| You've probably heard it before - the | | | | |
| calming, tranquil sounds of New Age piano | | | | The relaxation and sense of well being that |
| coming from a gift shop or stereo. | | | | comes from playing the piano in the New Age |
| | | | style is profound. Breathing slows down. |
| There's something about music, especially New | | | | Focus is sharpened and heightened as well. |
| Age music that slows the heart rate down. | | | | |
| Listening to this kind of music has many | | | | Music is a soothing balm and can be very |
| therapeutic effects, but did you know that | | | | therapeutic and even more so when you |
| you could also reduce stress by learning how | | | | actually create it yourself! Reduce stress |
| to play in this style? It's true! And the | | | | and feel a sense of peace while you learn how |
| good news is you don't need years of lessons | | | | to play chords and make music. It can be |
| to begin. | | | | done. And it's very easy to begin. |
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| All that is required is knowledge of a few | | | | For instance, in the lesson "Reflections in |
| chords and that's it! I've had students tell | | | | Water," (available below) you learn how to |
| me that nothing relaxes them more than just | | | | create a calm, reflective atmosphere using a |
| sitting at the piano and playing what they | | | | few chords and the C Major scale. This is |
| feel. They aren't concerned with being | | | | something a complete beginner can do and it |
| perfect or "playing it right." They just want | | | | won't take years, months or weeks. You can |
| to relax, unwind, and forget about their busy | | | | improvise and create your own music within |
| day. | | | | hours! |