It’s Never Too Late: Tools, Hope, and Love for the Adult Pianist
Hi. I’m Dave Longo.
I believe in helping people discover their creative musical genius—especially those who don’t believe in themselves yet.
My Story
At age 7, I spent five years with a piano teacher who never once played a note for me. Sounds like a disaster, right? It wasn’t. Those unconventional ‘lessons’ taught me more about how people actually learn music than any conservatory training ever could.
The full story is worth sharing, but only if you’re genuinely curious. Send me an email and I’ll tell you. For now, just know this: I teach the way adults actually learn—through creativity, confidence-building, and strategies that work in the real world.
That unconventional start didn’t hold me back. As a professional musician, I’ve enjoyed playing for a variety of venues, including private and corporate engagements. I’ve also served as cocktail pianist and orchestra pianist for major cruise lines, including Carnival, Celebrity, Princess, and Norwegian.
Who I Help
The Doubters
If you want to play piano but never thought you had the ability, you and I will get along great. I have a passion for helping people who don’t believe in themselves—that’s where I cause the most change.
The “By the Book” Players
If you’ve always played “by the book,” only know how to read and perform music from the written page, and aspire to play creatively, I have something to offer you.
My Teaching Philosophy
My approach is aggressive/non-aggressive. What does that mean? I believe in getting you to enjoy immediate results without preaching how much time you should practice each day.
This approach has resulted in countless clients who learned to appreciate themselves more and totally love their relationship with their piano or keyboard. (Interestingly enough, they practice more 🙂)
Every private music teacher I’ve ever had taught me from a creative standpoint. So when that student with 10-15 years of exclusive piano training comes to me to learn about chords and how to use them, they are met with my compassion and enthusiasm. Then the fun begins.
The Most Important Message
I’m not here to tell you how skilled I am, but rather how wonderfully creative YOU are—even if you’re not quite aware of that yet.
The input and feedback I’ve received from people like you led to the many learning tools available here. When I think of your personal creative musical potential, I get goosebumps.
I Believe in Communication
It’s how what I have can benefit YOU that matters to me. If you’re thinking about investing in me or my products or services, you have the right to get in touch with me easily.
One of the best ways you can get maximum benefit from this site is to interact with me personally… and I welcome that.
Happy playing 🙂
Allow me to express my gratitude to you for being here. I truly want your time here to prove to be a rewarding experience.