Teaching After Brain Injury

By: Barry F.




I am writing this article to highlight difference in my work abilities after a brain injury. First, I noticed that I was unable to use organizational logic as well. For example, I currently teach guitar lessons on the intermediate level, because I can't teach advanced lessons which require more in depth organization and research. However, I can compose music for piano & guitar but I am unable to write tablature. This deficit creates a benefit. I can improvise readily  and the music flow is more spontaneous and original. Thus, my music is actually better. I have noticed that I have long sessions where music flows out of me. The only way I can remember the music is by recording it and patching it together to make a complete melody.


Also, I compose the same way to guitar. I can read music but I can't write it in tablature without assistance from a qualified teacher. I think I have improved my ability to understand less complicated pieces from taking piano lessons. In conclusion, I plan to continue taking piano lessons which will over time, enable me to understand and compose advanced tablature compositions. I am looking forward to writing out my original songs.