The Great Recordings of Scenes from Childhood
Relearning the Träumerei from Schumann's Scenes from Childhood, an adult piano student studies recordings of concert pianists to deepen her interpretation. »
Stephen Wu
Practicing Classical Piano Music in Your Mind
Struggling to learn the melody of a Chopin Nocturne, Nancy M. Williams finds running through the piece in her mind is as productive as sitting at the piano. »
Lowered Shoulders: When Piano Technique Spreads Out to Life
After Nancy M. Williams' piano teacher urged her to relax her shoulders while playing, her quest for this piano technique led to understanding of her past. »
A Score Without the Piano in Adult Lessons
The piano score can be useful while you're not even at the piano bench. Reading the sheet music like a book leads to greater comprehension of a piece. »
Levitating with Scales in Adult Piano Lessons
After my parents had burdened the piano with so many antagonistic representations, the Russian playing the scales with such pure concentration was a relief. »
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. »
Press Record to Improve Your Sound
One method to improve your sound in classical piano music is to record yourself playing. The mistakes will ring out with clarity and become easier to fix. »
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