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Becoming A Pianist: A Worthwhile Journey, Gloria Fast

Gail Fischler Becoming A Pianist: A Worthwhile Journey, Gloria Fast2012-12-04T09:52:09-07:00 Guest Posts
Do you remember the instant you knew you were a pianist? Perhaps for you it was a gradual realization? The father of a former student of mine sent me this…
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Some Sage Advice

Gail Fischler Some Sage Advice2012-10-15T12:33:16-07:00 Pedagogy
Often when I am teaching and practicing, I say or do something successful and think, "How did I know that?" Sometimes, I can mentally thank the person who blessed me…
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Success = Yard Maintenance

Gail Fischler Success = Yard Maintenance2012-10-02T16:05:20-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
Over the summer, I had to make some fundamental decisions about what and how much I do professionally. In order to make the changes needed, I was forced to ponder…
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Vintage PA: The Uncertainty Principle

Gail Fischler Vintage PA: The Uncertainty Principle2012-09-18T11:45:28-07:00 Pianistic Shorts
Remember my story wherein Teacher 42 became so uncomfortable with musical choices that she finally said, "You mean there's no right way?" I concluded that I had given that teacher…
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PA Shorts: Ignition – Blast Off!

Gail Fischler PA Shorts: Ignition – Blast Off!2012-08-21T16:12:29-07:00 Pianistic Shorts
Since I have been convalescing and forbidden to do anything particularly physical, I have had a lot of time to read. Two tidbits struck my fancy this week. The first…
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Vintage PA: What’s On The Inside

Gail Fischler Vintage PA: What’s On The Inside2012-08-08T09:48:24-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
“Wow !” I said, “You are like a different pianist!” And she was. Before, there had been surges and awkward accents in the opening to her Intermezzo, impossible to remove…
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Vintage Post: A Romantic Accusation

Gail Fischler Vintage Post: A Romantic Accusation2012-05-22T12:08:21-07:00 The Piano Addict Muses
“You’re a romantic!” said my teacher in a surprised voice, as though this explained everything he found perplexing about me. I had never been accused of being anything but a…
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PA Shorts: Opportunity Knocks

Gail Fischler PA Shorts: Opportunity Knocks2012-04-30T13:24:08-07:00 Pianistic Shorts
One of my Facebook friends recently shared a few words of advice to aspiring musicians by pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ben Folds. This earthy collection of thoughts struck a…
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