Immediately after I started reading “The McClintock Piano Course”, I felt that right there in front of me, in the words of the Course, was the teacher I’d always needed. I was always made to feel comfortable that I would never have to go faster than I was able. As the Course points out, rushing and feeling pressured to get the “learning” over with so as to get on to the “results” completely deprives oneself of any genuine enjoyment of the experience. This new outlook on learning spilled over to all my other learning experiences…. I’m fascinated by how much I got out of the Course — in light of the fact that I do not own a piano, and do not frequently have access to one for practice. Of course, this kind of reading can be done practically anywhere; and this brings up an important point which people with busy schedules will find attractive: The Course is completely “portable,” and particular volumes can be taken with you to read and enjoy — for instance, while sitting on a plane or train. It also offers an excellent way to relieve tension, or to relax during a stressful period at work. It’s a great idea to just close the door to your office and sit quietly and take a “Music Break”.