I learned how to play the drums from my Uncle and the piano from my Grand-Aunt when I was about 7 years old. However, my piano lessons were too boring so I always ended up in tears during home practice. I eventually managed to convince my mom to let me quit. 

However, my passion for music didn’t go away. Growing up, I played different instruments in school bands, played the guitar in Church youth groups, and sang in choirs. I even got to perform in Carnegie Hall in high school. When I became interested in playing the piano again in high school, I wasn’t able to take any lessons because they were too expensive for my family. So I taught myself how to play music that I like through books. 

When I tried to teach my kids how to play the piano, I quickly realized that when it’s not fun for them, they lose their interest pretty quickly. So I tried to come up with different ways to entice them so that they’ll stay interested and practice willingly. I learned that they have to like the music and the lessons have to be fun and engaging. I’m pleasantly surprised to see them learn much faster that way too!