Hey Peter, thank you so much for this message. And honestly, being a late starter can actually be a huge advantage because you tend to listen more deeply instead of relying purely on habit. The beautiful thing is you already have the most important part — you’re a vocalist, so your ear is already working for you. The theory is really just a way of describing sounds and relationships that you already feel naturally. My approach is really about making music feel human and intuitive first, rather than overwhelming people with complicated terminology. And Namibia! That’s amazing. Sending good vibes to you and your band over there. Keep going — you’re probably understanding more than you realise already. 🎶

@Conni Fritze, this was such a beautiful message to read. Thank you for taking the time to share your story with me. First of all, your English is wonderful — and honestly, music speaks a language far deeper than words anyway. 😊 I can completely understand why the method connected with you, because you already learned music in a very natural and human way — by feeling, listening, playing with family, and experiencing music socially rather than purely academically. What you described reminds me of something very important: Before music was ever written on paper… it was felt. Your grandfather teaching you violin by ear…your father teaching guitar without notes…the family gatherings with accordion, violin and bandoneon… That is real musicianship. The notation system is useful, of course, but many people accidentally begin thinking the symbols ARE the music. They are not. They are only a map. The feeling comes first. And I actually think your background gives you a huge advantage for improvisation and understanding harmony naturally. Also — bandoneon, accordion, violin… what a rich musical upbringing. There’s so much soul in those traditions. You can hear generations of emotion inside that music. You are exactly the kind of person I hope this community attracts:curious, open-minded, musical, and still excited to learn. Welcome aboard, Conni. I’m very happy you’re here. 🙏🎶