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“If you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught.” (Oscar Hammerstein)

October 22, 2014 By davidwohl Leave a Comment

The renowned Broadway lyricist once wrote (in a lyric), “…if you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught.” This past week, one of my adult piano students reminded me that a great way to refocus and re-energize one’s playing and musicality is to focus elsewhere! My student had hit a ‘wall’ on both a Beethoven and Bach piece. I sensed that her problem was not really technical, but rather a negative monologue she kept playing within herself: “I’m not good enough; I’m going to make a mistake; my teacher is evaluating everything, etc.” We’ve all experienced this! So, without thinking (clue #1), I had her put away the literature, and I pulled out some fairly easy 4-hand duets for us to play. Immediately, her breathing relaxed, the joy of playing returned, and so did her rhythm and musicality! After about a 1/2 hour of sight-reading these charming pieces, we returned to the Beethoven and Bach works, and in 15 minutes we accomplished with them what may not have happened in an hour! Dear student: Thank you for the happy reminder and enjoyable lesson!

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David brings 25 years experience in the music industry, specializing in performing, music directing, composing, arranging, creative consultation, and expert music instruction. Learn more...

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David Doyle

The music was the perfect touch that nicely wrapped this pretty package of a show...A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol was just the thing I needed to stoke the holiday embers of my once-cold Christmas heart.

David Doyle
Reviewer, Edge:New York.com

Colleen McGuire

I am SO lucky to have had David as the solo piano player during my ceremony and his ensemble for the reception...He made our wedding!

Colleen McGuire
Wedding Bride

Gina DeBell

You have a beautiful talent. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Gina DeBell
Recreation Coordinator, City of Loveland

Kathy Ledger

You are a true professional in every aspect, as well as an exceptionally nice person.

Kathy Ledger
Event Planner

Parents of a teenage student

We feel so fortunate that our son has been able to work with David. He truly listens to our son and meets him where he is at musically, while challenging him to see new ideas and options.

Parents of a teenage student

Melinda Soble

David’s ability to work with different scripts, and to improvise in different styles, was impressive and far-reaching.

Melinda Soble
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Darryl Lamb

David is an outstanding musician and a superb teacher.

Darryl Lamb
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Katherine W. & Robert P.

David was the perfect choice for our ceremony and reception at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Katherine W. & Robert P.
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Brian Doubleday

David remained extremely sensitive to our needs, while exhibiting tremendous musical versatility and virtuosity.

Brian Doubleday
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