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Great insruction; adequate DVD layout

Thomas Martin | USA | 11/19/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Like the other reviewers, I am a beginning adult piano student. And like most of us, I'm going through a plethora of books and DVDs to find the "right" one. Pete Sears' DVD comes pretty darn close. He has a very conversational style that would almost make you think he's a little "spacey", but that is far from the case. He provides a very solid (and I believe) very classical approach to piano instruction. However, the DVD is a long lecture - not sub-divided into specific topics. I found it very cumbersome to go back to a paritcular point. I strongly suggest that you go to his website and download the script to the DVD (I use the script as a textbook when I'm practicing his exercises). Its all there and its a "must" if you really want to get the most out of his very good approach to piano instruction."

Great way to learn piano!

Alex Vox | Winnetka, IL | 03/19/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is very nice DVD course of piano, very logical and very practical. It explain things very well, the musical theory, the way how to play and so on. It is much of fun to follow exercises and as in two weeks of following one I can play some simple pieces but what is much more important I understand what I'm doing. 5 start I love the DVD."

Best DVD out there

Brian | NJ/NY | 02/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am brand new player, This DVD is right on target. It covers everything from Half steps, to chords to reading music. I can't understand someone saying this isnt for beginners. He even tells you what kind of CHair to buy. If you are going to spend money, this is the best money to spend. Granted he does jump around, and some of it might seem confusing. Watch the whole DVD and you will understand. If you are looking for music theory and learning for real look here, if you are looking for mary has a little lamb, or twinkle twinkle look else where. I rented almost all the DVDs out there on this subject, and this one is the best hands down so far. About 10 times more useful information on it, and I can't believe the DVD is only 17$."

Pete Sears teaches piano

James Graul | 03/22/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The dvd is a joy to watch and listen to. Mr. Sears is going to give you musical concepts that you will have to practice with and develop to create your own personal expressions. The tools he gives are the ones that artists who play "by ear" use. Mr. Sears love for music and the joy he feels as he expresses himself on the piano and his desire to share his path with us comes warmly through. The emphasis is on the blues. You will not learn individual songs here, but rather the ideas that go into blues and improvisational playing. This DVD is just a starting point. But a good one."