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Go for it!! Thank you for your patience and working with me in such an attuned way! [As a result of this work,] I've let go of the internal critical judgement of my playing in favor of connecting deeply within. This would spare me having to think about theory, and will probably result in some ideas I might not have found previously.I have not done anything similar before. But what came out of the piano sounded really nice to my ears (and family's ears as well)Just do it. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover daniel’s connections and jobs at similar companies. I can listen with less judgement and more intent.It is like a meditation where you sit to clear your mind and stop it from thinking or judging or analyzing and you just let it happen. I am not a musician and expected a much higher learning curve but there wasn't one. Slow and steady. In my time I've witnessed and worked with many smart, large-hearted and wise people as we've applied ourselves to our challenges.One of my enduring questions has always been, how do we get from where we are to where we want to be? There is a reciprocal listening for and feeling of what may need to be "said" at the keyboard on any given "conversation. Let go of these kinds of thoughts. You don't learn keys, but rather 'fields', you don't learn scales, but rather you learn to listen, feel and attend to the sounds and your reactions to them.I know theory but wanted to learn a new instrument, Piano, a new way. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Daniel Barber Music on your desktop or mobile device. 4 Tracks. Makes total sense.I was so excited and energized after our lesson last week that my mind just would not stop. I am much more aware that I have or should have a relationship to my piano, an old friend, that is more than just sitting down and immediately playing/duplicating other peoples' music. That calming and centering can truly be a mindset that helps in other facets of my life.Daniel shows a sincere interest in me as a student and as a person. You will gain knowledge of the keyboard, yourself and have a wonderful time with a kind and patient teacher!Much gratitude to you, Daniel!! Don't let this opportunity for authentic self expression pass you by.A light bulb went off in my brain, tears came to my eyes, and I clapped for joy to realize that a life-long dream of playing the piano without being tied to the printed page of music just might be possible after all, despite years of lessons!! That question tends to wake me up and point me in the direction of the world I want to see (and/or the way I want to be). and "I'm not really musical.... what if I can't do it right." I was full of questions internally such as "will this work for me?" [Would you recommend this approach?] The door to creativity and self-expression can then be opened wide, be it through music, voice, art, even every-day living.Do it! This helped me with the questions: Who am I now? And it’s okay. He holds a bachelor of music degree from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, and master and doctor of music degrees from Indiana University. Relationships are not always what you expect up front. He took piano lessons at the Cleveland Music School Settlement where he studied with Andrius Kuprevicius. And whatever happens, it just is. I've come to think that "how" question is an unproductive one.I propose that a better question is "What do I do now?" Are you ready to engage with mystery? First practice sesssionI feel that I am a little bit more accepting of myself, allowing more of me to be expressed creatively through music, but also in general. I’m not kidding. Forever grateful! It has form and structure, and I know it.How easy it was, and how well I could remember it days, weeks and months later.I have taken formal piano lessons on and off most of my life. (Thank you) Your technique allowed me to be me.This course is based on the individual slowing down and listening for the music that lies within us.