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Exploring the "hero" element in Beethoven's Eroica Variations
In 2020, the world will celebrate the 250th birth year of one of the greatest classical music composers: Ludwig van Beethoven. I will...
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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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Performing in Paris: an experience to remember
Performing in Paris has always been a “bucket-list” destination of mine because of the city’s long history and appreciation for art and...
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This Is Why Classical Music Should Not Be Forgotten
I have always been a firm believer that classical music has the ability to elicit powerful reactions beyond the notes we hear from the...
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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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Fueling My Creative Desire: Concert Programming
One of my favorite things that I love to do as a musician is to develop recital programs. Chamber music friends and partners that have...
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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...
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5 tips on maximising efficiency in your piano practice: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
I am excited to have been invited to write a guest blog post for Pianist Magazine, UK's renowned magazine for people who love to play the...