I can give you summary of this post now: set realistic expectations … if you can. At least for me, that’s the trick with doing anything with great intensity. I’m writing this post in first-person. Even though the references here will be to “me” and “I”, you may find that you can relate with some …
Vote for your favorite piano improvisation from the 30-day challenge. On November 9, 2018, I’ll tally your input and put your choices up as an album on all the streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc.). “How?” you may ask… By playing it (just press play) in the box below. Unlike a democratic election, you …
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Four more piano improvisations from the 30-day challenge for the International Day of Interplay. All I have to say is inside of these spontaneous compositions, so I hope you’ll listen. And thanks for being a supporter and friend. (Click on the picture to read the entire prompt and other tidbits about the musical piece.) Four …
Here comes 30 days, 30 plays. But not the kind of plays on a stage in the theatre. 😉 30-day challenge: one piano improv recorded each day. Click To Tweet Improv Plays Each piece will be created spontaneously in the moment and inspired by a daily prompt. Why? Because at the end of this 30-day …
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Music geek alert… Until “Interdependence Suite” I used only one piano sound per release. But this time, I changed that up completely. For this release, I used four different piano libraries. I tested each of the four sound sets against each of my improvisations and tried to choose the one that sounded best. As you …
“Interdependence Suite” celebrates how we human beings are all interrelated and connected. Press PLAY to celebrate with us.
Today’s guest post on making piano lessons awesome is by Catherine Palmer. Cate is a psychologist, writer, music teacher, and a huge geek. Her fields of expertise could be summed up in psychology, productivity, and education-related topics, while her interests are wide and ever-evolving. While it’s true that getting used to a certain routine can be …
Snowy weather inspires me. Though I am often in the minority, I love winter. Playing in the snow is a favorite pastime when it’s possible. So, when a dear friend of mine asked to interview me, I found myself returning several times to the theme of winter. One of her questions was about the scene …
Inspiration What inspires you? What makes you feel creative and want to “make stuff up”? Among my fans, one of the favorite albums of piano improvisations was inspired by the paintings of a single artist. “Painting Piano” is one of my best-selling albums and I chalk that up to the inspiration from Katrina Morse. No matter …
I took the day of the 2017 eclipse off from anything other than personal reflection and bicycle riding. Not surprisingly, I found myself in a state of introspection for most of the day. For #Eclipse2017 I gave myself a day of introspection. Click To Tweet Search and Replace The company where I’ve had a job …
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