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Unique Approach To Piano Playing Helps With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Source: Edward Weiss
January 12, 2013

It's wintertime. And many are out playing in the snow. But for some, winter is not a happy event. In fact, it can be downright depressing. Which is why pianist/composer and online teacher Edward Weiss is giving away a free 'New Age' piano lesson titled 'Forest Interlude.' The lesson promises to teach beginning adults how to improvise and create their own unique sounds on the piano. When asked whether his 'New Age' piano method can help with depression or seasonal ...

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Piano Teacher Gives Away Amazon Bestseller "Free To Be Creative At The Piano"

Source: Edward Weiss
November 10, 2012

The piano. Everyone at one time or another has wanted to play it. But for many, it’s just too hard. Which is why pianist and online piano teacher Edward Weiss decided to give his 342 page Amazon.com bestseller ‘Free to be Creative at the Piano' away at his website. The book was an impressive #1 for many categories on Amazon it’s first week in print and has received many favorable reviews - and some not so favorable. Weiss comments: “This ...

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Improvisation For Piano: "New Age" Method Gets Adults Playing Right Away

Source: Edward Weiss
August 20, 2012

The piano. So many people would love to play this amazing instrument. But for most, it’s just a faraway dream. But according to pianist and online piano teacher Edward Weiss, this dream may be closer than you think. Weiss has come up with a ‘New Age’ method that promises to show even a complete beginner how to create their own unique improvisations for piano. Here's what this “new age" piano teacher has to say about it: “I show students how ...

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Education

Piano Teacher Gives Away 342 Page Bestselling Book

Source: Edward Weiss
June 24, 2012

Who says you have to be a gifted genius to create your own unique piano compositions? Not Edward Weiss, educator, author and composer who’s just completed his first full length book on doing just that – turning anyone into a “virtual virtuoso” in as little as 30 days – even if they’ve never touched a musical keyboard in their life. Edward’s approach is unusual, in that he tosses the so-called rule book out the window. Gone are the endless “do ...

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Contest

Quiescence Music Kicks Off New Year with Free Lesson and Book!

Source: Edward Weiss
January 1, 2012

A New Year is here. And to celebrate, the online piano lessons site QuiescenceMusic.com is giving away a free piano lesson and book that promises to teach adults how to improvise and compose their own music. The website, owned and operated by pianist/composer Edward Weiss has been a steady staple since Weiss launched the site in 2000. When asked about his free giveaways Weiss responds: “I want as many people as possible to sample the beautiful style of music known ...

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Education

Piano for Thanksgiving? New YouTube Video Celebrates the Holiday!

Source: Edward Weiss
November 20, 2011

Thanksgiving ... a time for reflection and gratitude. And piano music? “Why not" says pianist and composer Edward Weiss. Weiss, who owns and operates Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music has just released a YouTube video titled 'Thanksgiving.' This video runs a little over one minute and features piano music by Weiss set to a very reflective picture of a piano studio in the woods. Weiss says... “I love this holiday because it happens during my favorite season, Autumn. The piano ...

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‘Forest Piano?’ New Age Music Video Passes Quarter Million Views

Source: Edward Weiss
October 19, 2011

New Age music ... it's seen better days. But now it's making a comeback—thanks in no small part to pianist/composer Edward Weiss. Weiss, who owns and operates Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music, posted a video on YouTube titled 'Forest Piano' in 2008. This video has slowly been gaining in popularity and now has passed over 270,000 views. Weiss says... “I've always enjoyed playing piano and being in nature. Both are peaceful pastimes that help me relax. That's why I created ...

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Quiescence Music Releases Free Piano Sheet Music: 'October Air'

Source: Edward Weiss
September 28, 2011

You'd think sales of sheet music would go down with the advent of the Internet. And you'd be right. In fact, thanks to the world wide web, many are now buying their sheet music online. But the website Quiescence Music has an even better deal—simply visit their blog Free Piano Sheet Music and you'll get over a dozen pieces of free piano sheet music entirely free ... including a brand new one titled 'October Air.' The owner and creator of ...

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