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|  |   What do others say about The Understanding of Music Seminar?
Many more testimonials from people around the world are available by visiting the seminar founder's website at www.dlorien.com/success.html Original copies of all these testimonials are held by seminar organisers and can be shown on request. (All participants listed here have gladly given their permission for their testimonials to be published.) The AGE says...
"I didn't believe the hype, but thought the seminar might make for a good story-the educational equivalent of tales about shonky businessmen making a fortune from people who hope to become instant millionaires.
Top L.A. Film Composer & Academy Award Nominee: Studying with Duncan was "priceless"
Australian Participants, from beginner to professional musicians, say...
"I've been studying and playing music professionally for over 35 years now, and I have never come across a simpler, easier method of learning music. I knew all the theory & chords, but Duncan brought it all together, summing up 20-30 years of info in 2½ days! He gets rid of the junk and uncovers all the arbitrary rules. It also inspired me again." "Ever since I was a little girl of five, I've wanted to learn the piano...I thought that this goal of learning would never be achieved. I came into this seminar quite sceptical but believed I had nothing to lose...Well! it's been absolutely inspirational. Everything that had seemed so out of reach became simple and possible. I actually played...with BOTH hands today for the first time in my life. My dream has come true...God bless you." "I have performed on stage...but always felt inferior to the others who could read the music...You have taken away all the misconceptions and explained all the stuff that others couldn't...This doesn't daunt me any more." "Not just another music seminar. This seminar has given me more in one weekend than I ever dreamed possible." "I have been contemplating learning music for a long time. Thank God my first stop was the Understanding of Music Seminar. I can see how this has saved me years of frustration." "Now my 7 years of piano lessons won't go to waste--I haven't touched a piano in 23 years. I finally know I can play any key with confidence. Thank you for your generosity...you are amazing. You've given me such a gift." "Thank you for opening the door to a new me, a chance to enjoy my piano, have fun and learn about music."
"I've been working professionally in the music field for a while, so I came to the seminar with the view it would be a 'refresher course.' Instead I found... simplicity in all the areas I had previously perceived as the most difficult. But the big factor for me, that was worth the price alone was that my reading ability improved 200% in a matter of minutes! Thank you, Duncan!" "I was one of the sceptics at first--surely, I'd be the first one to call for the refund... I have laughed, groaned and cried at how much I understand now and how wrong I was. I've completed this seminar with flying colours!! Thanks." "I have been intending to take music lessons for some time...thank goodness I heard Duncan talking to Jane Clifton on ABC Radio the night before the seminar. I took a big risk...I could not have been happier with the whole experience. It has been a pleasure and privilege to be a "student" of Duncan's."
"I was very sceptical to begin with. I knew nothing of Duncan or the organiser. The claims the course made seemed unrealistic. I am happy to say I am no longer a sceptic. Duncan's knowledge and enthusiasm was incredible. I'll definitely recommend this course to others. Looking forward to the Songwriting Seminar next year."
"A highly stimulating and thought provoking 2 days, packed with complex information made so simple. It will change the direction of my teaching. Having taught piano for 10 years and done many seminars, this one will change the direction of my teaching as none have before. Well worth the 900km drive! Thank you Duncan." "I now have back the enthusiasm and energy which first inspired me to take up music. It is amazing to think that I can now write songs!" "Thank you for this wonderful gift. This, for me, is a missing link and I am now ready to bloom on the next stage of my musical journey. I love it. Thank you. I am inspired."
"I can't imagine the impact, but it looks like its going to be huge, with me doing things with music I never thought I would achieve." "In 2 days, music has become an accessible, wondrous medium without limits. I've achieved more than I thought possible. A whole new world has opened up to me. Best of all, I have the confidence to build on my newfound knowledge and the motivation to stick to it." "Duncan's seminar blew away all the confusions and mystery in the area of music for me. I found myself able to play the piano from sheet music after just 2 days, having never read sheet music in my life before." "It is impossible to remain unchanged by this experience." "Can you imagine my sheer joy, the day after your seminar when I could work out all my chords using your system. Thank you very much for my understanding of music!" "I'm going to write 20 songs about (the seminar) this week!" "I've been playing guitar for 25 years, 10 of those were as a professional guitarist and the last 4 years a composer for Film & Television. I thoroughly recommend Duncan's seminar to anyone from beginner to seasoned pro." "A complete, clear, new understanding of music". "At the completion of Duncan's Seminar, I felt emotionally overwhelmed with joy that somebody had not only taken the time to understand music, but had chosen to share it with others." "No amount of money charged for this seminar can make up for the precious knowledge and feeling I have now. "The heavy weight has been lifted. Duncan has truly unravelled the mystery of music. I believe his seminar is a special gift to all who love music and want it in their life. Thank you Duncan."
"This seminar totally got the basic misconceptions I've had on music."
"Thanks so much for your straightforward, direct, simple approach to something I used to think was complex and difficult." "All my false ideas and confusions have melted away and I can't wait to get started playing my instrument and applying the data I have learned." "Thank you Duncan. I have removed the sludge and confusion around the subject to a point where I can move forward, learn, create and most importantly, communicate with music. I have had many attempts in the past at getting to this point which only made things worse. This has been a most fundamental repair. "Thank you for a most enjoyable seminar. It will stay with me forever." "Whoa. That's got to be the most amazing thing I've ever seen." "ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! What can I say, I am speechless. A million thank yous for making a dream a near reality." "Dear Duncan, Where do I begin? I am literally blown away by this weekend. It has been the best experience of my life. What an adventure!...Never before in my life would I have thought it possible for me to totally understand the subject of music. Simple, but POWERFUL! Thank you for the wonderful gift you have given me. You have been the most inspiring teacher I've had on any subject. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." "I feel like a cloud has lifted."
"I've tried learning music in various ways in the past--this makes so much more sense and I KNOW I can learn & enjoy my music now. It's like the Montessori system for music..." "Wow!! What a fantastic 2 1/2 days. Everything - from the way it was organised and conducted, to the final result--was exceptional. I will certainly be doing my best to spread the word." "I was blown away by the simplicity of everything I was told - it had confused me for so many YEARS!" "It really shines a light on the murky subject. Duncan has put his whole life into this and it shows. If everyone taught like this there wouldn't be anyone who couldn't play music!" "Aaarrrrggghhh! Thanks for getting rid of all the bull! It's been a LONG weekend with HEAPS of information but my head feels crystal clear. I can't believe that something that seemed so complex can actually be so easy. I look forward to sharing this with my son. I'd love for him to do this one day. My husband went along to the introduction night & signed ME up - love him heaps for that and next year he'll be here with me." "My heart is singing! What a joy-to finally demystify the complexities of music." "I have been playing music for 10 years and had hit a brick wall. I now have the working tools to put music together. It totally broke through an issue I've been dragging around for 33 years. Cheers and good will." "Thank you immensely!! I learnt traditional piano for 10 years before stopping in frustration. I didn't seem to have the natural talent, was a little tone deaf and I did not understand the language of music. So many things no one explained to me and you have lit up my passion for music again. The amount of times I have cried or thrown a tantrum in my frustration when it is all so simple. I am utterly astounded. Thank you." "Duncan's charisma is intoxicating and has rekindled the musical flame in my heart. The wisdom he has imparted this weekend transcends the realms of music, spilling into every aspect of life. I can't wait till we meet again for the Songwriting seminar."
"I've been wanting to do this seminar for 2 years, ever since my brother showed me some of your techniques. Now that I'm at the end of the weekend, you've opened so many doors for me, Duncan--not just musically. You've showed me great philosophies in life too. You truly are an amazing person." "Thanks HEAPS, Duncan!! The seminar is worth it for the motivation alone! Of course the mountain of understanding you've given me (again) is just real gold! Can't wait till the songwriting seminar."
"Music & singing has been my passion all my life. I've performed all over the world, recorded 2 CDs, taught, written my own songs. This weekend reopened a closed door in my heart. Thanks-I'm so grateful"! | | ||||||||||||||||
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