How to Practice while Sheltering from the Virus
Advice from pianist Beth Levin 1. brew coffee 2. consider learning new repertoire 3. visualize a recital you would have given before the venues closed – imagine 4, 5, 6 encores! well with a little luck...
View ArticleNothing is wasted
One of my best friends is a published author. With two popular and successful books under her belt, she gave up her day job to write full time. When we meet, she and I often end up discussing...
View ArticleHow to Practice During a Pandemic II: Further In
Further reflections on practising during the coronavirus pandemic in the form of three poems by pianist Beth Levin Look at a page of music as a space to breathe dissect the voices see where they lead...
View ArticleThe tide of practising
Practicing is like being in a riptide – your view of the beach is different every time and on each re-entry to the beach, you notice different or new details. Practicing is the musician’s day-to-day...
View ArticleRepertoire In Focus – a new occasional series
Repertoire in Focus is a new, occasional series on repertoire - and not just repertoire for the piano.
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of being a Self-Taught Pianist
Guest post by Jessica Yeartie To our benefit, there are usually several paths one can choose to arrive at the same end result. Doing so in the traditional way or manner, and the unconventional way....
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