Childhood Piano Lessons Did to You Practicing scales changed your life.