Alana LaGrange
"The Musicians Teacher"

Dear Musician,

• Seminars

• Starter Chords Workshop

• Musical Treasures Workshop
  

I’m Alana LaGrange of Music and You, and I’m known for my fun and easy methods to learning and
playing chords.

I've been teaching Piano from novices to experts online since 2000.  In 2007 I started the "live on-line piano classes" and it was so much fun and such a success but.......I had so many concert dates in 2008 that I couldn't continue with my intimate 1 of a kind classes.

In these classes, we learned how to use chords in arranging, but I had never thought about an actual live class teaching how to learn the basic chords. 
 

I Started thinking about the Chords Class
quite by ACCIDENT!

I was signing autographs after a concert and a women came up to me and told me how she loved going to my site and printing the new piano arrangements.

I must have looked at her rather strange because she said, "Is it OK that I learn your piano arrangements?"

"Well, of course it's OK, but why aren't you writing your own arrangements?"

"I don't know chords" was her response.

"Have you checked out the Intermediate Lessons, because this is where you will
learn chords?"

"Oh yes, but I didn't think I could learn chords.  I had some old chord books and tried to learn, but never got past the C, F, and G chords, let alone learn minors and 7 chords."

At that point, I asked her if she could spend 3 hours on a live seminar with me, would she be encouraged to learn chords.

Well, yes, I want to play just like you, Can I?"

         This is the point that started the "Starter Chords Workshop".

 

How did I learn and why did a classical artist
want to learn chords?

Here I am going to college to studying music and all I could play was the classics.

I loved classical music, but it was always such a stiff setting, concert style, and not creative.


This was great, but I also heard contemporary music I wanted to play.  Here I was studying music and couldn't  kick up my heals and get that piano rock'n, and have fun.  I wanted to be able to play any song, play with other musicians, and singers, and most of all be creative.

I knew that in order to do this, I had to learn chords, but.......there was absolutely no one who could teach
me chords.  It was all done in a "classical venue' and I knew it had to be easier than the way I was learning.
So, I bought some chord books and learned the basic chords myself.  This allowed me to:

a) Sight read music fast....Once I learned my chords, I could scan the music, and figure out what chord
    I could use, and could play any and all music immediately.
b) I could transpose music on the spot.
c) I learned how to accompany singers and other musicians.
d) I could play any music I wanted.

As I started to figure out how this whole chord thing worked...I became free of reading other musicians arrangements. 

I also started writing the chords in my classical music I was learning at college.  I found I could remember
chord progressions faster than reading all that music.  It was just a guide to memorizing music, and it
worked.

 Now, I can share all of my knowledge and tested teaching materials with
everyone.

I am giving you the template and the formulas to learn arranging immediately.
In fact;

• With my templates and expertise, it will be fun and easy to learn all your chords, I guarantee;

• Using the correct 'mind maps' it's easy to learn when it's presented step x step;

• I'm giving you adult songs with specific chord progressions, so you will enjoy practicing.

• If you play well but are just learning arranging, this is the perfect prerequisite for the
  'Musical Treasures Workshop'.

• Teachers......Learn how to get your students playing immediately with chords.
  Just follow my lead.

• Once you learn the chords, there is lots of music on the website to practice and have fun.

Ah, music is fun!

So How does this work?

• It's so easy, it's just like being live with your teacher
  
  a) You receive a ...call in number.....and you call in at the designated time.
  b) Or, you can go to a designated page and listen at your computer (if you don't have long distance)
  c) Be at your piano, remember...these are live 'At the Piano"

• Immediately upon sign-up, you receive your songs.  This gives you a 'heads up' so you can start
  playing the right hand melody.

• You receive all of your music, no extra purchases for music. 

• The classes are recorded in MP3 so you won't miss a thing, or you can review the material because
  Mp3 can easily be downloaded to a CD so you can take the CD to your piano (I have an easy
  how to video to record to CD)
   

Alana, why are you giving all this information at such
a low cost when others are charging more for music and DVD's?

Believe me, I do check out other piano sites, and have found, that they leave out a lot of information, so
they can sell more classes and DVD's.

Or....they either teach very beginning basics or only advanced/Jazz arranging.  Students need a teacher that can start them at the beginning always preparing them for advanced work. 

I have also found that a personal relationship with your teacher will help you learn faster and easier than DVD's. 
Most DVD's will only sit and collect dust. 

Plus, learning 'Starter Chords' should be easy to learn and fun, and it should not take months to learn.

***I don't want to be like all the others as who else, will give you such hands on musical learning? 
***If you are going to learn piano, it is of the utmost importance that you can learn correctly and easily. 
***If I am going to teach, I must use every avenue possible for the best quality and proficiency possible.

 

Alana, what's included in my Starter Chords Workshop?

• 4 hours of class 'hands on Instruction" 
  I don't teach privately now, but my last hourly rate was $100.00 per hour.  That would
  be $400.00 for this class.

• You will be at your piano, just like being with a private teacher

• All class materials

• All music is included

• Friday Follow-up calls- I will also work with you on songs of your choice.

• 4-6 hours of 'hands on help on Friday's, with questions and help.

Let’s face the facts. Joining the class will put your feet to fire, and finally you can learn how
to play chords and enjoy all your favorite music.

Introducing a Special 2-Week Teleseminar,  EVENT:
STARTER CHORDS
Series 1 of
"The Musical Treasures Workshop!"

Class Topics and Schedule

Dates for “The Starter Chords ” are on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern (exceptions noted below). Though I certainly don’t plan to change any of the dates, sometimes unforeseen circumstances can pop up. If there is ever a need for an adjustment, I will do my best to give at least 24 hours notice.

WHY TUESDAY?  Every Friday through April, the lines are opened on Fridays for questions and help.  By having your lesson on Tuesday, you will be ready for personal help or questions by Friday.

 

• March 17 -  "Starter Chords, Feet to the Fire and off we go with major & minor chords

 

• March 24 - “Major vs minor chords and the secrets to learning 4 note chords called 7th's

• March 27 -  "Follow up + questions and answers
  

1.  This class starts at the beginning of learning chords.  Prerequisite is to be able
      to read music and play with both hands.

2. This class is also the preparatory for the BIG CLASS, Musical Treasures Workshop.
                    (Many students just need a review or special tips to be ready for the next class,
                     so to ensure you can have success, it is important you know the basic chords.)
                3.  Classes will be recorded and you can have the audio on Mp3..or..download to a CD
                      ..or order a CD.
                4.  Includes all the materials, plus music.
                5.  After the class, there are a lot of songs on the website for you to try out your  new skills.
                4.  If you are attending the 'Musical Treasures Workshop, sign up now and you will
                     receive the Starter Chords for free.



In this class you will learn:

 

1. “Simply playing chords a step by step formula”

  In this class you will learn:

• All 12 major chords, and it's so easy! 

• At the Piano: Playing all of the chords together

• How to avoid sounding like a beginner, a simple hand, eye trick

to move quickly;
(this will be a practice session in our class)
• At the Piano: Practicing the hand movements

• Fingering, - (hint: What the experts say, and why it isn't always true);

• The secret to pedaling, it's no secret and should be done at the beginning of learning chords.

• At the Piano: Practicing the pedaling together

• The simple method of practicing: Yes, playing with other instruments makes practicing easier. I am giving you a download of 3 duets, so you can concentrate on learning the left hand. 

 "Okay, I'm Convinced, Alana! How Much?"

I am so passionate about sharing this knowledge, I’m offering access for a ridiculously reasonable fee.  My regular ...AFTER THE BETA LAUNCH of the Treasures Workshop, the price will definitely increase.

So when you make your decision to learn and pursue your dream of learning chords,  you pay just $19.95!  I'm sure you'll agree that's a small sum to pay for this exclusive information on how to play chords.

Warmly,

Alana LaGrange

Music and You.com   |   295 Brookview Ct.   |   Santee, California   |   USA    
Tel: 1-619-994-3995|   Email: musicandyou@musicandyou.com