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I miss the times when I use to take piano lessons with you so much! I often talk about you to my mom. Then she would say, "You should go back to Canada to take more lessons with Robert." I'm learning about jazz history, ear training, rhythm training, piano lessons and ensemble. But again even over here, I haven't seen anyone who plays piano like you. You're the best piano player I've ever met! I remember one day when I was playing the piano, a guy came to me and asked me "can't you play better?" with a smile I said "I really do try" but I felt he was hurting my feelings so much. With tears in my eyes I prayed to God that He would help me create a better sound for God and then I met Robert about two months later. I thanked God that He heard my prayers! Robert has such insight in music. The way he sees the piano is something different from what I was used to seeing. Robert helped me to see the piano the way he saw it. They weren't just simply black and white keys but something more than that. Ruthie Shin |
There's an old saying that
goes like this, "those who say
something can't be done are constantly being interrupted by those
who are doing it". The Any Key Music System (AKMS) falls
into the second category. As a musician for over 20 years, I had
always
been told that a person cannot be taught how to play by ear, they
just have to pick it up on their own. AKMS challenges this idea.
Under the patient, professional instruction of Robert Chambers,
students are taught to expand their concept of music beyond printed
notes on a page. In my opinion, one of the best features at AKMS is the teaching style. A student is never criticized, always encouraged and constantly inspired by the instructor regardless of their level of musical talent or the pace of their progression. In addition, whether they have past musical experience or not, students are stretched beyond their current abilities and feel motivated to take their talent to a new level of excellence. Gerry Denton |
This Any Key Music System
is awesome! I love it. I took music lessons from grade 1 at the
age of six until grade 10 and I never
enjoyed it as much as this. One lesson with you brought the joy
of music back to my fingers. Not only was I rocking with the music
I was also encouraged like never before to take my music skills
to a new level. |
Robert Chambers is truly a wonder. He will have you playing the
keys as if you were born to. His immaculate instruction takes the
frustration out of trying to read sheet music. He will give you
the capability to hear it and play it. A genius in his own right! |
Here are some of my thoughts and experiences after
beginning the AKMS. It is awesome! It honestly feels as if you are
right there
in the room with me as I work through the CD's. I don't feel rushed
or pressured at all. I can go as fast or as slow as I'd like to,
which is great for me because I may have 3 hours today and no time
for a month. I'd recommend this product to anyone. The exercise "Rob
Says 2's and 3's" was especially helpful in strengthening
my ability to hear whether notes were going up or down. I'd say
the strengths of this product are your warm and patient personality,
the flexibility and adaptability of the program and the way you
conceptualized the keyboard making scales that much easier to learn
and interact with. |
Dear Robert: |
Just wanted to let you know how things are going! I'm nearing completion of volume 2 and I want to let you know how much I've enjoyed it. I particularly appreciate the "reference chord your way out of it" exercises/drills. Just knowing that I was able to master a basic principle gives me confidence that I will be successful with the program.
I also had a lot of fun with the drills. I must have spent two weeks just doing the drills and my scales. I started doing them with my right hand only. Then I decided to do them with my left hand only. I found that to be really beneficial. My next challenge as I continue to make the drills part of my daily practice is to do the exercises with both hands together. I also found that if I concentrated on having a good hand position and finger control, that doing the drills were also a form of finger exercises and I know my fingers are much stronger now. By the way I'm still playing my scales - better and faster bit by bit! Until next time,
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I think the AKM is an awesome program. I have learnt more from this program in a few weeks than I had from several months of private music classes. Robert breaks down concepts which I had previously found difficult to grasp into simple exercises which I find easy to follow. With this program, Robert has made music seem less intimidating and more accessible. It's also great because I can listen to the ear training exercises on the subway or on my way to school and review what I've been practicing. On a whole, I have much appreciation for this program and would recommend it to anyone wishing to learn not just piano but some of the basics of music theory as well. Awori Emmanuel Mutsune
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