Exploring the "hero" element in Beethoven's Eroica Variations
In 2020, the world will celebrate the 250th birth year of one of the greatest classical music composers: Ludwig van Beethoven. I will...
How to stay motivated when praticising the piano: a guest post for Pianist magazine
I wrote another blog post for Pianist magazine on how to stay motivated when practicing the piano. I hope you find my suggestions to be...
Performing in Paris: an experience to remember
Performing in Paris has always been a “bucket-list” destination of mine because of the city’s long history and appreciation for art and...
This Is Why Classical Music Should Not Be Forgotten
I have always been a firm believer that classical music has the ability to elicit powerful reactions beyond the notes we hear from the...
3 reasons why you should study Czerny exercises: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
Check out my latest guest blog post for Pianist Magazine on the importance and value of Czerny exercises. Also, learn why I think they...
Fueling My Creative Desire: Concert Programming
One of my favorite things that I love to do as a musician is to develop recital programs. Chamber music friends and partners that have...
3 ways to improve your legato playing: a guest post for Pianist Magazine
I recently wrote a blog post for Pianist Magazine on legato playing. Check it out here. Hope you find it to be helpful! Thanks for...
Understanding Musical Context When Solving Technical Challenges in Your Repertoire
Often times, when we encounter a technically challenging passage in a piano work, what is usually our first instinct in trying to solve...
How to Voice Chords and Why It is Important: a Quick Tutorial
As a pianist, I feel fortunate to play on an instrument that lends itself to endless possibilities and opportunities in producing...
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...