Piano Maker’s Corner: How I Became A Piano Technician In Rwanda
Repairing pianos wasn’t something I saw coming. I first arrived in Rwanda in 2007. I was a volunteer with VSO, which is the British equivalent of Peace Corps. My role…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Once In A Lifetime
The Steingraeber Factory, complete with a statue of Wagner, who's house is just across the street I don't use the term "once in a lifetime" very much. Because quite honestly,…
Occupational Octaves: Breathe!
This blog post focuses on the greatest consequence of poor posture – decreased breathing. Before entering the world of Special Education, I (Lee Stockner) had my eye on the posture issue and…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Cristofori’s Piano Revolution Lives On
Bartolomeo Cristofori. Is that a significant name to you? As a "Piano Addict", it really should be! It is said that somewhere between the 1700's and 1720's, Cristofori invented 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…
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…