I taught him Coldplay before he was "ready" — here's what happened

One of my students is working through Piano Adventures Book 1. But his mum mentioned he loves Coldplay — especially the song "O."

So instead of waiting until he was "ready" for it in notation, I taught it to him through patterns. No sheet music. Just his fingers learning to flow up and down the keys.

And mum told me that he has just been at the piano playing it again and again.

You want to know something? That song is secretly a technical exercise. 🤫

Those flowing patterns train the exact skills the method books drill — except he doesn't feel like he's doing exercises. He feels like he's playing Coldplay.

Joy first. Technique always.

So… I'd love to do this with YOU. A short tutorial teaching you "O" through patterns — no notation, no prerequisites.

If you'd want that, comment "O" below 👇

If enough of you are in, I'll make it for you. 🎶

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I taught him Coldplay before he was "ready" — here's what happened