When I Sit Down To Play

Download or read book When I Sit Down to Play written by Joan St. James and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV host Regis Philbin did it. NPR "RM" commentator Noah Adams did it. King Kong heroine Fay Wray did it. They all learned to play the piano as adults and opened up a world of music and personal fulfillment. Whether you've never played the piano before or want to resume lessons after being away from music for a long time, you can do it. In WHEN I SIT DOWN TO PLAY..., master teacher Joan St. James tells you how to take the first, critical steps to fulfilling your desires -- at any age. Learn: -- How to find a teacher who can train your fingers...and reach your heart -- Where to get videos and books...if you want to learn on your own -- Why practice makes perfect...and brings you the most relaxing time of your day -- How to find an instrument to fit your needs and budget...should you go acoustic or digital? -- What you need to do to write and arrange a song...it all may start in the shower -- Where you can play for others...for fun or profit All you need is the desire to play -- and the encouragement you will find in...