I Just Like It
Why music and piano? The question has come up many times over the years, asked by relatives, teachers and mentors, and people in business who clearly thought I needed a…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Sharing in Family History
Pianos are incredible instruments. Not just in size. Or their elaborate internal mechanisms. Or the beautiful music that they are capable of creating. Pianos are incredible because they are capable…
Artist Portrait: Ayako Fujiki
Meet pianist Ayako Fujiki! Raised with a rigorous classical background, she found an affinity for Spanish music early on. As a specialist in Spanish music, she trained under Alicia de Larocha…
Vintage PA: Because Scales
I remember trying to learn scales hands together. Four in one hand then 3 in the other my teacher said. F is like C except there is a 4 on…
Occupational Octaves: Teaching With Heart
Hi everyone- It's Lee Stockner with a new post for you! In previous blogs I’ve broken down the how’s and why’s of the Special-Needs-User-Friendly language and the technical steps of…
Playing With Wolfgang: Do Or Do Not
I stomped in the house, blew past my Mom and slammed my bedroom door behind me. Actually it might have been the first time I had ever done such a…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Nuts, Pianos, & Voicing
For a regular piano manufacturer, the words “harvest time” would not mean a great deal. Phoenix Pianos, based on Hurstwood Farm in Kent, however, is no regular piano manufacturer. For…
Kick It Up: Fall Edition
Well, the school year has started with a bang! So, here are some great activities and resources to kick up your fall teaching. Enjoy! Music Hotel Game (Woods Piano Studio) This very…