One of the most common questions parents ask is: what’s the right age to start piano lessons? The answer might surprise you — it’s younger than most people think.
Choosing a piano teacher is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child’s musical education. Here’s a practical guide to finding the right fit in the Clearwater area.
Thinking about piano lessons for your child in Clearwater? Here’s everything parents need to know about getting started, what to expect, and how to set your child up for success.
This performance of “River Flows in You” bridges the lyrical simplicity of modern piano music with the depth of classical tradition. Though my channel often highlights composers like Chopin, I believe great piano teaching should welcome every piece that moves a student to play.
I’m excited to share my latest video recording of Chopin’s Grande Polonaise Brillante from the Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22. This spectacular work showcases both Chopin’s compositional genius and the virtuosic demands he placed on pianists.
This piece is elegant without being ostentatious, technically brilliant without being showy, and musically satisfying without overstaying its welcome. Horowitz understood that sometimes the smallest packages contain the most delightful surprises.
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be sharing more of my piano repertoire online. But before I do, I want to be transparent about the approach I’m taking and why it matters.
Remember: every professional musician was once a beginner. The only difference between them and you is that they started. Your time is now!
I recently came across a quote from pianist Palavia Mahidhare that stopped me in my tracks: “Fast practicing gives slow results, and slow practicing gives fast results.” She practices eighty percent of her repertoire slowly, and I couldn’t agree more.
Thanks to all the families who came out to support our students. Seeing the kids share their musical progress in a supportive environment is always rewarding.
Franz Liszt’s “Un Sospiro” (A Sigh) is the third of his Trois études de concert, composed around 1848. This ethereal piece perfectly captures its title – it truly sounds like a musical sigh, with its flowing melody that seems to float above cascading arpeggios. Keep reading to hear me play this beautiful piece!
The Chopin International Piano Competition is held every five years and brings together the world’s most talented young pianists to perform the works of Frédéric Chopin. It’s not just a competition; it’s a celebration of everything beautiful about piano music.
