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Yummo! Taste & False Assumptions

Gail Fischler Yummo! Taste & False Assumptions2012-07-31T14:25:38-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
Last week, when I was talking with Reuel Meditz, our discussion took a surprising turn as I suddenly found myself asking him about his reactions to musicians who can be…
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Respect

Gail Fischler Respect2012-06-19T17:54:52-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
Last week, I found myself in a heated discussion with a colleague over his perception that there was no one worth performing for or teaching any longer. In his view,…
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In Your Face Two

Gail Fischler In Your Face Two2011-05-18T20:10:47-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
Remember the old story about the class of young music students who were told by the teacher that they must all comment after each other’s performances, and, they must always…
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Aging Audiences, Elitism, Strong Bass, & Dumbed Down Ears: A Kind of Rant

Gail Fischler Aging Audiences, Elitism, Strong Bass, & Dumbed Down Ears: A Kind of Rant2010-12-03T15:04:51-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
For years there has been discussion ad-nauseam about the aging of classical audiences and what the best ways are to engage and connect with younger audiences. Don’t get me wrong…
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