No Pedal Please: A New Approach in Adult Piano Lessons
When Nancy M. Williams realized she was overusing the damper pedal to mask other weaknesses in her piano playing, she decided to practice without it. »
When Nancy M. Williams realized she was overusing the damper pedal to mask other weaknesses in her piano playing, she decided to practice without it. »
In this month’s profile, we meet Leya Evelyn, an abstract painter who has studied classical piano music for most of her life. In an exclusive interview, she shares the effective practice habits she gl... »
Founding Editor Nancy M. Williams is a creative nonfiction writer and recipient of the 2009 Lamar York Nonfiction Prize. An ardent amateur pianist, she speaks about being a musician with hearing loss. In 2012, she debuted in recital at Carnegie Hall. Born with a genetic loss, she serves on the Hearing Health Foundation's board.