On Silence and Reflection in Practice
Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915) is an extremely important figure in the history of piano teaching. He was around at a formative time in the evolution of modern pianism, and produced a…
Scared Stiff
In piano playing, there is something comforting about hard facts - given that so much of what we do is subjective and not always so easy to pin down. Players in…
Piano Graffiti
Recently I ordered a new item of furniture, and when it arrived the delivery man plonked his clipboard onto my piano and there began to do his paperwork. This gesture…