Welcome to Piano Lessons with Andrew James Johnson

Hey there, everybody!
How are you today? Great to see you!

Introduction

My name is Andrew James Johnson. I'm a composer and pianist from the UK. We're sitting in a great studio here in London, in the heart of the city, next to a beautiful Steinway piano. I'll be recording some great tracks for you, helping you to understand and play your pieces better.

A Bit About Me

• I've been a professional pianist for about 25 years.
• I've played all over the world:
  • With orchestras
  • With bands
  • As a music director
• I've worked for Disney and some of the big cruise ships and entertainment companies around the globe.
• Currently, I'm focusing on composing and working on my own album. I've released a few albums over the years and am enjoying my life as a musician.

The Joy of Learning Piano

It's really great that you have chosen to learn the piano! That's absolutely fantastic news. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced Grade 8 student tackling the hardcore stuff, you are in the right place.

My Musical Experience

I've played a wide variety of music, including:

• Concertos
• Sonatas
• Composers such as:
  • Beethoven
  • Bach
  • Chopin
  • Rachmaninoff
• Popular music like:
  • Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is
  • David Bowie - Life on Mars
  • Coldplay
  • Elton John

I look forward to diving deep into the music with you, exploring details that you might not have encountered in your lessons. Whether you're learning purely from a visual point of view or have had lessons, I'm here to help you truly understand the finer points of making music.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover:

• Not just technical skills like scales and arpeggios
• But also the musical side:
  • How to express yourself
  • Bringing a sense of professionalism into your playing

Remember, music is so much more than just the black dots on the page. As you learn and improve, I hope to help you bring your music to life!

The Difference Between Pro and Amateur

The real difference between a professional player and an amateur is the ability to communicate the message of the music, whether to an audience or to yourself. That's what we're here to do!

Looking Forward

I can't wait to see you inside as we get stuck into some courses and pieces together. It's going to be a lot of fun.
Really looking forward to it. See you there!

Cheers!