A Performance Guide to Medtner's Fairy Tale, Op. 51, No. 3
I was asked recently by International Piano to write a masterclass article for one of Medtner's more popular works, Fairy Tale, Op. 51,...
4 Popular Myths Debunked When Working on the Finer Details of a Piece
I think I can say, for the most of us, that we often ask ourselves the following after we are done learning the notes and having a decent...
Teaching piano in the era of Covid-19: how a university professor transitioned to online instruction
We just finished the academic year here at Miami University. And what a long and challenging year it has been. I was recently asked to...
The Story Behind Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata: Henle's New Edition by Perahia and Gertsch
In March, I will be presenting a showcase at the Music Teachers National Association Conference in Chicago on Henle's new edition of the...
Annotation for Perfectionists: Henle app tutorial video
Lately, I have been using the G. Henle Verlag's sheet music app a lot when practicing and I am loving it! There are so many possibilities...
How to stay motivated when praticising the piano: a guest post for Pianist magazine
I wrote another blog post for Pianist magazine on how to stay motivated when practicing the piano. I hope you find my suggestions to be...
3 reasons why you should study Czerny exercises: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
Check out my latest guest blog post for Pianist Magazine on the importance and value of Czerny exercises. Also, learn why I think they...
3 ways to improve your legato playing: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
I recently wrote a blog post for Pianist Magazine on legato playing. Check it out here. Hope you find it to be helpful! Thanks for...
Understanding Musical Context When Solving Technical Challenges in Your Repertoire
Often times, when we encounter a technically challenging passage in a piano work, what is usually our first instinct in trying to solve...
How to Voice Chords and Why It is Important: a Quick Tutorial
As a pianist, I feel fortunate to play on an instrument that lends itself to endless possibilities and opportunities in producing...