4 Tips in Combating and Conquering Stage Anxiety
For musicians, nothing is more frustrating than preparing diligently for a concert, and then only to find yourself being plagued and...
The Sustaining Pedal: When and How to Use It
When talking about various topics related to the technical aspects of piano playing, a lot of time is spent towards addressing the...
How Nikolai Medtner Fell in Love with His Brother's Wife
In the summer of 1903, Nikolai Medtner visited Emil and Anna, the young composer's older brother and his wife, after a prolonged period...
Nikolai Medtner's Heavenly Music Creations
Eight Mood Pictures, Op. 1 "An angel was flying through the midnight sky, singing softly; and the moon, and the stars, and the clouds in...
The Honest Truth: Thoughts on Practicing vs. Performing
Earlier this month, I shared a quote that I said to a student on my Facebook page: "We perform too much when we practice and practice too...
Three Thoughts on Master class Teaching
I just returned from presenting a master class last weekend at the University of Chicago. I had a great time visiting their beautiful...
Top Vacation Destinations for Classical Music Lovers: Villa d'Este
We are on the home stretch here at Miami University! With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, I hear talks about summer and...
Five Tips in Learning a New Piece of Music
Lately, I have been receiving questions on a popular topic that is consistently discussed with music students: how to go about learning a...
Concert Recap: My Concert at Miami University
I had a great time performing at Miami University on Sunday afternoon. There was a nice mix of audience members: various music students...
My Thoughts on Recital Programming
Springtime is here! For us piano professors, this is usually the time when many of our students give their required degree recitals that...
