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…
Duo for Harpsichord and Jackhammer
There was a situation during the rehearsal for our EAC keyboard recital last Tuesday. We were premiering our new harpsichord in its solo capacity and so had both the concert…
PA Shorts: Working the System
We musicians are creative people. We are used to pushing boundaries and thinking for ourselves. We generally object to rules and regulations on principle. So, I decided to share some…
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…
PA Shorts: What Has Your Piano Eaten Lately?
Do pianos eat things? Some technicians I know think maybe they do. I received a great question from PA reader, Josh about quite an unusual something he and his technician…
PA Shorts: Trick or Treat!
Some pianistic trick-or-treating in honor of the day. Enjoy! Halloween Puzzler Night on Bald Mountain: Andrey Dubov Pictures at an Exhibition Pt. 1. The Gnome & The Old Castle :…
On The Lighter Side
Last fall, our Happy Birthday Variation diversion at the recital was so successful that my EAC students and I are planning to add a little comedy to our spring recital.…
SuiteVideos: The Return
In this SuiteVideos: opera, piano duos, commercials, a surprising lullaby, comedy, and more! What happens when friends make a commercial for you Operas in 10 minutes Satie meets Brubeck Madden…