Recipe for a Successful Lesson
Ingredients
| 1 Cheerful Piano Teacher 1 Willing Student 1 or 2 Loving Parents (and/or Grandparents) 2 oz. of Understanding 8 oz. of Patience |
1 lb. Earned Praise, tempered with Gentle Constructive Criticism 1 quart Curvy Fingers 2 cups Dynamics 2 cups Phrasing 1 pint "I'll Try" |
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Directions
Mix together the above ingredients and blend on medium until smooth. If lumps appear, reduce speed and add additional patience.
If all else fails, stir in some Essence of Humor. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of Theory and flavor each phrase generously with Expression.
Bake in the studio for 30 minutes to an hour, or until student achieves his potential. Let rest for 4 beats and turn out a winner!
