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Are you Too Old to Learn the Piano?
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One of the most inspiring stories of adults learning piano is that of Aline Chretien, wife of the former Prime Minister of Canada - Jean Chretien who was prime minister for the years 1993-2003 .She always wanted to learn piano but did not have the chance when she was young. She started taking piano lessons during her 50's. and eventually became an RCM graduate. In September of 2003, she tried out her skills at an amateur variety show for senior citizens in Trois-Rivières (See The Walrus Nov. 2003 issue).Overcoming her innate bashfulness, Madame Aline Chretien had agreed to put in a surprise appearance at the popular annual event. She was to play three pieces on the piano, an instrument she took up only as an adult.Aline Chretien never liked the limelight, so this was a nerve-wracking experience for her. According to the ex-Prime Minister, his wife Aline Chretien did not sleep for three days. One of the numbers Madame Chrétien played that night was “Vive la Canadienne,” a traditional Quebec folk song The crowd of 1,200 seniors clapped, sang along, and spontaneously rose to their feet in applause as she wrapped up her performance.
Today, Madame Aline Chretien serves as the Honorary Co-Chair of the Friends of the Piano Pedagogy Research Society. She remains a piano enthusiast.
So, if you ever think that you are too old to learn piano, think again! -
Condolezza Rice performs on the piano
Condolezza Rice, former Secretary of State under George W Bush's administration is another piano virtuoso who charmed Queen Elizabeth while performing on the piano at Buckingham Palace.Read more more
It's a real inspiration to watch her play. She may be making tough decisions as to the affairs of the state, but watching her play the piano allows one to see the other side of her personality.
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Canada's PM plays the piano
It is not surprising when movie celebrities play the piano, but it is always intriguing when you see the leader of a country, or a scientist, computer nerd, or anyone with hard technical skills leaning towards the arts. Stephen Harper, Canada's prime minister not only loves music, he sings, always happy to join in karaoke singing with his family, plays the piano and loves poetry. Stephen Harper taught himself piano and reached Grade seven Royal Conservatory level. Anyone who takes piano lessons will know that Grade Seven Level is not a bad accomplishment.Read more more
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