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Playing With Wolfgang: Jesus Loves Me in Japanese

Gail Fischler Playing With Wolfgang: Jesus Loves Me in Japanese2014-08-05T17:53:13-07:00 Playing With Wolfgang
I remember clearly the day clearly. It was a big deal for us kids. We were going to surprise the whole congregation. We could barely sit still through the beginning…
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Ode To My Central Sulcus

Gail Fischler Ode To My Central Sulcus2014-06-25T13:22:36-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
In my time, I’ve certainly been accused of being a little different. The exact wording usually goes something like, “I’ve never heard anyone play/think of/say it like that before,” or…
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PA Shorts: Onwards & Upwards

Gail Fischler PA Shorts: Onwards & Upwards2014-06-17T13:28:27-07:00 Pianistic Shorts
Recently, while in the preparation phase of a presentation, I asked what some of our college students wished they had known before coming to study at a more advanced level. Some of…
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Artist Portrait: Nathan Williamson

Gail Fischler Artist Portrait: Nathan Williamson2014-06-03T10:44:47-07:00 Artist Portraits
Nathan Williamson is a pianist, composer and conductor with ties to both the UK and the US. We chatted via email about his musical growing up, his musical mentors, balancing…
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What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Gail Fischler What I Did On My Summer Vacation2014-05-05T13:41:56-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
Wow! This is finals week. How exactly did that happen? We have a Mockingbird nest in our tree and have been amused as the parents have patiently enticed their little…
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Artist Portrait: Ola Gjeilo

Gail Fischler Artist Portrait: Ola Gjeilo2014-03-11T09:23:24-07:00 Artist Portraits
Say hello to composer and pianist Ola Gjeilo. Ola's concert works are performed all over the world and he recently finished a residency with the Phoenix Chorale. Both of his…
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PA Shorts: On Forging A Personal Musical Connection

Gail Fischler PA Shorts: On Forging A Personal Musical Connection2014-02-25T09:00:49-07:00 Pianistic Shorts
I'm always encouraging students to find something personal in their music—something from their own lives and experience. Often, they look at me like I have lobsters crawling out of my…
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The Anti-Masterclass

Gail Fischler The Anti-Masterclass2013-10-29T17:28:22-07:00 Skills
Antimatter: Any substance that, when combined with an equal amount of matter, results in the complete and direct conversion of all substance to energy. () Anti-Masterclass: Any masterclass that, when…
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