Piano Lessons in the Beginning
What you can expect at the beginning of piano classes, a top 10 list. Students are taught how to practice. Parents are led to make starting here as easy as...
Tchaikovsky’s “Hymn of the Cherubim”
Listening to this a lot this week. A truly transcendent piece of music. From Tchaikovsky’s Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. I hope everyone has a chance to hear this one....
Einstein and Tagore discuss music
Two of the great minds of the last 100 years discuss music. The scientist and the great mystical poet. http://www.schoolofwisdom.com/tagore-einstein.html...
Talking to your teacher
Dear Parents, I want to emphasize today the importance of communication with your child’s piano instructor. The best way to do this is to ask a lot of questions. For...
How much to practice?
The answer to this question really varies widely between teachers. Some teachers insist on 10 or more hours a week. This, in my opinion is unrealistic for most parents...
Giles Apap Special Listening 5-5-08
Long, but really good and varied enough that your brain can survive it…Remarkable Musician, his name is Giles Apap…Keep in mind, this is in the middle of a Mozart Violin...
S.L. Week of 4-14: Nessun Dorma – Placido Domingo
Try not to cry for too long…This represents a wonderful example of the power of music to change the heart and bring out feelings from within....
S.L. for week of 4-8-08
Just for Fun, Enjoy…A survey of music throughout time....