5 tips on maximising efficiency in your piano practice: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
I am excited to have been invited to write a guest blog post for Pianist Magazine, UK's renowned magazine for people who love to play the...
5 Things that All Music Students Must Do Before They Enroll in College
The end of the academic year is upon us! As graduation rapidly approaches, here are 5 things high school seniors should do before they...
Consider These Useful Warm Up Piano Exercises
Every pianist has a set of exercises that he or she often practices before getting to work on the repertoire du jour. This activity...
What Fingerings Should I Use?
These are the inevitable questions that come up during practice and in lessons: what fingering should I use? The fingerings in the book...
Preparing Successfully for College Music Entrance Auditions
It's about that time of year! Classes are underway and audition season is gearing up. In anticipation for this stressful process, here...
How I Think I Sound vs. How I Really Sound. Some Thoughts on Bridging the Gap
When I was developing as a pianist throughout my high school years, I would always be surprised by my teacher's comments after...
5 Quick Tips to Memorize a Piano Piece Securely
For many musicians, memorizing a piece can be a frustrating experience because it is hard at times to gauge progress. We can spend...
What Do Dynamic Markings Really Tell Us?
Dynamic markings are not the composer's indication of volume, but rather, an expression of mood. This should be my new mantra because I...
Practicing Creatively At the Piano
As I mentioned in my last post, slow practice is very helpful in many situations to improve listening skills and raise overall awareness...
3 Benefits to Slow Practice
Slow practice should be fun, but why is it met with resistance when teachers discuss this with their students? Surely, anyone who has...
