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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...