Date: 02-29-12

Time Spent: 1 Hour

Total Time: 2 Hours

Action: Today I had another piano lesson. My mentor instructed me how to  move my fingers in a proficient matter. He also showed me how to play a slow rock song. I have now managed to play one song at least, " Here comes Thumpkin."

 

Next Action: My next step is to meet up with my mentor again before the week ends. He said he was going to show me how to play with both hands becuase in the past I have only been playing with my right hand .

How am I Doing? I can say that I am doing well for a begginer. I really enjoy playing the piano. It's pretty difficult more than I imagined actually. The most difficult part of playing is making your fingers do what you want. With that said I still have a lot of practicing to do especially improving the movements of every one of my fingers. I also need to know my keys better because I still tend to get them mixed up.

Mentor Log

Date: Feb 03 2012

Time Spent: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Action: Today was my first piano lesson with my mentor. Since I knew nothing about the piano we first started off with identifying the keys. He also gave me an introduction on how to read music notes. 

Next Action: My next step is to meet up with my mentor again next Saturday. This time I'm actually going to intend to play the piano, at least a couple of chords just to get my fingers used to the motion.

How am I Doing? I am relieved that I finally got a mentor because I had some issues with finding one. This took a load off of my shoulders and now I feel that I can just let loose and enjoy learning how to play the piano. I have no experience with playing instruments but I hope that this project will help me initiate a passion for music. I know it’s going to be difficult but I am ambitious and determined to succeed.