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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Music Heals, poco a poco
I believe music heals. As a Mom and classical pianist, I try to balance my daily life to some sort of equilibrium that allows me enough time to, well, breathe. Imagine a day that includes: teaching and practicing piano, chores, … Continue reading
Posted in Music heals, Piano tour
Tagged Bennington, Broadway, Classical, Education, music, Music heals, Pianist, Piano, Robert Frost
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Practice makes perfect?
My latest tweet in less than 140 key strokes: “Practice makes perfect. Give up this goal. What makes perfect is an attitude about being satisfied with the outcome. Pianists please note.” It’s too stressful to expect a perfect performance. I … Continue reading
Posted in Practice
Tagged attitude, joy, music, performance, Piano, practice, practice makes perfect
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The unusual hazards of playing the piano
Most people don’t realize that playing the piano has its dangers as well as awkward moments. Sometimes its not you, it’s the piano. Perhaps I should title this entry “The unusual hazards of being a pianoist.” (sic intended) Pedals fall … Continue reading
Posted in Unusual Piano hazards
Tagged Bosendorfer, Fazioli, music, New York City, Pianist, Piano, Steinway
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