Transformational Approach to Piano (TAP System)
Diana Mascari's New Book
Reawakening the Music within You
A Guide for Older Adults Returning to the Piano or
Starting Fresh After Playing Another Instrument
By Diana Mascari, Jazz Pianist, Composer, Author and
Teacher of Piano and Composition
Have you dreamed of playing the piano again—or learning for the first time after years of making music on another instrument?
Whether you're in your 50s, 60s, 70s, or beyond, Reawaken the Music Within You offers a warm, practical, and inspiring approach designed just for you.
In this empowering guide, seasoned teacher and composer Diana Mascari helps adult learners return to the piano with confidence, joy, and clarity. Drawing on over four decades of experience, she introduces her unique TAP (Transformational Approach to Piano) system—a flexible, personalized method that puts musical satisfaction front and center.
You’ll learn:
• How to build a repertoire of songs you love
• How to play from chords, improvise, and even compose
• How to use left-hand accompaniments to bring your favorite songs to life
• How to memorize songs in ways that feel natural and lasting
• How to turn a group of songs you love into a flowing medley
• Why musical creativity thrives at every age
• How to find deep satisfaction and joy in your playing—at your own pace and on your own terms
Filled with practical wisdom, musical insight, and meaningful real-life stories, this book offers thoughtful encouragement for anyone who wants to make piano a joyful part of life—no matter how long it’s been.
Perfect for older adults taking piano lessons, returning after decades, or starting after playing another instrument.
🎶 Your musical life isn’t behind you—it’s waiting to be reawakened. Start today.
