It’s spring, and with spring come music recitals, concerts, and performances. My studio recital is in just a few days. I love watching my students perform and show off their hard work and progress. I don’t require participation, but I strongly encourage it. I find it to be an almost indispensable Read more…
I can almost hear the sounds that the boys in this photo were probably hearing when it was taken: the gentle lapping of the water, the movement of the pine trees, possibly some birds, probably some bugs. Music and nature are intrinsically linked. Music exists in nature, and nature exists Read more…
Memorization, and whether it is an essential skill, is slightly controversial in the world of music. There are those who will never perform with sheet music and teach their students the same. On the other end are those that don’t see the importance and go to no great lengths to Read more…
Well, that’s tricky. The truth is that there is no perfection in piano, just like there is no perfection in life. I mean, we should always be moving toward perfection, but we should also be willing to accept that we will inevitably fall short. In fact, when music is made Read more…
Tips for better practice Some quick tips to help improve your practice: Schedule a time each day. Like any task, if you schedule a specific time to get it done, you are more likely to actually do it. The time should be one that works for your personality and fits Read more…