Bonus: An Eggciting Contest! Congrats to Winners!
Here are the winning entries in our Chicken yolk contest. Both entered via Facebook. Why did the chicken cross the piano keys? The drummer wanted it’s drumsticks. (drum roll please for…
Artist Portrait: Nathan Williamson
Nathan Williamson is a pianist, composer and conductor with ties to both the UK and the US. We chatted via email about his musical growing up, his musical mentors, balancing…
PA Shorts: 10 Cent Words
Differentiated Instruction was the topic of the article. Specifically how to do it effectively. (Students Matter: 3 Steps for Effective Differentiated Instruction) As I read the text, I realized that…
Great Finds: New! Documentary Film, Catalog of Piano Resources, Tough Advice
American Grand What happens to a Steinway that has been unloved for many years? It receives a total makeover if it's lucky enough to meet the renowned piano doctor, Richard Davenport! This…
Vintage PA: Piano Fail
I have done a lot of judging this spring. It is inspiring to hear young pianists who are doing their very best to make music and push their skills to the…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Wow! This is finals week. How exactly did that happen? We have a Mockingbird nest in our tree and have been amused as the parents have patiently enticed their little…
Managing The Body That You Have
This week, cellist Julian Lloyd Weber announced that he will no longer perform on account of worsening spinal disease in his neck which has caused his right arm to weaken. "After…
PA Shorts: All People
Think of a typical college/university area recital. Well, that's not what happened last Wednesday at the Piano & Strings Area Recital. Yes, there was a piano on stage in the…