Achieving Your Musical Goals
Teaching Location
Church of the Beatitudes
555 West Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(Corner of Glendale and 7th Avenue)
New School of American Music Products
Now featuring the quality music learning products of the New School of American Music. These books, CDs, and DVDs will help you learn to play the piano effortlessly and without years of lessons. Some of these products are used in the "Piano in a Flash" workshop.
A ten-year study indicates that students who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background.
-Dr. James Catterall, UCLA
The Case for Music
Many studies are in that conclude that learning and playing music can make us smarter. Correlations can be drawn to success in academics and life in general. Watch these short videos about how the study of music can help you or your child to have success in life.
Now Incorporating Scott Houston's "Play Piano in a Flash"
I am proud to be certified to teach Scott Houston's method of playing piano which has been seen on Public Television for several years. This easy-to-learn method is available for adult students in workshop and private lessons. Visit the Workshops page for more information.

Thank you for visiting Applegate Music in Phoenix, Arizona offering piano
instruction for children and adults. Learning a musical instrument comes with many
benefits for all ages. I am also testing online teaching via webcam. Visit the
Studies show that playing a musical instrument helps develop children's minds
and keeps adult minds active. No matter what your age, learning music can
enrich your life in many ways and developing skill on the piano is an
excellent way to gain these benefits.
You may want to learn how to play all periods of classical music or you may want
to learn how to play pop and jazz songs with just chords and melody (Chord
Approach method). Either way, I can help you achieve your goals.
I offer private, customized instruction to children and adults. I also
Adults pages to learn more. I'll be glad to help you or your child
achieve your musical goals. Please contact me for a complementary
introductory session.
Terry Smith
