Learning to play the piano has long been associated with rigid lessons, endless scales, and strict adherence to classical repertoire. Rarely has it been considered fun. But now, Payam Khastkhodaei wants to change that.
This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on Khastkhodaei’s new method of teaching piano, which he calls the “Payam Method.” Khastkhodaei’s philosophy is simple: students learn best when they are engaged, motivated, and allowed to play music they love. Learning to read music and to understand scales can come later.
Whitaker knows firsthand how discouraging traditional piano instruction can be. He recalls his own childhood
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