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I started playing the piano when\u00a0 was about three years old.\u00a0 I wasn’t a prodigy but I did love the sound of the piano and would be mesmerized by anyone who could play.\u00a0 We didn’t even have a piano but I would go next-door to my father’s church and find an availabe piano and pick out tunes.\u00a0 I didn’t actually begin lessons until\u00a0I was eight years old but I loved it and played quite a few “difficult numbers” on my first recital.\u00a0 When I was about thirteen, I got my first “serious” piano teacher and she was adamant about not teaching or playing “simplified” pieces.\u00a0 She thought that either one should play the original or wait until you’re ready for it and play original music at your own level.<\/p>\n

Fast-forward to 2008.\u00a0 Now that I’ve stepped into the world of healing with music I believe that anytime a person can play their own music of choice on whatever instrument they love.\u00a0 For that reason, I’m introducing you tonight to —————————————————————
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\nkeep\u00a0you playing all year long.<\/p>\n

Use the link below to order and receive 20% off all DAN COATES<\/span> DECADE
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Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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