Ode to the Piano, a Poem
Mary Jo Balistreri, who has a hearing loss, writes of the piano as an honest friend and lifelong teacher in this uplifting poem dedicated to Nancy Williams. »
Chopin Prelude in E-minor
The Chopin Prelude in E Minor Amplified
Gain insight into how to play and interpret the Chopin Prelude in E Minor, from using tempo rubato to convey emotion to balancing the right and left hands. »
Prelude in E Minor, a Poem
During a performance of the Chopin Prelude in E Minor, the feeling of fear brought poet Mary Jo Balistreri’s memory back to a childhood drowning incident. »
A Piano Teacher Reclaims the Piano
After a long hiatus from the piano, teacher Catherine Shefski resolved to find her way back by recording classical piano music, one piece a week for a year. »
Flying in Adult Piano Lessons
This month’s profile is of Hector Rodriguez, who works as a pilot for JetBlue. As evident from the exclusive video of Hector playing at the end of this posting, he has accomplished unbelievable ... »
Students of Adult Piano Lessons: Gerard Colangelo, His Quest for the Piano
Gerard Colangelo playing an excerpt of Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. An old favorite, this music he often plays at home for relaxation. “This is the piece,” he says, “th... »
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