Piano Planter!
About 10 years ago a former student made this piano out of sheet metal for me. I put it in the backyard and let nature do it’s thing. I recently put some plants in it and moved it near my studio door to welcome students.
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Digital Piano
I recently purchased a Roland FP-90X digital piano for my home studio. I use it when teaching, while my students use the Kawai RX-6 grand piano. The Roland has great action, the best of any digital piano I’ve ever owned…and I’ve owned quite a few. The keys, just like an accoustic piano, are made of […]
A piano…in the laundry room??
My wife and I were recently camping at an RV Park in Westcliff, CO. We usually camp at smaller more remote campgrounds, but stayed there because of the amazing view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. As we walked by the laundry room, I looked in, and to my amazement, saw a piano! It was […]
Live music
Went to hear Bill Charlap the other night, one of the best jazz pianists today. It was an amazing show! I’ve been practicing a lot more than usual the past few days! I encourage you all to experience live music!
Future Piano Student
My first Grandchild, and future piano student! Look at those fingers!!!
Beethoven Piano Sonata No 8
My favorite version of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No 8, Op 13 Pathetique, Adagio Cantabile, was recorded by Vladimir Horowitz. Beethoven’s life began in the Classical era, and ended in the Romantic. He is thought to have been the musical bridge between the two. Horowitz plays the movement in a more romantic way. I love how, at the beginning […]
Chaotic Music Theory
Sometimes, if you are at a certain place, at a certain time, and are aware of your surroundings, you may notice something quite amazing. In this case, a composer noticed where some birds were sitting. Click on this link https://www.facebook.com/KarimFanPage/videos/10152077077726135/?fref=nf
Rocky Mountain High
January, 1988. The strong winds made the snow fall sideways. 18 wheelers whizzing by me. My wiper blades frozen, clearing only about a 12×12 inch portion of the middle of my windshield. Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania was not a good place to be that day. But I had to be in Bloomington Indiana the next […]
The Amazing Vinnie!
My son was recording himself while practicing cello a few years ago, and our dog, Vinnie, was in the room with him. I’ve always thought Vinnie was very smart, and he proves it here as he barks in perfect time at the end of the piece!