Recent Favs
One of the great pleasures in blogging is learning and growing by reading the work of my fellow bloggers, FB friends, and tweebs. Lately, I've come across some inspirational and informational…
PA Shorts: Merry 12 Days
Here are a few gems to help your days stay merry & bright. Thanks for reading and for your support and encouragement. I know pianists are always busy during the…
Some New Things (and an unashamed plug)
All those who love piano will want to pick up Viviana Sofronitsky's new Fortepiano recording entitled simply, Franz Schubert. The instrument is truly lovely (made by Paul McNulty) and the playing…
Relationships
“You don’t choose your instrument, “ she said, “Your instrument chooses ” The piano chose me. It’s been a long and fruitful relationship, a relationship of major significance and intimate proportions. …
Review: Adele aus der Ohe, the Untold Story
La Wayne Leno: The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student to a Virtuoso The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student…
Some Congrats Are Due!
It's so wonderful to have cyber colleagues. Lately some of mine have launched new projects and even a blog or two. I celebrate with them as they add new facets…
PA Shorts: A Quarter Note Walks Into A Bar
Time for some musical humor to clear the air after all the end of year hoopla. Enjoy! Musical Terms A# and Bb (check out all the comments here too:) A quarter…
Summer Reads
Well, it's that crazy time of year again and you know what that means. Summer is almost upon us! Is reading in your plans? If so, here are some juicy…