When we learn a new piano piece, there is often a particular stretch which gives us the most trouble. It’s usually toward the end, one… Continue reading Making the hardest parts easier: perspective, planning, practice.
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Rachmaninov Warm-Up
Today I was practicing one of my favorite pieces by Sergey Rachmaninov – Variations on a Theme by Corelli, Op. 42 – and it occurred… Continue reading Rachmaninov Warm-Up
Minding your Ps and Qs (Pauses and Quarters)
Here is a tip which will go a long way toward refinement of your playing: let go of single accompaniment notes at the precisely designated… Continue reading Minding your Ps and Qs (Pauses and Quarters)
How to Approach Sight Reading for Yourself or With Your Students
Sight reading is a very important skill which is often neglected during piano lessons and while practicing because of time constraints. It’s way at the… Continue reading How to Approach Sight Reading for Yourself or With Your Students