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Seven Pieces To Play When You’re Feeling Expressive

Gail Fischler Seven Pieces To Play When You’re Feeling Expressive2020-03-28T12:06:48-07:00 Great Finds
One evening, after a truly rotten day, I came home feeling drained and out of sorts. Traffic had been terrible, practicing had been a hard slog, and there was this…
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Key Signature and Accidental Potholes: 5 Ways to Fix Them

Gail Fischler Key Signature and Accidental Potholes: 5 Ways to Fix Them2020-03-12T20:39:23-07:00 Great Finds
My Dad taught me to drive. He spent many hours on the road for work and was a demanding teacher. One day we were practicing on a back road that…
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Reads to Gift This Season: Part 2, Kids

Gail Fischler Reads to Gift This Season: Part 2, Kids2019-11-11T16:56:39-07:00 Great Finds
Welcome to Part 2 of my book pics for this season—kids edition. Here you'll find a selection of favorite books for children chosen by our kids and grands, as well…
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Reads to Gift this Season: Part 1, Adults

Gail Fischler Reads to Gift this Season: Part 1, Adults2019-11-07T16:27:12-07:00 Great Finds
My family loves to read. So, I've put together a list of a few of our favorite books about piano, music, teaching, and the artistic process. Among them are volumes…
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Well Hello Clara & Robert: Lara Downes, For Love of You

Gail Fischler Well Hello Clara & Robert: Lara Downes, For Love of You2019-10-07T00:30:24-07:00 Great Finds
Robert Schumann’s declaration, “My Clara, what would I not do for love of you?,” serves as inspiration for the title of Lara Downes’ newest album, For Love of You. The album…
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Baroque Dolphins vs. Sharks

Gail Fischler Baroque Dolphins vs. Sharks2019-08-27T15:59:52-07:00 Great Finds
My 7 year old student, Gini, grinned at me as she neared the end of Dolphins Play Everyday. She suddenly played a huge handful of low bass keys and wiggled…
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Favorite Pieces: Jewels of the Night

Gail Fischler Favorite Pieces: Jewels of the Night2019-05-30T17:50:45-07:00 Great Finds
My family and friends will tell you that I love everything about nighttime. I love to sit outside at dusk, watch the light change, contemplate the heavens and let night’s…
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Annual PA Mega Holiday Listening

Gail Fischler Annual PA Mega Holiday Listening2017-12-20T12:15:04-07:00 Great Finds
Merry Christmas to everyone and many, many thanks for reading! Please enjoy this edition of my annual holiday listening list. Blessings to you all! Anderson & Roe: Sleigh Ride Charlie Albright:…
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