Rencontre avec Andrew Johnson

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!