Tools and Resources for Pianists (And All Other Musicians)

March 4, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

As a musician, it is important to have access to tools and resources that will help you progress. Here are my favorite tools and resources for pianists (and all other musicians). Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But it doesn’t cost you any extra! And it helps support me while I […]

Ear Training Like a Pro

January 18, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Improve your ear training with these easy steps.

Today let’s talk about a practice skill that is often underutilized and overdramatized: ear training. Many musicians are intimidated when it comes to developing their sense of inner pitch, so they avoid including it in their daily practicing. But ear training does not have to be difficult or scary. Let’s talk about why it is […]

A Look Inside “Pavane for a Dead Princess”

January 11, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Way back when I first started this blog, I was learning a piano solo called Pavane for a Dead Princess (or Pavane pour une infante défunte) by French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). I wrote a blog post discussing the history of the work, and before you read this post you should check that out: Since then, I have recorded and posted on […]