Overview

An Adult Piano Method. 

The Sisu Music Method is perfect for students ages 10 to 100 who want to learn piano for enjoyment, relaxation, or its therapeutic benefits. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, each student has their own personal reason for starting, but one goal tends to emerge: "I'm not looking to perform at Carnegie Hall, I just want to make beautiful music." The Sisu Music Method was specifically designed to meet this goal, filling a gap in the existing adult piano literature for those who want a more meaningful and rewarding musical experience.

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The carefully composed pieces in the Sisu Music book guide students from the basics and beyond, offering a pathway to develop not only technical skill but also an appreciation for music’s therapeutic and meditative qualities. Each piece intentionally leverages principles like frequency, pattern, bilateral stimulation, and neuroplasticity—all of which enhance brain function and promote healing. The method encourages whole-brain activation, allowing students to engage with music in a way that is not only beautiful, but meditative and deeply enriching as well.

There are no gimmicks here—just real education. The Sisu Music Method covers all the essential elements of piano learning: sight-reading, pattern recognition, rhythm, technique and music theory. The beauty of this approach is that, by the end, students will be equipped to play a wide range of music with ease and confidence. But more importantly, the learning journey itself is designed to be enjoyable and rewarding from the start. Adult learners, in particular, will appreciate that the music they play doesn’t sound child-focused or juvenile. Right away, they’ll be playing pieces that are sophisticated and pleasing to the ear, giving them a sense of accomplishment early on.

By taking adult learners into consideration, the Sisu Music Method helps adult students stay motivated and engaged. You won’t need to wait years to sound good—every lesson includes exercises that are beautiful and rewarding to hear. The result is that students feel good and experience real progress every step of the way. Whether you're learning for therapy, personal enrichment, or simply the joy of making music, this method ensures that the journey is as satisfying as the destination.

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Music Therapy vs. Sisu Method

Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to help treat medical conditions within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. The Sisu Music Method is a comprehensive music learning system for anyone, regardless of musical experience, to learn to play beautiful music. Any accredited music teacher can assist you in learning to play the piano using the Sisu Method Book. Only a Music therapist can use music to treat medical conditions. The Sisu Method is not Music Therapy but it is a great way for adults to learn to play the piano and simultaneously enjoy the therapeutic benefits of playing piano.

The Sisu Music Method can:

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• Promote Wellness

• Manage Stress

• Alleviate Pain

• Express Feelings

• Enhance Memory

• Improve Communication

• Improve Mindset 

• Improve Self-Esteem 

• and more

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