My Philosophy

 

 

“Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really

mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle

on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.”
Hunter S. Thompson

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There are hundreds of quotes out there, extolling the virtues of music and they all make sense. It's hard to imagine life without it- aside from being a daily companion for many people, music is the midwife of some of our most important emotional passages.

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I think the emphasis on competition in life distorts so many activities- music included- to both personal and societal detriment. It is exclusive, rather than inclusive. Many people will not become professional musicians, but that need not stop them from enjoying music- learning an instrument, listening to, performing and creating music. 

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My focus is on the enjoyment of, and delight in exploring music through the piano- a portal to not only a wider musical universe but a great way to share the joys of making music and enhancing our experience of life.

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I have been having piano lessons with Amadis Lacheta since mid-2026. She is a brilliant teacher for a ‘returner’. When I started with her, it was 50 years since my last piano lesson. As an adult learner, I want to be treated with respect, but I don’t want my teacher to hold back on advising, correcting, or challenging me. Amadis brings a really good mix of sensitivity and honesty to her teaching, discovering my strengths and limitations, and supporting me to adjust my goals as I find my way. I have experienced enormous enjoyment through my lessons with Amadis and consider myself very fortunate to have found such an exceptional piano teacher. Marty

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