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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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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 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...
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5 Things that All Music Students Must Do Before They Enroll in College
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Preparing Successfully for College Music Entrance Auditions
It's about that time of year! Classes are underway and audition season is gearing up. In anticipation for this stressful process, here...
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How I Think I Sound vs. How I Really Sound. Some Thoughts on Bridging the Gap
When I was developing as a pianist throughout my high school years, I would always be surprised by my teacher's comments after...