This episode details what will be needed to successfully follow along with the narrator before beginning the exercises inside the first Piano Method book. Other topics such as finger strength, finger independence, and note reading are also mentioned. It is recommended the listener owns a copy of the Piano Method book being discussed in order to continue practicing the techniques offline. The user can acquire the Piano Method book by searching for it using the following information. Title: Basic Blues For Piano by Ron Payne Publisher: Hal Leonard Published: 1984 ISBN-10: 079358115X ISBN-13: 978-0793581153 Listeners can acquire a hand strengthener by visiting Prohands.Net Enter coupon code: BWS10 to save 10% on purchases.

Introduction to The Madness (Part 2)

Piano Method Madness is a podcast that focuses on getting former piano players back to playing the piano. The show discusses problems many piano students come across after learning a few songs or basic piano theory. The dilemma of deciding what to do or which musical genre to learn next often leaves students with a stuck in the mud feeling. Piano Method Madness helps piano students to move forward with their decision making process by reviewing popular piano method books. Users can then acquire a copy of the piano method book being discussed to play along with the show's narrator. The narrator explains where complications exists and how students can overcome them.